Principal Program Manager - Digital Project Management

GE Vernova•Atlanta, GA

1d•$142,400 - $213,600

About The Position

GE Vernova is an energy company that makes technology for power generation, electrification, and wind. Its equipment helps generate about one quarter of the world's electricity, and its Grid Solutions teams provide utilities with software to operate and manage their networks reliably. The Principal Program Manager leads customer software projects from initiation through acceptance and handover. As the main delivery contact for customers, the role sets expectations, communicates progress, and turns commitments into results. The position works with engineering, product, quality, finance, sales, customers, delivery teams, and implementation partners to deliver software solutions and support customer value. The role manages project scope, deliverables, schedules, finances, risks, issues, and changes; leads cross-functional teams using Lean and Agile practices; coordinates testing and quality checks; and supports handover to customer operations. Travel to customer sites in the region is about 5–20% of the time depending on project needs. The position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus. The U.S. pay range is $142,400 to $213,600, with geographic differentials in certain areas. Relocation assistance is not provided.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
At least 10 years of project management experience in customer-facing software, technology, systems integration, or solution delivery.
Experience managing scope, schedules, budgets, risks, change control, and executive reporting.
Experience leading cross-functional teams and guiding customers through complex projects.
Working knowledge of Agile, Scrum, hybrid, and Waterfall methods.
Strong communication, analysis, negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills across technical, commercial, operational, and executive audiences.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; an offer is conditioned on successfully completing a drug screen, as applicable.

Nice To Haves

PMP, PMI-ACP, or Certified ScrumMaster certification.
Experience delivering electric utility software, including control-room or mission-critical operational solutions.
Knowledge of utility operations and grid applications such as SCADA, energy management, advanced distribution management, or outage management.
Experience with global teams and implementation partners.

Responsibilities

Serve as the main customer contact for delivery, set clear expectations, communicate updates early, and connect decisions to customer value.
Define project scope, deliverables, and acceptance criteria, and manage changes through documented impact reviews.
Build and actively manage project schedules, identify delays early, and guide recovery plans.
Manage cost, margin, forecasts, cash flow, and billing readiness; understand contractual obligations and handle change orders in line with contract terms.
Identify opportunities to expand customer value, solution adoption, and project scope in partnership with commercial teams.
Track risks, issues, and decisions with clear owners and due dates, and escalate with facts, options, and recommendations.
Lead cross-functional teams using Lean and Agile practices and provide clear status reports to customers and executives.
Coordinate testing and quality checks, support handover to customer operations, and work with account teams to grow customer value.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, 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.
Ongoing on-the-job learning and development.