Repair Capacity Project Manager

A01098 GE Vernova International LLC; South Carolina; On-site; USD 92,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. in Greenville, SC, is seeking a Greenville Repair Capacity Project Leader to drive repair capacity analysis, capex planning and cross-functional collaboration for growth and operational excellence.

You will develop detailed project plans, manage budgets, mitigate risks, and ensure on-time execution while aligning resources across Shop operations, AMRT and Sourcing. Strong leadership and Lean/Six Sigma experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Proven experience in repair operations, capacity planning, and CAPEX management within a manufacturing or service environment.
• Experience in project management.
• Lean manufacturing / Six Sigma experience is desired.
• Experience leading projects in manufacturing with understanding of basic shop & equipment.
• Strong written and interpersonal communication.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of GT repair methods, procedures & planning.
• Strong analytical, project management, and financial acumen.
• Proficiency in ERP, project management, and financial analysis tools.
• Knowledge of machine tools, robots, welding equipment, and material handling systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead repair capacity analysis and project planning to meet objectives, including capex and kaizen.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for resource alignment and long-term planning.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans with scope, schedule, milestones and budgets across Shop operations, AMRT & Sourcing.
• Lead capex project planning and ensure on-time execution, budget adherence, and leadership updates.
• Identify and mitigate risks and resolve issues to maintain on-time execution.
• Ensure compliance with policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements; lead MOC process for projects.
• Oversee equipment installation, start-up, and qualification per GEV standards; document changes for future reference.
• Coordinate equipment requisition, selection, and delivery with Engineering, global sourcing, and global capex teams.
• Support facility expansion and site preparation as needed.
• Support shop component repair qualifications with PQE/ME.
• Participate in Kaizen / AWO events and global component teams; lead Kaizen teams as needed.
• Partner with Lean and Quality teams to identify improvement opportunities.
• Provide regular project reporting on status, budgets, schedules, and risk assessments.

Skills

Project management

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Communication

Leadership

Stakeholder management

ERP software

Financial analysis

GT repair methods

Industrial products knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Operations Management / Business Administration

Tools

Sourcegate+

ERP / project management software

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Greenville Repair Capacity Project Leader is responsible for leading projects that enhance repair capability, capacity & SQDC performance to meet growing business demands. This role drives strategic capital planning, cross functional collaboration & continuous improvement initiatives to support long-term operational excellence.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead repair capacity analysis and project planning to meet business capability and capacity objectives, including capex, SQDC kaizen, read across.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of resources, investment strategies, and long-term planning.
• Develop & manage detailed project plans, including scope, schedule, milestones & budgets while coordinating activities across Shop operations, AMRT & Sourcing.
• Lead capex project planning & execution to Include responsibility for on-time-execution, budget, and progress updates to leadership.
• Identify & mitigate project risks and resolve/escalate issues promptly to maintain project on-time-execution.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements throughout project execution & lead and evaluate MOC process for project.
• Oversee equipment installation, start-up, and qualification according to GEV standards, develop TPM standards & maintain thorough documentation of all installation activities & changes for future reference.
• Collaborate with Engineering, global sourcing, and global capex team for equipment requisition to include equipment specification and selection, Sourcegate+ sourcing process, PO placement, and equipment runoff, acceptance, & delivery.
• Support repair facility expansion & site preparation as needed.
• Support shop component repair qualifications in collaboration with shop PQE/ME.
• Participate in Kaizen / AWO events and global component teams activities to drive continuous improvement, lead Kaizen teams as needed.
• Partner with Lean and Quality team utilizing lean tools and BiQ to identify areas of improvements for better outcome.
• Provide regular project reporting to leadership, including status updates, budget tracking, schedule performance & risk assessments.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Proven experience in repair operations, capacity planning, and CAPEX management within a manufacturing or service environment.
• Experience in project management.
• Desired Characteristics: Lean manufacturing / Six Sigma experience.
• Project Management: Experience working in manufacturing environment leading projects with the understanding of basic shop & equipment.
• Effective written and interpersonal communication.
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of GT repair methods, procedures & planning.
• Strong analytical, project management, and financial acumen.
• Proficiency in relevant software tools (e.g., ERP, project management, financial analysis).
• Knowledge of industrial products, including an understanding of machine tools, robots, welding equipment, and material handling systems.

Eligibility Requirement

This position is 100% onsite in Greenville, SC Garlington site Willing to travel up to 10% both domestic & internationally.

Benefits Available to You

GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: Our Culture | GE Vernova (gecareers.com) Our compensation & benefits are designed to reward high performers and help you manage your personal and family needs. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements. A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today. GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development. Inclusion & Diversity At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong. Click here to learn more: https://jobs.gecareers.com/vernova/global/en/i-d-e About GE Vernova Gas Power GE Vernova’s Gas Power business engineers advanced, efficient natural gas-powered technologies and services, along with decarbonization solutions that aim to help electrify a lower carbon future. It is a global leader in gas turbines and power plant technologies and services with the industry’s largest installed base. 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 $91,700.00 and $152,700.00. 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.

• 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 invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.

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