Project Manager (Defense & Offshore – Customer Projects)

IF1855 GE Energy Power Conversion USA Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and Rx drug覆盖

Health Coach access 24/7 nurse line

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) retirement with company match

Tuition assistance and adoption aid

Job summary

GE Vernova invites a Project Manager to lead electrification projects within Defense & Offshore, guiding engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and installation through full lifecycle. You will own the program, drive financial performance, schedule, quality, and customer satisfaction while partnering with cross‑functional teams.

The role requires 5+ years of project delivery in electrification sectors, strong communication, eligibility for U.S. security clearance, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on project management delivering full lifecycle electrification projects.
• Experience with Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Installation & Commissioning in relevant sectors.
• Ability to interface with customers and cross-functional teams effectively.
• U.S. Citizenship or eligibility for a Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale electrification projects from order entry to installation and commissioning.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, manufacturing and site activities across partners to meet scope, cost, quality and schedule.
• Serve as primary customer interface, managing expectations and relationships.
• Drive cross-functional teams with accountability and strong governance.
• Monitor milestones and provide regular reports on risk, scope, and financials.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering

PMP certification

U.S. Citizenship or security clearance eligibility

Tools

SAP ERP

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.

Roles and Responsibilities

As a Customer Project Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• 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

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.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage


• access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource


• 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 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 #LI-Remote - This is a remote position

Application Deadline: November 01, 2026

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $100,000.00 and $166,700.00. 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.

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.

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard‑earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World. www.gevernova.com