Grid Software Project Manager

GE Vernova, Inc.; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. is seeking a Grid Software Project Manager to lead customer-facing software projects from initiation to acceptance and transition.

You will coordinate customers, delivery teams, and partners, guiding scope, schedule, budgets, and quality to deliver measurable outcomes. The role requires 10+ years in project/program management, strong cross-functional leadership, and working knowledge of Agile, Scrum, and traditional delivery methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, CS, IT, Business Admin, or related field.
• 10+ years of project or program management experience leading customer-facing software, technology, systems integration, or digital solution implementations.
• 5+ years of experience managing multiple PM disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, governance, and executive stakeholder communications.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders in complex, matrixed environments.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, negotiation, and decision-making skills, with working knowledge of Agile, Scrum, and traditional project delivery methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer-facing Grid Software projects from initiation through final acceptance and transition to support.
• Serve as the primary delivery contact for customers, building trusted relationships and aligning stakeholders around project objectives and outcomes.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, risks, issues, and change requests to achieve contractual and business commitments.
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, ensuring milestones, dependencies, resource needs, and customer obligations are proactively managed.
• Drive project financial performance, including forecasting, margin management, billing readiness, and cash flow optimization.
• Lead cross-functional, matrixed teams across software development, engineering, product management, cybersecurity, quality, services, and partner organizations.
• Establish effective governance, provide executive-level project reporting, and facilitate timely decision-making and issue resolution.
• Ensure successful testing, customer acceptance, deployment, and transition activities while maintaining a focus on quality and customer value.
• Apply Lean, Agile, and continuous improvement principles to enhance project execution, delivery efficiency, and customer outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder mgmt

Agile & Scrum

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Budgeting & scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, CS, IT, Business Admin, or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Job description

Job Description Summary

At GE Vernova, you'll help shape the future of energy. As part of our Grid Software team, you'll work at the intersection of digital technology and the electric grid, leading projects that enable utilities and energy providers to operate more efficiently, reliably, and sustainably. You'll collaborate with talented global teams, solve complex challenges that have real-world impact, and play a key role in accelerating the energy transition.

The Grid Software Project Manager is the pathfinder for the customer, translating customer and business commitments into disciplined execution and measurable outcomes. This role leads customer-facing software solution projects from initiation through acceptance and transition, coordinating customers, delivery teams, partners, and supporting functions. The Project Manager owns delivery across scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, governance, customer value, and project financial health.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead customer-facing Grid Software projects from initiation through final acceptance and transition to support.
• Serve as the primary delivery contact for customers, building trusted relationships and aligning stakeholders around project objectives and outcomes.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, risks, issues, and change requests to achieve contractual and business commitments.
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, ensuring milestones, dependencies, resource needs, and customer obligations are proactively managed.
• Drive project financial performance, including forecasting, margin management, billing readiness, and cash flow optimization.
• Lead cross-functional, matrixed teams across software development, engineering, product management, cybersecurity, quality, services, and partner organizations.
• Establish effective governance, provide executive-level project reporting, and facilitate timely decision-making and issue resolution.
• Ensure successful testing, customer acceptance, deployment, and transition activities while maintaining a strong focus on quality and customer value.
• Apply Lean, Agile, and continuous improvement principles to enhance project execution, delivery efficiency, and customer outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of project or program management experience leading customer-facing software, technology, systems integration, or digital solution implementations.
• 5+ years of experience managing multiple project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, governance, and executive stakeholder communications.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders in complex, matrixed environments.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, negotiation, and decision-making skills, with working knowledge of Agile, Scrum, and traditional project delivery methodologies.

Desired Qualifications

• PMP, PMI-ACP, Certified ScrumMaster, or equivalent project management certification.
• Master's degree in a related discipline.
• Experience delivering software solutions within the electric utility, energy, or critical infrastructure industries.
• Knowledge of utility operations and grid applications such as SCADA, EMS, ADMS, OMS, or related technologies.
• Experience managing customer contracts, change orders, commercial terms, and financial performance.
• Experience with large-scale enterprise software implementations or systems integration projects.
• Experience leading global or geographically distributed project teams.
• Proficiency with project planning, collaboration, reporting, and financial management tools.
• Demonstrated success driving customer adoption, operational outcomes, and long‑term customer relationships.

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Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal 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: No

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $122,400.00 and $183,600.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus. This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on October 21, 2026. 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.