Job Description SummaryThe Aeroderivative Engineering Program Manager (R&D) is a key role within Gas Power Engineering, supporting program management efforts that help advance Aeroderivative technology. In this role, you will coordinate execution across R&D programs, partner with cross-functional stakeholders to align priorities, support resource planning, and help manage risks, while contributing to the delivery of business and engineering objectives.
Job DescriptionWhat you’ll do
- Support execution of key R&D program activities, coordinating across Finance, Operations, Product Management, Global Supply Chain, Engineering, Gas Power, Aero Alliance JV, and GE Aerospace to help support on-time delivery.
- Support day-to-day program execution for assigned scopes, including tracking deliverables, maintaining momentum against commitments, and escalating issues as needed.
- Assist in developing and maintaining integrated program plans and schedules, including timelines, milestones, deliverables, interdependencies, and schedule updates, to help align execution with business priorities and critical milestones.
- Track program financial performance against budget, identify variances, risks, and opportunities, and partner with stakeholders to support cost awareness and financial predictability.
- Identify program risks, issues, and execution gaps early, and support timely mitigation plans in partnership with functional teams and program leadership.
- Prepare and deliver clear, data-driven updates, reports, and presentations to leadership and stakeholders on schedule performance, budget status, resource needs, key risks, and decisions needed.
- Build strong cross-functional relationships in a complex, matrixed environment to align priorities, clarify ownership, and support effective execution.
- Contribute to continuous improvement in aeroderivative engineering program management processes, tools, and operating rhythms by applying standard work and best practices in budgeting, scheduling, tracking, and stakeholder communication.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience in engineering, engineering program management, project management, or a related function.
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college in Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, or related field.
- Good understanding of tactical and strategic business planning.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to build strong cross-functional working relationships
What will make you stand out
- Demonstrated ability to plan, execute, and document programs, projects, or initiatives in a complex, cross-functional environment.
- Experience supporting program budgets, tracking actuals, and contributing to accurate financial forecasts.
- Strong project scheduling, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex projects and shifting priorities.
- Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams, influence stakeholders, and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated use of AI/agentic AI for continuous process improvement and automation.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Tableau, or PowerBI.
- Ability to adapt to changing program needs.
Note:
There is no sponsorship for this role now or in the future
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $98,400.00 and $164,000.00. 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 May 14, 2026.
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.
