Senior New Unit Project Manager

GE-Vernova-; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 114,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance provided

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a seasoned project leader to own end-to-end execution of mega, complex projects with strong customer and stakeholder management. You will drive governance, risk management, and financial accountability while coordinating across customers, partners, and internal teams.

Travel up to 40% may be required; PMP certification and experience with large capital projects are highly valued. The role emphasizes safety, cost control, and strategic leadership within a matrix organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
• Experience leading large capital projects and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary customer contact for assigned projects.
• Lead customer engagement, negotiations, and issue resolution to ensure success.
• Own end-to-end execution of mega and complex projects with governance.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Negotiation

Project management

Problem solving

Lean thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

PMP certification

Tools

Lean tools

Job description

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Customer & Stakeholder Leadership

• Serve as first and primary customer contact for assigned projects
• Lead customer engagement, negotiations, and issue resolution to ensure successful project outcomes
• Manage and align multiple internal and external stakeholders including customers, partners, contractors, and vendors to achieve project targets and deliverables
• Influence peers and stakeholders to adopt alternative perspectives or solutions when required for problem solving

Project Execution & Governance

• Own end‑to‑end execution of mega, complex, non‑turnkey, and product / equipment‑only projects along with less complex combined cycle projects.
• Develop early execution strategies in partnership with the ITO Commercial Manager and ensure successful transition into project execution
• Coordinate contract reviews to ensure full alignment on requirements, scope, and obligations
• Manage project execution with an SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost) lens and provide the framework for self and others to engage at Gemba.

Financial and Performance Ownership

• Full P&L accountability, including Revenue, Contribution Margin, and Cash
• Drive ownership and accountability for key project performance metrics
• Align teams when trade‑offs arise between cost, schedule, performance, and risk. Develops and manages the risk register with mitigation action

Risk, EHS & Compliance

• Promote and drive GEV’s Safety Toolkit on project teams, partners, and subcontractors, placing health and safety above all other priorities, even under pressure. Develop, own, and actively manage the Risk & Opportunity Register, including mitigation actions
• Utilize multiple internal and external inputs to support sound, risk‑based decision making

Technical, Functional & Thought Leadership

• Develop deep expertise within project execution and/or technical discipline, serving as a subject matter expert where applicable
• Interpret internal and external business challenges and drive best practices to improve products, processes, or services

Operational & Manufacturing Problem Solving

• Lead teams to develop creative solutions within complex manufacturing, engineering, or production environments
• Employ advanced operational, engineering, and product management techniques across interdependent workstreams
• Collaborate closely with partnering functions to resolve cross‑functional issues and execution constraints

Team Leadership & Matrix Management

• Provide direct or indirect leadership of project teams and resources with moderate to high complexity, risk, and scale
• Support Functional Project Managers with escalations across functions, customers, and partners
• Present project, business, or technical solutions to internal and external senior leadership teams
• Influence without authority in a matrix organization to drive unified execution

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 6 years of Project Management experience within Energy, Construction, or large capital project environments
• Must be willing to travel up to 40% of time.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience and demonstrated understanding of large capital project execution costs and estimates.
• Certified Project Management Professional
• Graduate of the Field Engineer or Project Management Leadership Program
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple phased projects simultaneously and independently.
• Demonstrated strong customer focus and the ability to foster strong relationships; Experience working with and influencing senior level leaders.Demonstrated strategic thinking, problem solving, business and financial acumen.
• Demonstrated presentation skills and ability to succinctly communicate complex messages.
• An inclusive style and strong interpersonal and leaderships skills at all levels to gain acceptance and buy in from other matrix functions to accomplish goals.
• Demonstrated ability to make independent decisions, manage conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment and effectively interface at all organizational levels
• Experience applying data and lean tools and technologies for strategic, operational and project efficiencies

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

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 21, 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.