Lead Project Manager

GE Vernova•Wilmington, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As the Lead Project Manager – Fuels, you will provide project management oversight for the execution of Fuel Business (Global Nuclear Fuel) projects. You will work collaboratively with the Project Directors, the Product Line Leaders, the Fuels Engineering team, and the Manufacturing teams, as well as other key members of the Fuels Business, to define requirements and deliver high quality outcomes for a project. The ideal candidate is a leader with passion for nuclear energy, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to translate complex requirements effectively.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
Minimum 3 years of Project Management or related leadership experience
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability and willingness to travel ~15+% domestically and internationally.
Work location is the Wilmington, NC Headquarters.
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

PMP Certification
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other STEM discipline
Master’s Degree
Experience in the nuclear industry, with a solid understanding of nuclear project requirements
Knowledge of international nuclear export control regulations
Demonstrated ability to anticipate and solve complex problems
Ability to influence stakeholders and build trust with customers, managers, and team members
Ability to distill complex information and focus on critical priorities
Ability to make decisions with speed and accuracy, based on best available information
Experience working and influencing in a matrixed environment
Well-developed planning and organizational skills
Government project management experience
Graduate of a GEV technical or leadership program, such as PMLP, JOLP, Edison, or FEP.
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

Perform all aspects of project management for assigned projects, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, and resource management.
Projects may include design engineering, licensing, equipment procurement, oversight of contractors / vendors, and development of new product offerings.
Leads nuclear fuels project execution to include execution of daily, weekly and monthly progress reporting rhythms, acting as a driver to solve specific cross functional issues as they develop within a project.
Communicates project requirements and specifications effectively to the project team.
Plans activities across multiple functions to fulfill project requirements.
Monitors project cost and schedule progress and takes actions to address variances.
Rapidly addresses project issues while mitigating project risks.
Ensures project quality and adherence to standards and requirements.
Ensures customer invoicing is accurate and timely.
Has working knowledge of project management best practices.
Works to build consensus, influences a matrixed project team and stakeholders to drive successful project outcomes.
Ensure compliance with industry regulations, safety standards, business policies and all aspects of quality.
Ensure government project compliance to applicable business practices and Gov. regs and standards.
Interface with government project leadership for audits, property tracking, government sourcing, finance, and contract management

Benefits

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $100,000.00 and $166,700.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on March 24, 2026.
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.
GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs
GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program.
This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.