GE Vernova

Project Manager (Defense & Offshore – Customer Projects)

GE Vernova • $100K — $166K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field.
  • 5+ years of Project Management experience in Electrical and Automation systems projects.
  • Experience in electrification-related industries (Marine, Offshore Energy, Utilities, etc.).
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder engagement.
  • U.S. Citizenship or eligibility for U.S. Secret Security Clearance required.
  • Willingness to travel up to 25% for project needs.
  • Remote work eligible with occasional site visits.

Responsibilities

  • Lead large-scale electrification projects from order entry to commissioning.
  • Plan, coordinate, and execute all engineering and procurement activities.
  • Act as the primary customer interface ensuring effective communication.
  • Drive cross-functional teams towards project success with leadership and collaboration.
  • Manage daily project operations, adapting to changing needs.
  • Monitor and report on project milestones and key metrics.
  • Own the project’s financial performance, ensuring compliance with targets.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
  • Access to Health Coach and Employee Assistance Program.
  • Retirement benefits including a 401(k) plan with matching contributions.
  • Tuition assistance and paid parental leave offered.
  • Life insurance, disability benefits, and paid holidays.
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary
The Project Manager is responsible for leading the successful execution of Electrification projects within the Defense & Offshore segment, overseeing the entire project lifecycle - from Planning to Closure - covering Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Installation & Commissioning phases. This role requires full project ownership and accountability for financial performance, on-time delivery, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Acting as the primary customer interface and trusted partner, the 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 quality, on time, and on budget, while maintaining high levels of customer trust and satisfaction.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

As a Customer 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 partners to meet contractual scope, cost, quality, and schedule commitments.
  • Acting as the primary customer interface, ensuring clear communication, fostering trust, and proactively managing expectations and relationships.
  • Driving cross-functional project teams with effective leadership, accountability, and collaborative engagement.
  • Managing and controlling daily project operations while adapting to changing customer and business needs.
  • Monitoring and reporting project milestones to ensure visibility, predictability, and alignment with key business metrics, including revenue forecasting.
  • Owning the financial performance of projects, including revenue, contribution margin, cost, cash collection, and compliance with regional business targets.
  • Leading regular project reviews, financial assessments, and progress updates with internal stakeholders and customers.
  • Preparing and delivering structured project communications, including kick-off meetings, status reports, customer reports,  risk and opportunity assessments, and close-out documentation.
  • Proactively identifying, escalating, and resolving project risks and issues to safeguard customer satisfaction, ensure compliance, and support overall business results.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field from an accredited university or college.
  • Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience as a Project Manager, directly leading full lifecycle delivery of complex Electrical and Automation systems projects - including Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Installation & Commissioning phases.
  • Prior experience must be in electrification-focused industries such as Marine, Offshore Energy, Utilities, Power Systems, or Process Industries.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to engage effectively with customers, cross-functional teams, and internal stakeholders.
  • U.S. Citizenship or eligibility to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance due to the nature of defense-related projects.
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% for site visits, project execution, and customer engagement.
  • This position is eligible for remote work; however, occasional travel to customer sites and company locations may be required based on project needs.

Desired Characteristics

  • Experience using SAP or similar ERP systems for project tracking and financial management.
  • PMP certification (or equivalent project management credential).
  • Background in customer-facing roles, particularly in service delivery or project execution environments.
  • Previous experience working in the Marine, Offshore, or Defense industry segments.
  • Technical understanding of power conversion systems, including automation and controls, and electrical power systems.
  • Strong decision-making and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and deliver on commitments..

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

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

Application Deadline: October 30, 2026

 

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $100,000.00 and $166,700.00. 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 September 21, 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.

About GE Vernova

GE Vernova is an energy business company. They provide digital, energy consulting, energy financial services, gas power, grid solutions, nuclear energy, power conversion, renewable energy, steam power, and so on.

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There has never been a more opportune time to join GE Vernova, a leader in innovative energy solutions. As a pivotal player in the energy sector, GE Vernova offers a plethora of job opportunities that cater to a diverse range of skills and professional aspirations.

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