Lead Project Manager

GE Vernova • Longmont, CO

2d • $95,700 - $159,500

About The Position

The Lead Project Manager plans, leads, organizes, and motivates a cross-functional project team working on turbine controls. The role serves as a primary customer contact throughout each project, from purchase order receipt through commissioning, and is accountable for delivering end-to-end projects on time, on budget, and at the required quality level. The position manages project financials, schedules, risks, stakeholder communication, and customer satisfaction while coordinating engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and other functions. The role also supports continuous improvement and requires understanding of manufacturing, supply chain, engineering processes, and turbine and generator control technologies.

The position may require travel up to 50% for project meetings, kick-offs, close-outs, and witness tests. GE Vernova offers professional development, competitive compensation, and the benefits described in the posting. Relocation assistance is provided. The stated U.S. pay range is $95,700 to $159,500, with geographic differentials in certain areas and discretionary annual bonus eligibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM major (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) or Management from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 3 years of experience managing multiple (more than 10) projects simultaneously.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time for meetings such as project kick-offs, close-outs, and witness tests.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 3 years of experience in controls and/or turbines.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in project management or customer-facing roles.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment and appreciate challenges.
• Experience with SAP Enterprise Software.
• Flexibility, continuous learning, and willingness to share knowledge and experience.
• Excellent oral and written presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple projects effectively.
• Comfort and effectiveness working in new areas requiring rapid problem solving.
• Experience working with global engineering and supply chain teams.
• Initiative in exploring alternate approaches to solving problems.
• Willingness to gain Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary customer contact from purchase order receipt through commissioning; resolve specification issues, handle correspondence, provide periodic updates, ensure customer satisfaction, negotiate customer-requested changes to price and delivery, arrange witness tests, manage contract terms, collect accounts receivable, and close out projects.
• Deliver end-to-end projects on time, on budget, and at the required quality level.
• Manage and report project financials, including budgets, costs, margins, invoicing, and receivable collection; promote change orders and provide estimate-at-completion forecasts.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and critical control points in collaboration with functional teams, tracking major milestones and task completion dates.
• Direct and administer project-related activities using QMS procedures.
• Facilitate project planning, risk, and review meetings.
• Provide daily engagement, leadership, and direction to project team functions to align them on project goals and deliverables.
• Implement continuous improvement by developing and suggesting process enhancements while maintaining productivity and efficiency.
• Monitor project progress and update key stakeholders, including identifying and communicating project risks to management in a timely manner.
• Influence decision-making and problem-solving across cross-functional teams to develop inclusive, mutually beneficial solutions for the customer and organization.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• 24/7 nurse-based Health Coach 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
• 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
• Professional development

What This Job Offers

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