USA Planning & Scheduling Manager

GE Vernova • Wilmington, NC

8d • $132,200 - $220,400

About The Position

The Planning & Scheduling Manager is responsible for leading all 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.

Requirements

• For roles outside of the USA- This role requires significant experience in the Project Management & Project Management. Knowledge level is comparable to a Master's degree from an accredited university or college ( or a high school diploma with relevant experience).
• For roles in USA - Master's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in Job Family Group(s)/Function(s)).
• 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

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

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 Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
• access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
• 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
• tuition assistance
• adoption assistance
• paid parental leave
• disability benefits
• life insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• permissive time off

What This Job Offers

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