Program Leader - PMO

GE Vernova•Greenville, SC

4d•$89,300 - $148,700

About The Position

GE Vernova is seeking a Program Manager to drive operational excellence across the Wind platform through strategic oversight of Pathfinder. The role leads the Smartsheet-based “Single Source of Truth,” streamlining global scheduling processes, reducing redundant workflows, and establishing consistent project management standards. It serves as the primary interface between business stakeholders and technical resources, prioritizing development work with the Pathfinder Architect to keep system development aligned with operational goals. The role also connects the scheduling team with business leadership, identifying program health issues and driving escalation and corrective and preventive actions. The position owns Pathfinder’s development backlog, promotes standardized scheduling practices, monitors program performance and risks, improves scheduling and related workflows, and governs the system as the definitive source of truth. It also oversees training materials and technical bulletins that make complex requirements easier to understand. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field and five years of relevant work experience. The posting gives a salary range of $89,300 to $148,700 for U.S.-based candidates, subject to geographic differentials and other factors. The position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus. Relocation assistance is provided.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
Five years of relevant work experience.
One to three years of advanced Smartsheet proficiency, including complex report building, dashboard creation, and data management.
One to three years of experience managing technical resources or developers and translating business requirements into actionable technical tasks.
Ability to analyze complex data sets to identify performance trends and project risks.
Expertise in formal scheduling methodologies (CPM) and managing complex project schedules in an industrial environment.

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification in process optimization.
Experience leading digital transformation initiatives in large, matrixed industrial organizations.
Strong executive presence and ability to translate complex data into strategic recommendations for senior leadership.
Financial acumen and ability to demonstrate the impact of scheduling efficiency on business profitability.

Responsibilities

Drive enterprise-wide adoption of standardized scheduling processes in Pathfinder to reduce variability and improve project predictability.
Own and prioritize the Pathfinder development backlog, directing the Pathfinder Architect so system enhancements align with business timelines.
Partner with the scheduling team to analyze performance data, identify systemic risks, and provide actionable insights to business leadership.
Escalate high-risk issues to senior management and drive corrective and preventive actions to maintain project alignment.
Eliminate manual bottlenecks in scheduling, maintenance, and reporting workflows to improve team productivity.
Maintain Pathfinder as the definitive source of truth.
Oversee the development of training materials and technical bulletins that simplify complex requirements.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Access to 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.
Relocation assistance.
Professional development and competitive compensation.
Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.