Senior Risk Manager

GE Vernova, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 136,000 - 226,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition assistance and education?

Paid parental leave

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. seeks a Senior Risk Manager to develop a comprehensive Risk Management Plan and drive end‑to‑end risk governance for Advanced Nuclear EPC projects. You will lead risk identification, evaluation, and mitigation actions while coordinating with PMO, project teams, and leadership.

The role demands strong analytical capability, leadership, and the ability to challenge the status quo. Travel up to 20% and collaboration across functions are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science from an accredited university.
• Experience with Monte Carlo risk analysis and tools like P6 or SAFRAN.
• 8–10 years in nuclear industry or related risk/controls roles.
• 3+ years in risk management or project controls.

Responsibilities

• Leads Risk Management activities within Advanced Nuclear for large‑scale EPC Projects.
• Identify, discuss & mitigate risks throughout the project life cycle with follow‑ups.
• Drive risk related routines, reviews, and KPI tracking; support leaders in problem solving.
• Communicate clearly across all levels of the organization and align stakeholders.
• Serve as expert point of contact for Risk Management within the Project team.

Skills

Leadership

Risk management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science

Tools

P6

SAFRAN

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Senior Risk Manager will be responsible for developing a Risk Management Plan and driving identification, evaluation, treatment and overall governance of project risks. This is a critical role requiring strong leadership, highly energetic person, strong hands‑on analytical capability with clear thinking and willingness to challenge the status quo.

Essential Responsibilities

• Leads Risk Management activities within Advanced Nuclear involving Small Modular Reactors for large‑scale EPC Projects.
• Lead and manage Risk & Opportunity identification, discussion & mitigation actions (throughout the entire Project life cycle) including a diligent follow‑up and problem solving rigor on open risk mitigation actions.
• Drives risk related daily management routines, operational risk reviews, and performance tracking, and support leaders in resolving bottlenecks through structured problem solving.
• Requires strong hands‑on analytical capability, the successful candidate will be comfortable moving between detailed data analysis, operational reviews, and senior leadership communication.
• Ability to demonstrate good leadership, influencing and management skills including the ability to work independently and communicate effectively within and across all levels of the organization.
• Enable Cross‑Functional Alignment: Work closely with Project Management, PMO, functional teams, and other stakeholders to ensure Risk Management priorities are understood, aligned, and delivered.
• Services as expert and primary point of contact for Risk Management within the Project team.
• Benchmark internal & external risk management processes best practices.
• Refine and improve the processes, KPIs, and communication rhythms

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science from an accredited university or college
• Proficient in using industry standard tools for Planning and quantitative risk analysis involving monte Carlo simulations – such as P6, SAFRAN or equivalent.
• At least 8-10 years of relevant work experience (nuclear industry engineering/operations experience, or planning, project controls, project management, risk management, construction management, contracts management or equivalent).
• At least 3 years of risk management or project controls experience
• Solid understanding of power projects life cycle, project risk management principles, relevant technical, financial and Contract terms.
• Ability to handle many complex issues/projects concurrently
• Willingness and ability to travel globally 20% of the time

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in a matrix environment
• Strong execution discipline and Say-Do ratio, with consistent follow‑through
• P6 and Microsoft suite proficiency.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leaderships skills
• Thrives in high-demand, detail oriented & multi‑priority environments
• Strategic thinker with a track record for developing innovative solutions to difficult business problems.
• Project Controls management, Contract Management or Risk Management experience
• Project/Construction management experience in power industry.
• Structured, hands‑on problem solver with focus on root cause and sustainable outcomes
• Technical knowledge of commercial nuclear reactors & associated systems.
• 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).

Logistics

Relocation Assistance Provided: No #LI-Remote - This is a remote position Application Deadline: October 31, 2026 For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $135,800.00 and $226,400.00. 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 22, 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.

Mission

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