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Senior Internal Project Manager

AT GE Vernova
GE Vernova

Senior Internal Project Manager

Schenectady, NY / Remote

Job Description Summary

The Internal Project Manager (IPM) for Equipment Projects (EO & EEP) is a leader on the Project Team responsible for managing delivery and cost of the Project through proactive risk & opportunity management, cross-functional mitigation action plans and mitigation coordination, and change management discipline. The IPM supports the Project by working closely with a core team of cost and schedule experts to achieve critical Project targets.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Leverage lessons learned from other similar projects to identify and assess scope and risks on the Project bid/proposal and provide feedback to ITO.
  • Attend all Readiness Release, Advance Release, and Full Release Meetings led by ITO.
  • Review the Key Handover Documents with the PM & CM and collaborate on strategizing and documenting the cost and schedule risks for the Project.
  • Assemble the project team at launch to introduce the cross-functional team members, set project launch schedule and review the key Project risks, opportunities, and assumptions for execution related to delivery and cost.
  • Support the Cost & Schedule Core Team members in their respective coordination of the Commitment Meetings, whereby the baseline, targets, forecasts, and risks are discussed with the Project Team and supporting functions to launch the execution plan.
  • Conduct an IPM Execution Strategy Meeting during Launch to communicate the overall cost and schedule strategy to the Project Team and supporting functions, and to set the Project cost and schedule operating rhythm and expectations for daily management.
  • Lead weekly IPM meetings with the Project Team members to review the latest cost and schedule risks and opportunities, and identify action plans required for mitigation.
  • Drive specific mitigation efforts for cost and schedule risks with respective functional owners through current op rhythms and offline, set up ad-hoc meetings to solve complex/stuck issues, escalate when leadership support is needed and communicate for updates to PM & CM as needed.
  • Support the PM & CM with the latest risk action plans and updates, and flow cost and schedule variance output from the weekly IPM rhythms into the PM's Daily Management reviews.
  • Create disciplined change management process and reporting to track all deviations and variances versus as-sold budget and scope with functions.
  • For customer change orders, gather inputs on cost and schedule impact from the relevant functions, assess options, and track implementation of change.
  • Work with the Project & cross-functional team to follow through on the Project's Cost Out initiatives to implementation, assessing progress during execution against cost savings targets and escalating to PM and leadership team to resolve critical issues.
  • Develop and execute a plan to track Project Payment Milestone events and collect documentation from relevant functions to support the invoicing process.

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Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 7 years of cross-functional business experience with operational and/or project management experience

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be legally authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future
  • Preference will be given to candidates in locations with GE Vernova footprint. Remote work will be considered for candidates with prior GE experience.
  • Candidate must currently reside in the USA

Desired Characteristics

  • Ability to lead and succeed in a cross-functional matrix environment
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
  • Effective organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze, resolve problems, and deliver results
  • Passion for details and 'can do' approach
  • Thorough competency in Microsoft Office Tools
  • Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt / Master Black Belt Certification or equivalent quality certification
  • PMP / PMU certification

Pay Transparency

The starting base pay range for this position is $114,100.00 - 152,200.00. 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 a 15% performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. This posting is expected to close on March 14, 2025, or thereafter.

*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

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.

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Benefits Available to You

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  • Our compensation & benefits are designed to help you manage your personal and family needs, while rewarding high performers. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
  • A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
  • GE invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.

Inclusion & Diversity

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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: No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

Application Deadline: March 14, 2025

Client-provided location(s): Schenectady, NY, USA
Job ID: GE_power-1998208108
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Unconscious Bias Training

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