Senior ITO Project Manager

GE Vernova, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 114,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

24/7 nurse service

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

12 paid holidays

Permissive time off

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Senior Inquiry to Order (ITO) Project Manager in the Advanced Nuclear segment to lead proposal planning, defining scope, schedule, and budgets with cross-functional teams. You will partner with the Commercial Operations Leader to translate requirements into executable project plans and ensure a realistic resourcing strategy is in place.

The role requires strong risk management, governance, and documentation to support customer proposals in a regulated environment, with up

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or STEM with 5+ years of project management experience, or a HS diploma/GED with 10+ years of project experience.
• Experience leading large-scale, FOAK, complex programs in a technical environment.
• Domestic and international travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to define full project scope, schedule, budget, and execution strategy during the proposal phase.
• Identify resources and ensure plans align with capacity to support proposed work.
• Coordinate input from stakeholders to achieve consensus on scope, schedule, budget, and resourcing.
• Develop project schedules and cost estimates; ensure accurate cost drivers before proposal submission.
• Provide deliverables (scope, schedule, budget, risk logs) to support customer proposals.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

PMP certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or STEM

High school diploma/GED + 10 years experience

Tools

PM tools experience

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Advanced Nuclear (AN) Senior Inquiry to Order (ITO) Project Manager focuses on the planning phase of the project lifecycle, leading cross-functional teams to define the scope, schedule, budget, and risk profile for customer proposals. In this role, you will partner with the Commercial Operations Leader to translate commercial requirements into executable project plans. You will serve as the primary bridge between our commercial offerings and our internal execution capabilities, ensuring that every proposal is supported by a realistic resourcing strategy and clear cross-functional alignment.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Planning & Scope Definition:Lead cross-functional teams (Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Licensing, Digital Technology, Quality, EH&S, Schedule, Cost, Risk, etc.) to define the full project scope, schedule, budget, and execution strategy during the proposal phase.
• Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) & Resourcing:Partner with functional teams and leadership to identify resources required to execute the proposed work. Ensure that proposed project plans align with current and projected capacity across the business.
• Cross-Functional Alignment:Orchestrate input from internal and external stakeholders to achieve consensus on scope, schedule, budget, and resourcing, ensuring technical and operational readiness prior to proposal submission.
• Schedule & Cost Management:Develop comprehensive project schedule and cost estimates based on defined scope. Ensure all project-related cost drivers are identified and accurately accounted for prior to proposal submission.
• Commercial Partnership:Support the Commercial Operations Leader by providing the necessary project management deliverables (detailed scope, schedule, budget, execution plans, risk logs, etc.) to support customer proposals.
• Risk Management:Proactively identify and assess project risks. Develop and document mitigation strategies to be included in the project plan and commercial risk assessments.
• Lessons Learned Integration:Actively pull relevant lessons learned from the internal database and incorporate them into new proposal planning. Provide feedback and project-level insights from active projects back into the database to drive continuous improvement.
• Execution Continuity:Maintain "execution readiness" by occasionally supporting or managing OTR contracts and staying informed on project execution status; this ensures the ITO planning process remains grounded in real-world delivery performance.
• Documentation & Governance:Develop and issue required proposal/project documentation; facilitate internal reviews to ensure conformance with contract requirements, GVH processes/procedures, and applicable nuclear laws and regulations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college and 5+ years of experience as a project manager, OR a high school diploma/GED with at least 10 years of experience working on projects.
• Proven professional experience in project management or technical leadership with large-scale, First-of-a-Kind (FOAK), complex programs.
• Domestic and international travel up to 25%.

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

• Strong ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams without direct reporting authority.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to represent the project management perspective to customers and senior leadership.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and a process-oriented approach.
• Demonstrated ability to balance multiple concurrent proposal deadlines and changing priorities.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or STEM.
• Proficiency with project management tools and methodologies .
• Experience managing large-scale and/or mega projects, specifically within the nuclear industry.
• Experience 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 $114,100.00 and $190,200.00. 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 18, 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.