Lead Program Manager - Aeroderivative R&D Programs

GE Vernova•Houston, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
prescription drug coverage
access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions 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