Senior Customer Project Manager

GE Vernova • Richmond, VA

25d

About The Position

Through relentless innovation and continuous partnership with our customers, we are building the energy technologies of the future and providing the cleaner, more efficient power people depend on today. The Gas Power Senior Services Project Manager will drive complex aftermarket projects involving upgrades on one or more of our Customer's Installed Industrial Heavy-Duty Gas Turbine, Steam Turbine, and Generator equipment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited College or University
• Minimum 8 of experience in either field engineering, commercial, engineering, sourcing, repair, power plant operation and/or maintenance or other adjacent role with Gas Turbines, Steam Turbines, Generators, Heat Recovery Steam Generators.
• Ability and willingness to travel (~25%) of the time
• Obtain Gas Power Services PMO Project Manager Qualification within 24 months of assignment including successful training, passing a review board, and obtaining the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent; Subsequently Maintaining PMO Project Manager Qualification status through ongoing training and recertification as required.

Nice To Haves

• Proven expertise in project management with enthusiasm for driving successful outcomes.
• Skilled in leading cross-functional teams, clear communication, and fostering transparency.
• Strong planning, organization, and adaptability to manage multiple initiatives effectively.
• Proactive in learning tools, setting realistic goals, and navigating cultural and contractual complexities.
• Certified in Project Management (PMP/PMLP) with customer-facing and technical scope experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Senior GEV representative and primary customer focal point, owning stakeholder relationships and driving issue resolution throughout each upgrades/repair project as assigned.
• Direct project execution, coordinating cross-functional teams across engineering, procurement, logistics, field/outage execution, and performance demonstration.
• Champion on-time delivery, fulfillment of contract deliverables, and margin attainment through effective leadership and facilitation.
• Interpret and implement contract terms and conditions; manage financials including pricing, cost, forecasts, margin, invoicing, receivables, and risk provisions.
• Drive project schedule in collaboration with the Planner/Scheduler; proactively identify, mitigate, and escalate risks as needed.
• Manage and communicate project changes with the customer and team, following established change management processes.
• Maintain accurate project data in the management system, including scope, schedule, financials, and risks; ensure documentation is current.
• Provide regular status updates, lead project reviews, and capture lessons learned and best practices, including Cost-of-Poor Quality cases.
• Adhere to CM & Upgrade Project Management

Benefits

• Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• Retirement benefits include the 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.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
• GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, "GE Vernova") sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees