Program Manager

GE Vernova • Parsippany, NJ

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Looking to make a meaningful impact across multiple plant sites and help drive quality excellence? Through strong leadership, cross-functional partnership, and a commitment to continuous improvement, the Quality Leader will strengthen quality performance, standardize practices, and support the delivery of safe, reliable, high-quality products for our customers. The Program Manager is responsible for leading program management and implementation across three plant sites. This role ensures programs are executed effectively, milestones are met, and cross-functional stakeholders remain aligned throughout the lifecycle of each initiative. Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Program Manager partners with plant leadership, operations, quality, engineering, supply chain, and other functional teams to coordinate execution, remove barriers, and ensure successful delivery of business-critical programs across the network.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, operations, or a related field required.
• 7+ years of experience in program management, project management, operations, or related discipline.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives in a manufacturing or multi-site environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work across different teams and locations.
• Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority.
• Strong proficiency in tracking, reporting, and managing program timelines and deliverables.
• Ability to travel periodically to the supported plant sites as needed.
• Must be able to work on-site in Parsippany, NJ.
• Ability to travel periodically to other supported plant sites, including Allentown, PA and Szazhalombatta, Hungary.
• This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government export restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents and protected individuals (e.g., certain refugees and asylees)). GE will require proof of status prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or similar credential.
• Proven success managing complex programs across multiple locations.
• Experience working in regulated or customer-critical manufacturing environments.
• Strong ability to build alignment across plant leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Experience driving disciplined execution and accountability in a matrixed environment.
• Ability to identify risks early and resolve issues effectively.
• A structured, proactive approach to program management and implementation.
• Strong understanding of change management and operational execution.
• Experience with process improvement or business transformation initiatives.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead program management and implementation efforts across three plant sites.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure program milestones, deliverables, and timelines are met.
• Develop and maintain program plans, action trackers, and status reporting.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and escalate issues that may affect program success.
• Partner with site and business leaders to align priorities and remove barriers to execution.
• Facilitate communication between stakeholders to ensure clear expectations and accountability.
• Support change management efforts related to program implementation.
• Track key performance indicators and report progress to the General Manager and other stakeholders.
• Ensure program activities are aligned with business objectives and operational needs.
• Drive follow-up on open actions to ensure timely resolution and closure.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to program execution and governance.
• Perform additional responsibilities aligned with business priorities and leadership needs.

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
• 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: Mid Level