Job Description Summary
The Advanced Nuclear ITO Projects Leader will lead Inquiry-to-Order (ITO) project management activities for Small Modular Reactor (SMR) project delivery to ensure timely / quality execution, strong customer satisfaction, and project profitability.
This position is based at our headquarters in Wilmington, NC. Must be willing to relocate (relocation assistance provided) if not already local.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities:
This role is responsible for leading a matrixed team of project managers to develop new projects scope, estimates, and schedules to include in competitive proposals. This position will implement partnering strategies and coordinate with support functions (licensing, engineering, sourcing, quality, etc.) to support winning commercial efforts. They will then lead the team in project setup and kickoff of new SMR development projects before transitioning execution responsibilities to the project execution team.
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The Advanced Nuclear ITO Project Leader is critical in ensuring that our proposal efforts and new contracts meet business goals and facilitates world-class project execution.
In this role, the responsibilities include, but are not limited:
- Lead Inquiry-to-Order (ITO) activities related to SMR project delivery to ensure timely / quality execution, strong customer satisfaction, and project profitability.
- Drive effective portfolio level planning and prioritization of commercial efforts to facilitate maximum satisfaction for our customers and profitability for the Advanced Nuclear business.
- Lead implementation of consistent processes and standards for project execution to deliver for customers and partners, following SQDC model.
- Partner closely with sales and commercial team to meet customer demands for timely, effective proposal responses.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including EPC partners, to structure projects that enhance win rates and execution capability.
- Work closely with the risk manager and contract manager to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with ITO contracts.
- Effectively and efficiently ensure the turnover to the Order-to-Remittance (OTR) delivery team for project execution.
- Develop and implement a structured process for capturing and disseminating lessons learned from projects to inform future initiatives.
- Utilizing LEAN methodology champion process improvement related to project execution and customer engagement to ensure the ITO project management team performs at a high level and delivers world class results.
- Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree of Science in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer Science from an accredited college or university
- Minimum 10 years combined project management or commercial/sales experience
Eligibility Requirements:
- This position is based at our headquarters in Wilmington, NC. Must be willing to relocate (relocation assistance provided) if not already local
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 15%
Desired Characteristics:
- Energy or major construction industry experience preferred
- Understanding of large-scale capital project costs and estimates.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to work independently with minimal direction required.
- Master's Degree in Business Administration or Engineering from an accredited university or college.
- Significant Project, Construction, Field Engineering and/or Contract Management experience in power industry.
- Experience in a customer facing role working through negotiations and solving issues
- High energy level, self-starter.
- Ability to work in a matrix environment, influence and motivate diverse teams to achieve a unified goal.
- Passion and knowledge of LEAN processes and tools.
- Strong Portfolio Experience; strategic thinking and problem solving
- Strong people management, team building, performance management, strategic and operations planning, process management, negotiation, and relationship management skills
- Promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce with the ability to attract, mentor and grow talent
- Strong skills in customer relationship building, facilitation, and matrix management
- Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated presentation skills and ability to succinctly communicate complex messages results.
- Strong interpersonal and leaderships skills to gain acceptance and buy in from other matrix functions to accomplish improvement projects
- PMP Certification, Project Management Leadership Program (PMLP) Graduate, or other Project Management training.
- Excellent English language skills (written and spoken).
The base pay range for this position is $170,000-210,000. 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 3/21/2025.
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 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: Yes