Senior Project Manager (Defense & Offshore – Customer Projects)

GE Vernova’s Power Conversion & Storage business focuses on electrification solutions for utilities and industries. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading complex electrification projects from planning to closure, ensuring financial performance and customer satisfaction while adhering to governance and compliance standards.

Responsibilities:

• Leading multiple large-scale electrification projects across all phases, from order entry through installation and commissioning
• Planning, coordinating, and executing engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and site activities across GE Vernova and subcontracted resources, ensuring contractual scope, cost, quality, and schedule requirements are met
• Serving as the main customer point of contact, providing clear communication, building trust, and proactively managing expectations
• Driving cross-functional project teams with strong leadership, accountability, and collaboration
• Identifying, managing, and controlling day-to-day operational aspects of projects, adapting to evolving customer and business needs
• Tracking and reporting project milestones to ensure visibility, predictability, and alignment with business metrics, including revenue forecasting
• Being accountable for project financials: revenue, contribution margin, cash collection, and adherence to regional business targets
• Conducting and facilitating project reviews, financial reviews, and regular progress updates with internal and external stakeholders
• Preparing and delivering project communications such as kick-off meetings, status reports, risk and opportunity assessments, and closure documentation
• Proactively identifying, escalating, and resolving project risks or issues that may impact customer satisfaction, compliance, or business results

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field from an accredited university or college
• Minimum of 10 years of experience as a Project Manager, preferably in complex engineering or electrification projects
• Demonstrated ability to interact and communicate effectively with customers and internal stakeholders
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% of the time
• U.S. Citizenship or ability to obtain U.S. Secret Clearance
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems
• PMP certification (or equivalent)
• Background in customer-facing service delivery or project management roles
• Previous experience in the Marine Industry
• Technical knowledge of power conversion systems, including controls/automation, variable frequency drives, and power systems
• Strong decision-making skills, with the ability to prioritize workload and follow through on commitments
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation), with the ability to craft clear messages and engage senior executives
• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to lead diverse, cross-functional teams