Risk Manager

GE Vernova • Atlanta, GA

10d • $102,700 - $171,100 • Remote

About The Position

The Risk Manager leads quantitative risk analysis, including Monte Carlo simulations, across multiple projects. The role develops the Risk Management Plan and drives the identification, evaluation, treatment, and governance of project risks. It serves as the expert and primary point of contact for the SAFRAN risk tool and supports both quantitative and qualitative risk analysis. The position requires strong leadership, self-initiation, hands-on Primavera experience, and familiarity with industry-standard risk tools.

The Risk Manager works with Project Management, PMO, functional teams, and other stakeholders to align risk priorities. The role leads risk-management routines, operational reviews, reporting, and performance and trend tracking, and supports leaders in resolving bottlenecks through structured problem solving. The position is remote and requires willingness and ability to travel 20% of the time. Compensation ranges are provided separately for Canadian- and U.S.-based candidates, with discretionary annual bonus eligibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science from an accredited university or college.
• Proficiency with industry-standard risk-analysis tools involving Monte Carlo simulations, such as SAFRAN or equivalent.
• At least 6–8 years of relevant work experience in the nuclear or power industry, in project management, risk management, project controls, construction management, contracts management, or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of risk-management or project-controls experience.
• Solid understanding of the power-project life cycle, project risk-management principles, and relevant technical, financial, and contract terms.
• Ability to handle many complex issues or projects concurrently.
• Willingness and ability to travel 20% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, Primavera, and risk-management systems.
• Demonstrated leadership in a matrix environment.
• Strong execution discipline, follow-through, and Say-Do ratio.
• Ability to thrive in high-demand, detail-oriented, multi-priority environments.
• Strategic thinking and a track record of developing innovative solutions to difficult business problems.
• Project or construction management, or project-controls experience in the power industry.
• Technical knowledge of commercial nuclear reactors and associated systems.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the expert and primary point of contact for the SAFRAN risk tool, conducting quantitative and qualitative risk analysis across multiple projects.
• Lead risk and opportunity identification, deep dives, and mitigation actions throughout the project life cycle, including diligent follow-up and problem solving on open mitigation actions.
• Work independently and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, using leadership, influencing, and management skills.
• Work with Project Management, PMO, functional teams, and other stakeholders to align and deliver risk-management priorities.
• Lead risk-related daily management routines, operational risk reviews, risk reporting, and performance and trend tracking.
• Support leaders in resolving bottlenecks through structured problem solving.
• Benchmark internal and external risk-management processes and best practices.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus; the Canadian-based position specifies 10% bonus eligibility.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to GE Vernova 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.
• Professional development and competitive compensation.

What This Job Offers

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