GE Vernova

Senior Project Controls Manager

GE Vernova • $132K — $220K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Engineering; Master's degree preferred.
  • 8-10 years in Project Controls, Finance, or Operations in complex regulated environments like Nuclear or Aerospace.
  • Experience managing financial integrity of large-scale portfolios, with expertise in cost accounting and financial modeling.
  • Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights for executives and stakeholders.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Establish governance and financial integrity framework for project portfolios.
  • Drive transition to a data-driven ecosystem for predictive forecasting.
  • Navigate complex business challenges, recommending best practices for project delivery.
  • Manage complex operational, financial, and engineering data with sound judgment.
  • Lead functional teams or projects to deliver transparent metrics and align stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
  • Access to Health Coach and 24/7 nurse resource.
  • Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
  • Tuition assistance and adoption assistance.
  • 12 paid holidays and permissive time off.
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary
The Project Controls Manager for Global Nuclear Fuels is responsible for establishing the strategic governance and financial integrity framework for a project portfolio, encompassing facility modernization and commercial fuel reloads. This leader will drive the transition to a system-driven ecosystem, providing the predictive forecasting and "Single Source of Truth" required to safeguard project margins and support the long-term growth of the business.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Specialized Knowledge & Strategic Influence: Requires deep expertise in project financials, scheduling, and risk management within a highly regulated manufacturing or technology environment. Influences the development of the broader PMO strategy, including the optimization of resources and the formulation of policies that govern how project data is captured and reported across the enterprise.
  • Business Challenge Navigation: Interprets complex internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve project delivery and financial transparency. Stays informed of industry trends in project governance and digital transformation to ensure the organization remains at the forefront of operational excellence.
  • Complex Decision Making: Uses a high level of judgment to manage complex tasks involving operational, financial, and engineering data. Has the ability to assess the quality of information provided by various stakeholders, asking pertinent questions to ensure the integrity of project forecasts. Capable of construction and providing data-driven recommendations that support long-term business objectives.
  • Analytical Problem Solving: Offers new solutions to complex problems outside of set parameters, particularly in areas of capacity modeling and financial risk mitigation. Uses multiple internal and external sources to provide an objective view of project health, ensuring that resource allocation is balanced against commercial commitments.
  • Functional Leadership: Leads functional teams or high-impact projects, focusing on the delivery of transparent and predictive metrics. Communicates difficult concepts—such as financial variances or schedule constraints—and influences stakeholders to align on a unified path forward. Guides others to consider integrated points of view that prioritize the health of the overall business.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (preferably in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Engineering). A Master’s degree (MBA, MS in Finance or Accounting) is highly preferred.
  • Minimum of 8–10 years of experience in Project Controls, Finance, or Operations within a high-complexity, highly regulated manufacturing or technology environment (e.g., Nuclear, Aerospace, Defense, or Energy).
  • Demonstrated experience managing the financial integrity of large-scale portfolios or contracts. This includes deep proficiency in cost accounting, margin analysis, forward-looking financial modeling, and the development of Estimates-at-Completion (EACs).
  • Proven ability to distill complex operational and financial data into clear, actionable insights for senior executive leadership and external stakeholders.



Eligibility Requirements

  • The position is based at the Wilmington, NC facility, or can be performed remotely within the United States.
  • Remote candidates must be able to travel to Wilmington, NC, and/or other business locations up to 25% of the time to support critical project milestones, strategic planning, and operational needs.
  • 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.

Desired Characteristics

  • Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.

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:

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

Application Deadline: October 24, 2026

 

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $132,200.00 and $220,400.00. 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 24, 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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