Lead Project Management Specialist

GE Vernova • Wilmington, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Project Management Specialist will focus on deployment and execution projects related to GE Vernova’s small modular reactors (SMR). This role will report to the Project Management Leader, while supporting the respective Project Director and Project Managers in planning and executing contracts for the design and construction of SMRs around the world; including managing the quality, cost and schedule of the execution process.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college and 2 years’ experience as a project manager OR a high school diploma / GED with at least 5 years of experience working on projects
• Proven professional experience in project management, engineering or business
• The work location for this role is at the GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH) headquarters in Wilmington, NC. (Relocation assistance provided.)
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or STEM
• Nuclear power experience in operations or engineering
• Proficient with project management software tools (Primavera, MS Project, etc)
• Fundamental-level financial or accounting knowledge
• Experience or familiarity with Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) or Sodium Fast Reactor (SFR) designs
• Knowledge of the power industry, customer, and competitive environment
• Financial control knowledge and understanding
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Demonstrated organizational skills, particularly when related to project execution
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager in organizing project cost structure in Oracle ERP
• Participate in customer, internal, and/or supplier project kickoff meetings and support the Project Director with preparation & coordination of customer, internal, and/or supplier kickoff meetings
• Monitor project budgets and schedules and raise issues to the Project Manager and Project Director
• Monitor task and coordinate with functional support teams to resolve issues
• Monitor project trends and work with functional support organizations to correct adverse trends on the project
• Develop and maintain a project roster including assigning and monitoring timely completion of project related training activities
• Develop and issue the Project Management Plan and related project plans and project procedures; facilitate the implementation of project plans and project procedures across the larger project team
• Project administration and configuration management of project documentation to assist the Project Manager
• Support the development and deployment of project infrastructure and project tools
• Support coordination of project activities; monitor and control progress on project deliverables
• Ensure the conformance of project deliverables with contract and project requirements
• Organize and archive project correspondence and records consistent with Project Configuration Management Plan
• Lead, draft, and issue project management meeting notes, action item lists, and project progress reports
• Other relevant duties are assigned

Benefits

• GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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