Controls Program Manager

GE Vernova • Greenville, NC

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About The Position

As a member of GE Vernova’s Gas Power Controls Program Management Office (PMO), the Controls Program Manager leads and facilitates New Product Introduction (NPI) engineering development programs through all phases of the Gas Power product life cycle. This key leadership role actively manages project execution, risks, and mitigations to meet business commitments while maintaining metrics for the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of NPI deliverables.

The role provides program management execution for assigned projects, coordinates engineering sub-functions and internal and external teams, and communicates program status to engineering and commercial stakeholders. It also manages project schedules, resource assignments, spending, and execution risks, ensuring development work follows applicable processes and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Mathematics, or Computer Science.
• At least 8 years of experience in engineering or program/project management of engineered systems.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to interface with leadership confidently and clearly.
• Strong organizational and project execution skills, with a record of working with or leading cross-functional teams.
• Customer satisfaction mindset.
• Demonstrated leadership, team-building, and communication skills.
• Highly motivated, energetic, confident, and self-starting.
• Ability to influence through others and build direct and behind-the-scenes support for ideas.
• Ability to identify opportunities and pursue appropriate changes with team input and support.
• Ability to work with global teams, including time-zone flexibility when necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of GE Power project tracking tools, processes, and practices.
• Engineering program graduate or advanced engineering degree.
• Prior experience in electronic hardware or software development.
• Knowledge of engineering, manufacturing, and customer service processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide program management execution for assigned projects in accordance with GE Gas Power Program Managers Standard Work procedure.
• Create and maintain internal and external project schedules.
• Validate resource assignments and manage spending against the plan.
• Guide internal and external execution teams through the NPI Development Process and ensure adherence to engineering policies and procedures.
• Coordinate activities among engineering sub-functions to ensure project deliverables are completed on time, fully, and with appropriate testing and documentation.
• Actively manage program risks and mitigations to avoid execution misses.
• Communicate program status and issues to engineering and commercial stakeholders.
• Provide regular spending status and projections to Business Operations and Quality teams.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
• Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, including a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching and company retirement contributions.
• Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
• Tuition assistance.
• Adoption assistance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Disability benefits.
• Life insurance.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Permissive time off.
• Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.
• Professional development and competitive compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior