Senior Project Manager (Defense & Offshore – Customer Projects)

Job Description SummaryGE Vernova’s Power Conversion & Storage business combines advanced energy conversion and storage systems to meet the electrification needs of utilities and industries. With a focus on power stability, energy storage and industrial electrification solutions, Power Conversion & Storage empowers customers by addressing their most complex electrification challenges and accelerating their transition to a sustainable, decarbonized future.
The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading the successful execution of complex electrification projects across their entire lifecycle - from planning to closure – involving the Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Installation & Commissioning phases. This role combines end-to-end project ownership with accountability for financial performance, on-time delivery, and customer satisfaction.
Acting as the primary customer interface and trusted partner, the Senior Project Manager leads cross-functional teams, assuring disciplined project governance, adherence to GE Vernova’s EHS, Quality, and Compliance standards, and a strong balance of strategic leadership and operational execution. Success in this position means delivering projects safely, on time, and on budget, while maintaining high levels of customer trust and satisfaction.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

As a Sr. Project Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Desired Characteristics

• 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.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government. ​

Additional Information

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $114,100.00 and $190,200.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on November 20, 2025.

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.