Project Planning Team Lead

GE Vernova • Schenectady, NY

4d

About The Position

The Project Planning Team Lead acts as the strategic anchor for the department, responsible for driving operational excellence and technical consistency across the planning group. This role serves as a force multiplier for the Planning Pole Leader, focused on setting high standards, growing team talent, and ensuring project schedule integrity across the portfolio. Provides the technical coaching, and analytical rigor needed to turn complex scheduling data into clear, actionable project strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Project Management, or Business related field required.
• 8+ years in Project management.
• At least one year of planning or Scheduling within complex EPC or power generation projects.
• 3+ years of planning/scheduling Proficiency in Oracle Primavera P6; Strong understanding of interlinks loading and connected P6 schedules.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred
• PMP certification
• Power Plant Fundamental knowledge
• Demonstrated ability to move beyond reactive reporting to provide proactive, solution-oriented project recommendations.
• Ability to communicate complex project scenarios and deliver difficult feedback with clarity and professional tact.
• A good knowledge in process improvement & implementing process improvements that directly impact quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• A track record of developing junior-to-mid-level staff into better-performing contributors.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement development paths for the planning team, ensuring technical proficiency in P6 and advanced forensic scheduling techniques.
• Architect the onboarding program for new planners and supporting staff, ensuring consistent integration into GE Vernova’s project rhythm and culture.
• Define and enforce "Planner Standard Work" besides best practices including logic, coding structures, and planner dashboard maintenance protocols.
• Serve as the reference technical authority for complex planning and scheduling issues, performing deep-dive forensic analysis to critical path mitigation.
• Regularly synthesize team performance trends and "lessons learned" to advise the Pole Leader on necessary adjustments to business initiatives and project control policies.
• Act as Front runner / coach and guide other team members for OPS (one project schedule initiative) implementations within the team.
• Partner with the Pole Leader to balance the portfolio, proactively identifying resource gaps or bottlenecks before they manifest in project delays.
• Ensure a smooth and seamless integration of all cross-functional support staff into the planning process, maintaining high data accuracy and reliable reporting across key tools like the Planner Dashboard, OTD Tracker, and WIPT.

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: Senior