Project Manager (Defense & Offshore - Customer Projects)

GE Vernova, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to lead electrification projects in the Defense & Offshore segment, managing the full lifecycle from planning to closure, and coordinating engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and installation.

You will own project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and customer satisfaction, serve as the primary interface, guide cross‑functional teams, and ensure disciplined governance and compliance with EHS and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience as a Project Manager leading full lifecycle delivery.
• Experience in electrification-focused industries such as Marine, Offshore Energy, Utilities, Power Systems, or Process Industries.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with customers and cross-functional teams.
• U.S. Citizenship or eligibility for U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% for site visits and engagements.
• Remote work eligibility with occasional travel as project needs dictate.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple electrification projects across all phases from order entry to installation and commissioning.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and site activities to meet scope, cost, quality, and schedule.
• Serve as the primary customer interface, communicating clearly and managing expectations.
• Drive cross-functional teams with accountability and collaboration.
• Monitor and control daily operations while adapting to changing needs.
• Report milestones to ensure visibility and alignment with business metrics, including revenue forecasting.
• Own the financial performance of projects, including revenue, margins, costs, and cash collection.
• Lead regular project reviews, financial assessments, and progress updates with stakeholders.

Skills

PMP certification

Strong communication

Cross-functional leadership

Customer interface

Risk management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description Summary The Project Manager is responsible for leading the successful execution of Electrification projects within the Defense & Offshore segment, overseeing the entire project lifecycle - from Planning to Closure - covering Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Installation & Commissioning phases. This role requires full project ownership and accountability for financial performance, on-time delivery, quality, and customer satisfaction. Acting as the primary customer interface and trusted partner, the Project Manager leads cross-functional teams, assuring disciplined project governance, adherence to GE Vernova's EHS, Quality, and Compliance standards, and a strong balance of strategic leadership and operational execution. Success in this position means delivering projects safely, on quality, on time, and on budget, while maintaining high levels of customer trust and satisfaction.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Leading multiple large-scale electrification projects across all phases, from order entry through installation and commissioning.
• Planning, coordinating, and executing engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and site activities across GE Vernova and subcontracted partners to meet contractual scope, cost, quality, and schedule commitments.
• Acting as the primary customer interface, ensuring clear communication, fostering trust, and proactively managing expectations and relationships.
• Driving cross-functional project teams with effective leadership, accountability, and collaborative engagement.
• Managing and controlling daily project operations while adapting to changing customer and business needs.
• Monitoring and reporting project milestones to ensure visibility, predictability, and alignment with key business metrics, including revenue forecasting.
• Owning the financial performance of projects, including revenue, contribution margin, cost, cash collection, and compliance with regional business targets.
• Leading regular project reviews, financial assessments, and progress updates with internal stakeholders and customers.
• Preparing and delivering structured project communications, including kick-off meetings, status reports, customer reports, risk and opportunity assessments, and close-out documentation.
• Proactively identifying, escalating, and resolving project risks and issues to safeguard customer satisfaction, ensure compliance, and support overall business results.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field from an accredited university or college.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience as a Project Manager, directly leading full lifecycle delivery of complex Electrical and Automation systems projects - including Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Installation & Commissioning phases.
• Prior experience must be in electrification-focused industries such as Marine, Offshore Energy, Utilities, Power Systems, or Process Industries.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to engage effectively with customers, cross-functional teams, and internal stakeholders.
• U.S. Citizenship or eligibility to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance due to the nature of defense-related projects.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% for site visits, project execution, and customer engagement.
• This position is eligible for remote work; however, occasional travel to customer sites and company locations may be required based on project needs.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience using SAP or similar ERP systems for project tracking and financial management.
• PMP certification (or equivalent project management credential).
• Background in customer-facing roles, particularly in service delivery or project execution environments.
• Previous experience working in the Marine, Offshore, or Defense industry segments.
• Technical understanding of power conversion systems, including automation and controls, and electrical power systems.
• Strong decision-making and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and deliver on commitments..

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