Lead Program Manager

GE Vernova•Schenectady, NY

4d•$98,400 - $164,000

About The Position

The Lead Program Manager drives initiatives to improve Engineering effectiveness and coordinates metrics, dashboards, functional processes, and cross-functional initiatives. The role influences approaches, projects, programs, and ways of working in the functional area or affected business organization, with significant input into priorities and moderate autonomy requiring substantial operational judgment. The position develops and manages cross-functional, technology-led, or product-focused programs. It manages program schedules, budgets, resource allocation, and tollgate processes for new product introduction (NPI), requisition, or sustaining programs, while coordinating with contractors, suppliers, customers, and internal functions. The role contributes to strategy and policy development, supports decisions with technical data analysis, and serves as a best-practice and quality resource. It may lead small projects with moderate risks and resource requirements and helps build consensus across colleagues and stakeholders. GE Vernova describes a professional work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. Relocation assistance is provided. The stated U.S. salary range is $98,400 to $164,000, subject to geographic differentials and other factors, with eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus. The posting was published October 19, 2026, and is expected to remain open for at least seven days after posting. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; health coaching and employee assistance resources; retirement savings with matching and company contributions; tuition and adoption assistance; paid parental leave; disability benefits; life insurance; 12 paid holidays; and permissive time off.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in Engineering, Business, or a related technical field.
At least 3 years of experience in Program Management, Renewable Energy Engineering, or related fields.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Develop and manage cross-functional, technology-led, or product-focused programs.
Manage budgets and interfaces with contractors, suppliers, customers, and internal functions.
Manage program resource and budget allocation and integration.
Manage schedules, budgets, and tollgate processes for NPI, requisition, or sustaining programs.
Influence programs to meet customer CTQs.
Serve as a best-practice and quality resource.
Contribute to strategy and policy development and ensure delivery within the area of responsibility.
Use technical experience and expertise to analyze data and support recommendations.
Make decisions or solve moderately complex operational or product management, manufacturing, technology, or engineering problems.
Act as a resource for less experienced colleagues.
May lead small projects with moderate risks and resource requirements.
Explain difficult or sensitive information and work to build consensus.

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 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.
Relocation assistance.