Job Description Summary
The BWRX-300 Modularization Program Leader is a key leadership role and a critical part of the BWRX-300 Small Modular Reactor program. This role will lead a cross-functional team to enhance the modular design to drive down total installed cost, improve schedule, and ensure product competitiveness objectives are achieved.
In this highly visible role, the Modularization Program Leader will provide the leadership and strategic direction to a cross-function team to scope, design, and deliver modularization of the BWRX-300 power block to reduce total installed cost. The scope of the BWRX-300 Modularization program includes design of civil/structural and equipment modules, support of the global supply-chain strategy for fabrication and delivery, and product leadership to communicate strategic, programmatic investments internally and externally with partners & customers.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
the BWRX-300 Modularization Program Leader responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Own the BWRX-300 Modularization New Product Introduction (NPI) program holistically, including setting program objectives, establishing investment budgets, developing execution schedules, and leading cross-functional gate reviews to ensure efficient execution.
- The role will partner with the BWRX-300 Construction Program Leader to coordinate interfaces, construction sequencing, and installation processes/ procedures.
- This role will partner with the Strategic Sourcing Leader to identify and partner with strategic suppliers/fabricators for global deployment.
- This role will interface with the Advanced Nuclear EPC Leader to provide up to date and accurate information on product and delivery costing including insight into location specific impacts to standard costing and schedule assumptions.
- Ensures the quality programs for modularization meet the product requirements, working within GE Vernova and the global supply chain.
- Actively participate in trade studies to drive creative exploration of concept and design alternatives as a basis for developing lower cost design approaches.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration between product management, engineering, sourcing, and cost estimating using real-time productivity tools in common environments. Interject oneself into the product management, design, estimating, and sourcing processes.
- Work with BWRX-300 Product Managers and the Value Engineering team to execute strategies to achieve stated product cost targets, while ensuring value is addressed on a continuing basis as part of design, procurement, fabrication/manufacturing, and construction.
- Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments related to modularization program risks.
- Success of this program is measured by installed cost targets and Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE) objectives. Additional measurements include, but are not limited to, improved maintainability, increased scalability, faster deployment, and reduced complexity.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree of Science in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer Science from an accredited college or university.
- 10+ years of experience in the power industry or industrial plant design or construction.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Ability and willingness to travel 25% domestically and internationally.
- The preferred work locations is the Wilmington, NC Headquarters but highly qualified remote (US based) candidates will be considered
- 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.
Desired Characteristics:
- Deep understanding of large-scale modular design, fabrication, and assembly processes.
- Demonstrated ability to manage large capital investment program(s) and to work independently with minimal direction required
- Understanding of large-scale capital project costs and estimates.
- Strong analytic skills with an emphasis on critical, systems thinking, root cause analysis, and business case elaboration and analysis.
- Ability to work in a matrix environment, influence and motivate diverse teams to achieve a unified goal.
- Experience with project coordination, on-site assembly, factory management, and quality assurance programs.
- Demonstrated presentation skills and ability to succinctly communicate complex messages results.
- Strong influencing and relationship building skills at all levels.
- Drive to interface effectively with all levels of the organization as well as organizations outside GEH (customers, partners, and regulatory bodies).
- Proven self-starter with ability to break down barriers and improve cross functional collaboration.
- Location: Wilmington, NC
The base pay range for this position is $154,000 to $205,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for bonuses, such as a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. This position is expected to close on Friday May 30th
The company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% of salary in certain areas.
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 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 planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor 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 Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
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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.
Additional Information
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is anEqual Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
#LI-Remote - This is a remote positionApplication Deadline: May 31, 2025