Senior Project Manager - High Voltage Substation

GE Vernova; Oakbrook Terrace (IL); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large HV substation projects in North America, coordinating across engineering, manufacturing, testing, delivery, and commissioning. You will manage scope, schedule, cost, and risk while delivering a positive customer experience.

The role requires 5+ years in HV grid projects, strong leadership and negotiation skills, and willingness to travel up to ~25% both domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience executing HV substation or high-voltage grid projects.
• Proven ability to manage large projects involving factory-manufactured HV equipment (Transformers, GIS, Breakers, Controls).
• Demonstrated experience in customer-facing project roles with accountability for scope, schedule, cost, and risk.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills, with experience in contractual terms, Variation Orders, and claims management.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams (engineering, sourcing, factories, quality, contracts) without direct authority.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally (~25%).
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of large HV substation projects from contract award through engineering, manufacturing, FAT, delivery, installation, and closeout.
• Serve as the primary customer-facing leader responsible for overall project performance, communication, and satisfaction.
• Translate customer requirements into detailed project execution plans; drive internal stakeholders to meet milestones.
• Develop and maintain the project schedule, aligned with factory loading and customer milestones.
• Represent GRID in customer governance with multiple GE Vernova businesses to ensure alignment.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Contract management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the successful execution of large, high-visibility, and potentially high-risk GRID high-voltage substation projects within the North America region. Typical project values range from USD 100M to USD 500M and form part of a multi-project portfolio. These projects include engineering, manufacturing, testing, delivery, installation and commissioning of HV equipment produced across multiple GE factories globally.

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the successful execution of large, high-visibility, and potentially high-risk GRID high-voltage substation projects within the North America region. Typical project values range from USD 100M to USD 500M and form part of a multi-project portfolio. These projects include engineering, manufacturing, testing, delivery, installation and commissioning of HV equipment produced across multiple GE factories globally.

In this role, the Senior PM ensures that scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk are effectively managed, with strong coordination across customers, internal and external teams, and other GE Vernova businesses supporting the same end-customer program. The Senior PM plays a critical role in ensuring a positive customer experience while protecting Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead end-to-end execution of large HV substation projects from contract award through engineering, manufacturing, FAT, delivery, installation, commissioning, and closeout.
• Serve as the primary customer-facing leader responsible for overall project performance, communication, and satisfaction.
• Translate customer requirements into detailed project execution plans; drive all internal stakeholders including engineering, factories, sourcing, and quality to meet contractual milestones.
• Develop and maintain the project schedule, ensuring alignment with factory loading, material availability, and customer milestones.

Cross-Business & PCO Coordination

• Represent GRID in customer program governance involving multiple GE Vernova businesses (e.g., Gas Power, Grid, etc), ensuring alignment on schedules, interfaces, risks, and reporting.
• Work closely with the PCO team to ensure unified communication, consolidated risk management, and coordinated delivery of all GE scopes within the overall customer program.

Financial & Commercial Management

• Responsible for project Contribution Margin, forecasting accuracy, and margin protection across the full lifecycle.
• Lead Variation Orders, scope changes, claims, and commercial negotiations with support from the Contract Manager and PMO.
• Track project budgets, commitments, and Estimate at Completion (EAC), ensuring timely financial reporting, variance mitigation, and adherence to financial targets with support from Project Control Team.

Engineering & Factory Management

• Drive engineering release, design coordination, document approvals, and technical validation to enable timely Order Entry and factory slot allocation.
• Coordinate with multiple GE manufacturing locations to manage production follow-up, FAT planning, NCR resolution, and delivery priorities.
• Ensure early escalation to portfolio leadership when factory constraints or supply-chain risks impact customer schedules.

Quality, EHS & Risk Management

• Ensure strict adherence to EHS and Quality standards across all project activities, including FATs and site interfaces.
• Identify project risks, develop mitigation plans, establish contingency strategies, and track trigger events throughout execution.
• Drive NCR resolution, corrective/preventive actions, and lessons learned across the portfolio.

Customer & Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strategic customer relationships with utilities, EPCs, developers, and other project stakeholders.
• Provide transparent reporting, early escalation, and consistent communication to maintain alignment and trust.
• Lead customer meetings, milestone reviews, FATs, and project review sessions.

Tender Support & Standardization

• Support tendering activities by validating schedules, costs, manufacturing lead times, and execution risks.
• Contribute to the deployment of standardized project management processes, PMO tools, templates, and execution playbooks across the project portfolio.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience executing HV substation or high-voltage grid projects.
• Proven ability to manage large projects involving factory-manufactured HV equipment (Transformers, GIS, Breakers, Controls).
• Demonstrated experience in customer-facing project roles with accountability for scope, schedule, cost, and risk.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills, with experience in contractual terms, Variation Orders, and claims management.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams (engineering, sourcing, factories, quality, contracts) without direct authority.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally (~25%).
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience managing projects involving multiple GE Vernova businesses within a unified customer program.
• Strong understanding of HV equipment engineering, manufacturing processes, quality standards, and FAT protocols.
• Ability to influence senior customer stakeholders and internal executive leadership.
• PMI certification (PMP or equivalent).
• Proficiency with Primavera (P6), MS Project, ERP systems, and PMO tools.
• Hybrid work schedule reporting in office 2x a week
• Must be able to travel occasionally (approx. 1x per month within U.S., approx. 2 x per year globally)

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

• This is a remote position

Application Deadline: October 13, 2026

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $145,400.00 and $242,400.00. 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 06, 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.