Grid Software Project Manager

GE Vernova•Atlanta, GA

3d•$122,400 - $183,600

About The Position

At GE Vernova, the Grid Software Project Manager works at the intersection of digital technology and the electric grid, leading customer-facing software solution projects that help utilities and energy providers operate more efficiently, reliably, and sustainably. The role translates customer and business commitments into disciplined execution and measurable outcomes, coordinating customers, delivery teams, partners, and supporting functions from project initiation through acceptance and transition to support. The Project Manager owns delivery across scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, governance, customer value, and project financial health.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
10+ years of project or program management experience leading customer-facing software, technology, systems integration, or digital solution implementations.
5+ years of experience managing multiple project management disciplines, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, governance, and executive stakeholder communications.
Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders in complex, matrixed environments.
Strong communication, problem-solving, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
Working knowledge of Agile, Scrum, and traditional project delivery methodologies.

Nice To Haves

PMP, PMI-ACP, Certified ScrumMaster, or equivalent project management certification.
Master's degree in a related discipline.
Experience delivering software solutions within the electric utility, energy, or critical infrastructure industries.
Knowledge of utility operations and grid applications such as SCADA, EMS, ADMS, OMS, or related technologies.
Experience managing customer contracts, change orders, commercial terms, and financial performance.
Experience with large-scale enterprise software implementations or systems integration projects.
Experience leading global or geographically distributed project teams.
Proficiency with project planning, collaboration, reporting, and financial management tools.
Demonstrated success driving customer adoption, operational outcomes, and long-term customer relationships.

Responsibilities

Lead customer-facing Grid Software projects from initiation through final acceptance and transition to support.
Serve as the primary delivery contact for customers, building trusted relationships and aligning stakeholders around project objectives and outcomes.
Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, risks, issues, and change requests to achieve contractual and business commitments.
Develop and maintain integrated project plans, proactively managing milestones, dependencies, resource needs, and customer obligations.
Drive project financial performance, including forecasting, margin management, billing readiness, and cash flow optimization.
Lead cross-functional, matrixed teams across software development, engineering, product management, cybersecurity, quality, services, and partner organizations.
Establish effective governance, provide executive-level project reporting, and facilitate timely decision-making and issue resolution.
Ensure successful testing, customer acceptance, deployment, and transition activities while maintaining a focus on quality and customer value.
Apply Lean, Agile, and continuous improvement principles to enhance project execution, delivery efficiency, and customer outcomes.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, 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 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.