Senior Project Manager-SMR Project Execution (Remote Eligible, U.S.)

Energy Vault; United States; Remote; USD 128,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee cross-functional initiatives in a regulated environment. The role involves managing project schedules, stakeholder engagement, and financial oversight, requiring strong leadership and a tactical mindset. Candidates should have extensive project management experience and a Bachelor's degree.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision

Tuition assistance

Retirement benefits with company matching

Paid parental leave

Paid time-off for vacation or illness

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in Project Management.
• Minimum 3 years managing medium to large scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the generation of Project Work Plans (PWP) and manage project schedules.
• Oversee Change Requests (CRs) and manage project financials.
• Interface directly with customers, ensuring alignment and satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Tactical execution

Strategic insight

Risk management

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college

Job description

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Project Manager to lead cross-functional initiatives within a fast paced, highly regulated environment. In this role, you will be the primary contact for activities in Standard Plant Design as part of the BWRX-300 Small Modular Reactor (SMR) project. The successful candidate will act as a central escalation point, drive project performance, manage stakeholder expectations, and ensure alignment between internal teams and customer needs. This role requires strong leadership, a tactical mindset with strategic awareness, and a proven track record in project execution, customer engagement, and financial oversight.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary escalation point for sourcing and operational roadblocks.
• Lead the generation of Project Work Plans (PWP) and manage project schedules.
• Oversee Change Requests (CRs), Requests for Information (RFIs), and Design Input Requests (DIRs).
• Organize and coordinate cross-functional teams and project activities.
• Provide oversight, coaching, and mentorship to team members.
• Conduct and present monthly project review reports to stakeholders.
• Approve timecards, purchase orders, and invoices.
• Interface directly with customers, ensuring alignment and satisfaction.
• Enable engineering teams and project leads to take on expanded responsibilities.
• Own and manage project financials, including forecasting, customer invoicing, and budget adherence.
• Monitor and drive performance against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Identify and manage project risks, developing mitigation plans proactively.
• Drive change management efforts and foster a high-performance team culture.
• Manage subcontractors and support procurement/supply chain coordination.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and industry regulations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (equivalent experience/education will be considered).
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Project Management.
• Minimum 3 years managing medium to large scale projects.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Ability and willingness to travel 25%–50%, both domestically and internationally, to GE Vernova and customer locations.
• The preferred work location for this role is at the GEH Headquarters in Wilmington, NC; but highly qualified (US based) remote candidates will be considered.
• 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.

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience in the nuclear industry or working with GEH (GE Hitachi Energy).
• PMP Certification or equivalent project management credential.
• Familiarity with supply chain operations and troubleshooting supply issues.
• Experience as a culture driver within organizations.
• Strong project management background with tactical execution and strategic insight.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience in customer relationship management.
• Solid understanding of commercial contracts and financial management.
• Proven leadership, communication, and influencing capabilities.
• Experience in risk management, change management, and team delegation.
• Sound business acumen and ability to drive accountability across teams.
• Experience in highly regulated industries (e.g., energy, aerospace, medical devices).
• Ability to manage and motivate cross-functional and subcontractor teams.
• Experience with licensing, compliance, and quality assurance standards.

The base pay range for this position is $128K - $202K. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for bonuses, such as a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. This position is expected to close on 5/28/25.

The company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% of salary in certain areas.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 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 planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor 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 Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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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 anEqual 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 positionApplication Deadline: June 30, 2025