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Senior Project Manager (Defense & Offshore – Customer Projects)

GE Vernova

Findlay Township, United States

Full Time

Posted November 13, 2026

$114k - $190k

Power Generation

Remote

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed November 15, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Power Generation
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Job Description

Responsible for leading the successful execution of complex electrification projects across their entire lifecycle - from planning to closure – involving the Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Installation & Commissioning phases.

Key Responsibilities

Leading multiple large-scale electrification projects across all phases, from order entry through installation and commissioning.
Planning, coordinating, and executing engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and site activities across GE Vernova and subcontracted resources, ensuring contractual scope, cost, quality, and schedule requirements are met.
Acting as the trusted customer interface - building long-term relationships, ensuring transparency, and managing challenging issues with professionalism.
Driving cross-functional project teams with strong leadership, accountability, and collaboration.
Identifying, managing, and controlling day-to-day operational aspects of projects, adapting to evolving customer and business needs.
Tracking and reporting project milestones to ensure visibility, predictability, and alignment with business metrics, including revenue forecasting.
Owning the project’s financial performance - including revenue, contribution margin, cash collection - while driving continuous cost improvements and alignment with regional business targets.
Conducting and facilitating project reviews, financial reviews, and regular progress updates with internal and external stakeholders.
Preparing and delivering project communications such as kick-off meetings, status reports, risk and opportunity assessments, and closure documentation.
Proactively identifying, escalating, and resolving project risks or issues that may impact customer satisfaction, compliance, or business results.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field from an accredited university or college.
Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience as a Project Manager, directly leading full lifecycle delivery of complex Electrical and Automation systems projects - including Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Installation & Commissioning phases.
Prior experience must be in electrification-focused industries such as Marine, Offshore Energy, Utilities, Power Systems, or Process Industries.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to engage effectively with customers, cross-functional teams, and internal stakeholders.
U.S. Citizenship or eligibility to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance due to the nature of defense-related projects.
This position is eligible for remote work; however, willingness and ability to travel up to 25% to customer sites and company locations may be required based on project needs.
Background in customer-facing service delivery or project management roles.
Previous experience in the Marine Industry
Experience with government contracting processes (FAR/DFAR) is a strong plus
Technical knowledge of power conversion systems, including variable frequency drives (VFDs), power automation/controls, and marine/offshore power systems.
Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.
PMP certification (or equivalent).
Strong decision-making skills, with the ability to prioritize workload and follow through on commitments.
Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation), with the ability to craft clear messages and engage senior executives.
Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to lead diverse, cross-functional teams.
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.