Project Manager

GE Vernova; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider is seeking a Project Manager to oversee small to mid-sized projects in Birmingham. You will manage project delivery ensuring compliance and financial success, while also engaging with customers post-contract. Ideal candidates will have project management experience, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office. The role offers flexible benefits and a supportive work environment tailored to individual needs.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution

Private Health Insurance

26 days vacation + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in Project Management or related commercial / engineering roles.
• Strong understanding of project financials, cost control, and reporting.
• Ability to manage projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Eagerness to learn with a growth-mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from contract award to delivery, meeting timelines and budgets.
• Act as primary point of contact for customer communications.
• Monitor project performance, costs, and cash flow.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and company standards.
• Support PM Leader with process deployment and compliance.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Cost Control

Reporting

Education

Degree in Engineering or related discipline

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova Power Conversion & Storage provides electrification systems that are critical to customers' power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. As a Project Manager, you'll take ownership of small to mid-sized projects and provide commercial support across a portfolio of projects. This dual role combines project delivery with process compliance—helping ensure tools, trackers, and systems are deployed effectively. You'll work closely with senior PMs and the PM Leader to drive operational excellence and deliver projects that meet technical, financial, and contractual requirements.

Job Description

You will manage projects from contract award through delivery, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met. In addition to leading customer communications, you'll support commercial activities such as invoicing, cash flow, and reporting, while assisting with process improvements and compliance across the PM function.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned projects on time and within budget, ensuring commercial success.
• Act as the primary point of contact for the customer post-contract award, managing communications and negotiations.
• Monitor project performance, costs, and cash flow; prepare reports and action plans.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and company standards.
• Support PM Leader with process deployment, tool implementation, and portfolio compliance.
• Assist senior PMs with commercial tasks and tendering activities.
• Promote Health, Safety, and Environmental standards across all activities.

Essential Qualifications

• Experience in Project Management or related commercial / engineering roles.
• Strong understanding of project financials, cost control, and reporting.
• Ability to manage projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic knowledge of contracts and purchase orders.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Eagerness to learn with a growth‑mindset and diligent approach to work.
• Proficiency in MS Office; strong reporting skills.
• Full UK driving license and ability to travel occasionally within the UK.
• Unrestricted Right to Work in the UK & availability to work from the office in Rugby, Warwickshire.

Nice‑to‑Have

• Degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, PMQ).
• Familiarity with SAP and Microsoft Project.
• Knowledge of power conversion systems or electrical equipment.

This role involves work for customers who manage critical infrastructure; based on customer requirements it will be necessary to carry out background checks and suitability assessments (UK BPSS clearance OR UK SC clearance) as part of the hiring process. Read more on national security vetting levels here.

You can expect from us

• Challenging and exciting projects.
• A work environment where we understand that not everyone has the same expectations about their jobs, careers and work‑life balance and we are happy to discuss flexibility requirements.
• Attractive compensation.
• Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits are : Employer pension contribution (not subject to individual contribution), Income protection, Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance.
• 26 days vacation + bank holidays.

Flexible Working at GE Vernova

We know that life doesn't fit into a one‑size‑fits‑all schedule. That's why we support flexible working, adaptable start and finish times or compressed hours where possible. We trust our people to manage their work in a way that suits them while delivering results on world‑first projects.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided : No