Job Description SummaryAbout the Role
Join our Grid Automation team as a Lead Project Manager, where you'll take ownership of complex, high-impact projects across our Protection Relays, Substation & Distribution Automation, Monitoring & Diagnosis, and Systems & Services portfolio. You'll manage execution from tender through warranty close-out, acting as the primary point of contact for customers and driving results across safety, quality, scope, cost, schedule, and risk.
This role offers the opportunity to manage multiple parallel projects, build lasting customer relationships, and shape how our Operations team continuously improves.
Job DescriptionWhat You'll Do- Lead project execution from tender through warranty end, serving as the primary customer contact for contract delivery
- Build and sustain strong, long-term customer relationships through clear and proactive communication
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, contract administration, contract management, finance, and procurement to deliver projects on time and on budget
- Own on-time delivery, sales and cash-in realization, forecast accuracy, risk management, and customer satisfaction for your project portfolio
- Apply project management best practices per the Project Management Handbook and relevant product line guidance
- Provide monthly updates on action plans and sales/cash forecasts
- Prepare and present project reviews to stakeholders
- Contribute to Operations team development and continuous improvement initiatives
- Champion EHS/safety performance; ensure your team (including subcontractors) is trained and holds required qualifications
- Uphold company compliance standards and promote a culture of open reporting
- Support the Commercial team during pre-contract activities, sharing lessons learned to optimize project costs and delivery
What You'll Bring (Required)- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, or equivalent professional experience in lieu of a degree (minimum 6 years)
- 5+ years of experience in electricity grid engineering or project management
- Ability and willingness to travel approximately 20% of the time, in compliance with company travel and tax policies
Nice to Have- Proficiency with project management tools and methodologies
- Strong written and oral communication skills; fluency in English
- Experience leading and motivating project teams with autonomy and rigor
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering
- Experience working in multicultural environments (international assignment experience a plus)
- PMP certification
- Experience managing customer-facing projects in electricity transmission, distribution, or industrial markets
- Technical and business knowledge in Digital Substation, Protection, and Control
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills
- Familiarity with contract terms and contract management
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills
- Proven ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple concurrent projects
Work Arrangement & LocationRemote - Utah preferred. No relocation assistance is provided for this role. This position requires approximately 20% travel to customer sites and other project locations.
Additional InformationGE 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
#LI-Remote - This is a remote position
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $100,000.00 and $166,700.00. 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 November 03, 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.
