Lead Project Management Specialist

GE Vernova; Charleroi (Washington County); On-site; USD 87,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Project Manager Specialist to plan and execute contracts, managing Quality, Cost, and Delivery, ensuring on-time delivery per terms and maximizing gross margin. The role collaborates with Sales, Finance, and operations across a regional client base.

The candidate will monitor budgets, oversee invoicing milestones, and coordinate E&C activities while maintaining high customer satisfaction and effective communication. Competitive compensation and benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business, or a high school diploma equivalent with at least 3 years of project management experience or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Project Management.

Responsibilities

• Non-supervisory role that is responsible for customer project management.
• Works with diverse clients in a region.
• Assumes ownership of orders at transfer by Sales after review.
• Defines action plans to resolve outstanding issues at order transfer.
• Reports gross margin of orders booked.
• Ensures contract delivery & performance meets contractual requirements.
• Manages contract review and risk & opportunities management.
• Performs project reviews and risk management in line with business guidelines.
• Monitors the budget and identifies opportunities for raising claims when the customer deviates from contract terms.
• Manages receivables and invoices customers in line with milestones.
• Improves cash i/o and reduces overdues in line with business objectives.
• E&C coordination including forecasting resources for E&C and invoicing E&C services.
• Ensures customer satisfaction and addresses priority responses to build confidence.
• Coordinates with customer care to resolve warranty issues promptly.
• Manages disputes with proper dialogue.
• Plans productive time for customers during FAT visits.
• Measures performance using key criteria.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business

3+ years PM experience (HS diploma alternative)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description Summary

As a Project Manager Specialist, you will be responsible for planning and executing contracts starting from the transfer meeting to managing the Quality, Cost, and Delivery of the entire execution process by ensuring on‑time delivery according to contractual terms, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction, and controlling and improving the Gross Margin and cash related to contracts.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Non‑supervisory role that is responsible for customer project management.
• Works with diverse clients in a region.
• Works on the basis of predefined contracts and frameworks, including order transfer and review.
• Assumes ownership of orders at transfer by Sales after review.
• Defines action plans to resolve outstanding issues at order transfer.
• Reports gross margin of orders booked.
• Ensures contract delivery & performance meets contractual requirements (technical specification, scope, and time of delivery).
• Manages contract review and risk & opportunities management.
• Performs project reviews and risk management in line with business guidelines.
• Monitors the budget and identifies opportunities for raising claims when the customer deviates from contract terms & specification.
• Manages receivables.
• Invoices customers in line with contractual milestones.
• Improves cash i/o and reduces overdues in line with business objectives.
• E&C (Erection & Commissioning) coordination, including forecasting resources for E&C and invoicing E&C services.
• Ensures customer satisfaction and addresses priority customer responses to build confidence in the organization.
• Coordinates with customer care to resolve warranty issues promptly.
• Manages disputes (delays, cancellations, scope changes) with proper dialogue.
• Plans productive time for customers during FAT visits.
• Measures performance using criteria such as time to acknowledge order, engineering time, customer on‑time delivery, margin slippage, manufacturing freeze period adherence, claims acceptance, invoicing timing, overdue percentages, and FAT completion.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Engineering or Business, or a high school diploma equivalent with at least 3 years of project management experience or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Project Management.

Desired Characteristics

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.

Strong problem‑solving skills.

Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel).

Strong management, problem‑solving, organizational, and communication skills.

Excellent project management skills along with effective planning and organizational skills.

Strong interpersonal skills and resourcefulness.

Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline.

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 any characteristic 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.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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 may pay 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 July 17, 2026.

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a 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.