USA Planning & Scheduling Manager

GE Vernova•Wilmington, NC

6d•$132,200 - $220,400

About The Position

The Planning & Scheduling Manager leads project planning, scheduling, progress measurement, and schedule governance activities across projects within the Canada region. The role ensures projects are planned, executed, and completed in alignment with contractual milestones, business objectives, and organizational standards. The position works with project teams and functional groups to maintain integrated schedules, monitor progress and risks, and support effective project execution. It also provides schedule reporting and leadership, and supports bid, proposal, and strategic planning activities.

Requirements

For a U.S.-based role, a master's degree from an accredited university or college, or a high school diploma/GED with at least 6 years of experience in the relevant job family group/function.
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.
Established project management skills.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
If applicable, must be able to obtain U.S. Government authorization to access U.S. export-controlled information.

Responsibilities

Lead the development, maintenance, and analysis of integrated project schedules using Primavera P6 and other planning tools.
Establish scheduling standards, processes, and best practices across the regional project portfolio.
Support project teams with baseline development, schedule updates, forecasting, and recovery planning.
Perform critical path analysis, schedule risk assessments, and DCMA schedule health checks.
Monitor project performance against key milestones and provide early warning of schedule risks and delays.
Drive schedule optimization and develop mitigation and acceleration plans when required.
Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project management teams to ensure schedule alignment.
Prepare executive-level reports, dashboards, and schedule presentations for leadership reviews.
Mentor and develop planners and schedulers across the region.
Support bid, proposal, and strategic planning activities by developing high-level project schedules and execution plans.
Ensure compliance with company project controls procedures, governance requirements, and customer contractual obligations.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Access to GE Vernova Health Coach, 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.
Professional development and competitive compensation.