Lead Project Manager

Job Description Summary

We are looking for a Lead Project Manager to lead the execution of complex substation projects within GE Vernova’s Grid Systems Integration business. In this role, you will coordinate multiple sub-projects and workstreams, ensuring alignment across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction, commissioning, and customer-facing activities.

You will be responsible for driving project execution from planning through delivery, while consolidating progress, risks, and priorities into a clear overall project view. The role also requires strong reporting and communication with leadership, as well as close collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure project objectives are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in line with quality and contractual requirements.

Job Description

Role Summary/Purpose

The Lead Project Manager is responsible for leading the execution of large, complex substation projects within GE Vernova’s Grid Systems Integration (GSI) business, where multiple interdependent sub-projects must be coordinated into one integrated delivery plan. This role consolidates and supports activities across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction, commissioning, and customer interface workstreams to ensure alignment on scope, schedule, cost, quality, and contract commitments.

In addition to managing the full range of project management activities, the Lead Project Manager serves as a critical link between project execution teams and leadership, providing structured governance, reliable reporting, risk visibility, and timely escalation of issues affecting delivery. The role requires strong cross-functional coordination, deep understanding of substation project execution, and the ability to translate detailed project performance into clear insights and decision support for internal leadership and external stakeholders.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform Project scope review and compare with the GEV quote upon transfer of the project file from the Commercial group to Project management.
• Lead the project kick-off meeting with all internal contributors and assign roles and responsibilities.
• Lead the customer kick-off meeting to communicate the nature of the work that will be done and clarify any issues in the order.
• Lead the overall execution of complex substation projects, ensuring delivery in line with contractual scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety requirements.
• Consolidate and coordinate activities across multiple sub-projects and workstreams, creating an integrated project view and ensuring alignment of priorities, milestones, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Drive project planning and execution across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, construction, commissioning, and handover activities.
• Establish and maintain effective project governance, including project reviews, action tracking, decision logs, escalation management, and leadership reporting.
• Monitor project performance against key metrics and proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks, issues, delays, and cost impacts that could affect successful delivery.
• Support sub-project leaders and functional teams in resolving cross-functional challenges, removing execution barriers, and maintaining focus on critical path activities.
• Manage customer communication and stakeholder coordination to ensure transparency, alignment, and timely resolution of technical, commercial, and execution-related matters.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, internal processes, quality standards, and applicable regulatory and safety expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead change management activities, including evaluation of scope changes, schedule impacts, cost implications, and associated approvals or customer notifications.
• Prepare and deliver accurate, timely project status updates, forecasts, and executive summaries to leadership, highlighting performance, risks, decisions required, and recovery actions where needed.
• Drive a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the project team and interfacing functions.
• Support project closing activities, including final deliverables, lessons learned, financial closure, and transition to warranty or service phases where applicable.

Required Qualifications / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, operations, or a related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, Lean, Six Sigma) preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of project management experience relevant to the role, in substations, grid infrastructure, energy, or other large and complex industrial projects along with managing project schedule, budget, quality, and safety deliverables end-to-end.
• Minimum 3 years of direct site execution experience on substation, grid infrastructure, or large-scale industrial/construction projects

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a US Person (US Citizen or Green Card holder) — no visa sponsorship available due to project/export control requirements.
• Must be willing and able to travel 15% on average, up to 20% at peak, including week-long site visits approximately every 6 weeks.
• Must be able to work from a home office/remote setup or one of the approved locations (Houston, Chicago, Atlanta, or La Prairie, Canada) — no relocation assistance provided.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects with multiple workstreams, stakeholders, and interdependencies.
• Experience working in cross-functional and international project environments.
• Strong background in project management methodologies, tools, and governance frameworks.
• Experience working with global or regional stakeholders, ideally in a matrixed environment.
• Strong leadership and coordination skills in complex, multi-workstream project environments.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and drive execution with a structured, proactive approach.
• Strong communication, coordination, and organizational skills.
• Clear communicator with the ability to engage effectively with teams, customers, and leadership. Strong problem-solving, risk awareness, and decision-making skills.
• Experience in substation or grid project environments is a strong advantage.
• Fluent in English is required; French is a plus.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to design scalable frameworks and anticipate operational needs.
• Change Leadership: Skilled at driving adoption, influencing stakeholders, and managing organizational change.
• Collaboration & Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to align diverse teams and communicate complex concepts clearly.
• Execution Excellence: Focused on quality, consistency, and continuous improvement.
• Problem‑Solving: Adept at diagnosing root causes, navigating ambiguity, and proposing practical solutions.
• Data‑Driven Decision Making: Uses metrics, trends, and insights to guide priorities and measure impact.

Additional Information

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $78,800.00 and $131,200.00. 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 August 27, 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.