Lead ITO PM

GE Vernova, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance provided

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company matching

Discretionary annual bonus

Tuition assistance

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Disability benefits

Life insurance

12 paid holidays

Permissive time off

Health Coach/Employee Assistance

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. is seeking an Advanced Nuclear Lead Inquiry to Order Project Manager to lead the project planning phase for proposals, defining scope, schedule, budget, and risks.

You will coordinate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Licensing, and other stakeholders to ensure compliant, deliverable-focused plans and execution readiness. The role requires an engineering or STEM background, ability to travel up to 25%, and a flexibility to work at GVH HQ in Wilmington, NC with remote options for

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from an accredited university or college with a minimum of 4 years of project experience; or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college with a minimum of 2 years of experience managing projects (Nuclear preferred; Energy or large-scale industrial projects accepted).
• Ability to travel up to 25% (domestic and international).

Responsibilities

• Lead the project planning process for assigned proposals; define scope, schedule, budget, and risk mitigation strategies to support a successful customer offering.
• Orchestrate input from internal stakeholders (Engineering, Supply Chain, Licensing, etc.) to ensure technical and operational alignment on project deliverables.
• Partner with resource managers to accurately identify the personnel and operational resources required to execute the proposed work; ensure these align with current business capacity.
• Develop comprehensive project schedule & cost estimates for your assigned proposals; proactively identify, assess, and document project risks and mitigation plans.
• Collaborate with Commercial Operations to integrate project management deliverables into the final deal structure.
• Actively incorporate relevant lessons learned into new proposal planning and contribute new insights from active projects into the internal database.
• Develop required proposal documentation; facilitate internal reviews to ensure conformance with contract requirements, GVH processes/procedures, and applicable nuclear laws/regulations.
• Maintain "execution readiness" by staying informed of project execution status; this ensures that new proposals remain informed by current field performance.

Skills

Proposal ownership

Cross-functional leadership

S&OP coordination

Schedule planning

Risk management

Stakeholder influence

Project management software

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or STEM

Associate’s degree + 4 years project experience

Tools

Project management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Advanced Nuclear (AN) Lead Inquiry to Order (ITO) Project Manager leads the project planning phase for small to mid-sized customer proposals. In this role, you will be responsible for defining the scope, schedule, budget, and risk profile for your assigned opportunities. You will partner with the Commercial Operations team to translate customer requirements into executable project plans. By leveraging cross-functional input and institutional project knowledge, you will ensure that proposals are accurate, compliant, and grounded in delivery reality.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Proposal Ownership:Lead the project planning process for assigned proposals; define scope, schedule, budget, and risk mitigation strategies to support a successful customer offering.
• Cross-Functional Leadership:Orchestrate input from internal stakeholders (Engineering, Supply Chain, Licensing, etc.) to ensure technical and operational alignment on project deliverables.
• Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP):Partner with resource managers to accurately identify the personnel and operational resources required to execute the proposed work; ensure these align with current business capacity.
• Schedule, Cost & Risk Management:Develop comprehensive project schedule & cost estimates for your assigned proposals. Proactively identify, assess, and document project risks and mitigation plans.
• Commercial Partnership:Collaborate with Commercial Operations to integrate project management deliverables (scope, schedule, budget, execution plans) into the final deal structure.
• Lessons Learned:Actively incorporate relevant lessons learned into new proposal planning and contribute new insights from active projects into the internal database.
• Documentation & Governance:Develop required proposal documentation; facilitate internal reviews to ensure conformance with contract requirements, GVH processes/procedures, and applicable nuclear laws/regulations.
• Execution Continuity:Maintain "execution readiness" by staying informed of project execution status; this ensures that new proposals remain informed by current field performance.

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from an accredited university or college with a minimum of 4 years of project experience; or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college with a minimum of 2 years of experience managing projects (Nuclear preferred; Energy or large-scale industrial projects accepted).
• Ability to travel up to 25% (domestic and international).

Eligibility Requirements

• The preferred work location for this role is at the GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH) headquarters in Wilmington, NC (Relocation assistance provided), but highly qualified remote candidates will be considered.
• This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Desired Characteristics

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or STEM.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets, schedules, and quality objectives independently.
• Proficiency with project management software and advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong ability to influence stakeholders and cross-functional partners.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail; process-oriented approach.
• Ability to balance workload under short deadlines and changing priorities.
• Demonstrated professional interpersonal skills, including high levels of motivation, integrity, and self-confidence.
• Experience or familiarity with Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) or Sodium Fast Reactor (SFR) designs.

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 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: Yes

#LI-Remote - This is a remote positionApplication Deadline:For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $87,000.00 and $145,000.00. 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 September 24, 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.