Job Description Summary We are looking for a Senior 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 subprojects and workflows, ensuring consistency across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction, commissioning, and customer activities.
You will be responsible for steering project execution from planning through delivery, consolidating information on progress, risks, and priorities into a clear, holistic view. This position also requires excellent interpersonal skills and effective communication with management, as well as close collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure that project objectives are achieved safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with contractual and quality requirements.
We are looking for a Senior 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, comprehensive view of the project. 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
Job Summary:
The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading complex, large-scale substation projects within GE Vernova’s Grid Systems Integration (GSI) business. These projects involve coordinating multiple interrelated subprojects within an integrated execution plan. This role involves consolidating and supporting the activities of various teams (engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction, commissioning, and customer relations) to ensure compliance with scope, schedule, cost, quality, and contractual commitments.
In addition to managing all project management activities, the Senior Project Manager serves as the liaison between the execution teams and senior management. He or she ensures structured governance, reliable reporting, risk visibility, and the prompt escalation of information regarding issues that impact project delivery. This position requires strong cross-functional coordination skills, in-depth knowledge of substation project execution, and the ability to translate detailed project performance data into clear insights and decision-support tools for internal management and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
Review the project scope and compare it to GEV’s proposal when the project file is transferred from the sales department to project management.
Facilitate the project kickoff meeting with all internal stakeholders and assign roles and responsibilities.
Lead the kick-off meeting with the client to communicate the nature of the work to be performed and clarify any issues related to the contract.
Manage the overall execution of complex substation projects, ensuring their delivery in accordance with the contractual scope, schedule, budget, and quality and safety requirements.
Consolidate and coordinate the activities of various subprojects and workflows to create an integrated view of the project and ensure alignment of priorities, milestones, dependencies, and deliverables.
Lead project planning and execution for engineering, procurement, production, logistics, construction, commissioning, and handover activities.
Establish and maintain effective project governance, including project reviews, action tracking, decision logs, escalation management, and executive reporting.
Monitor project performance against key metrics and proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks, issues, delays, and cost impacts that could affect the project’s success.
Support subproject managers and functional teams in resolving cross-functional challenges, removing barriers to execution, and maintaining focus on critical activities.
Manage communication with clients and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure transparency, alignment, and the rapid resolution of technical, commercial, and execution-related issues.
Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, internal processes, quality standards, and applicable regulatory and safety requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
Lead change management activities, including the assessment of scope changes, their impact on the schedule and costs, as well as associated client approvals or notifications.
Prepare and present accurate and timely updates to management on project status, forecasts, and summaries, highlighting performance, risks, required decisions, and corrective actions, as appropriate.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the project team and cross-functional teams.
Support project closure activities, including final deliverables, lessons learned, financial closure, and the transition to warranty or service phases, as applicable.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, operations, or a related field.
At least 5 years of project management experience relevant to the position, preferably in substations, grid infrastructure, energy, or other large and complex industrial projects.
Travel up to 15% as required by the business
Proven experience managing complex, multidisciplinary projects in international and cross-functional environments
Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and governance frameworks
Experience collaborating with global or regional stakeholders within matrix organizations
Ability to lead in a structured and responsive manner, managing competing priorities while ensuring consistent execution
Clear and effective communication with teams, clients, and management
Designing scalable frameworks and anticipating operational needs before they become obstacles
Analyzing root causes, managing ambiguity, and implementing practical, concrete solutions
Using data, metrics, and trends to inform decisions and measure impact
Ability to drive organizational change, gain stakeholder buy-in, and foster adoption among diverse teams
Fluency in French is a plus
Desired Qualifications:
A graduate degree or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, Lean, Six Sigma) are preferred.
Experience in substation or power grid projects is a major asset.
Role Summary:
The Senior 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 a single 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 Senior 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, a deep understanding of substation project execution, and the ability to translate detailed project performance data into clear insights and decision support for internal leadership and external stakeholders.
Essential Responsibilities:
Conduct a project scope review and compare it 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 to be performed and clarify any issues in the order.
Lead the overall execution of complex substation projects, ensuring delivery in accordance with contractual scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety requirements.
Consolidate and coordinate activities across multiple subprojects 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 evaluating 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, required decisions, and recovery actions where needed.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the project team and interfacing functions.
Support project closure activities, including final deliverables, lessons learned, financial closure, and transition to warranty or service phases where applicable.
Required Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, operations, or a related field is required.
At least 5 years of project management experience relevant to the role, preferably in substations, grid infrastructure, energy, or other large and complex industrial projects.
Up to 15% travel based on business needs
Proven experience managing complex, multi-workstream projects across cross-functional and international environments
Strong foundation in project management methodologies, tools, and governance frameworks
Experience engaging global or regional stakeholders in matrixed organizations
Leads with structure and urgency—balancing competing priorities while driving consistent execution
Communicates clearly with teams, customers, and senior leadership
Designs scalable frameworks and anticipates operational needs before they become obstacles
Identifies root causes, navigates ambiguity, and delivers practical, actionable solutions
Uses data, metrics, and trends to inform decisions and measure impact
Skilled at driving organizational change—building stakeholder buy-in and leading adoption across diverse teams
Proficiency in French is an asset
Preferred Qualifications:
An advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, Lean, Six Sigma) is preferred.
Experience in substation or grid project environments is a strong advantage.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent upon the ability to obtain authorization from the U.S. Government to access U.S. export-controlled information.
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 hire individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this position. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
#LI-Remote - This is a remote position
Application Deadline: September 12, 2026
For candidates applying to a U.S.-based position, the pay range for this position is between $114,100.00 and $190,200.00. 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 28, 2026.
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-led resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings plan 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 flexible 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 an employment contract with any individual.
GE Vernova is a power generation and energy services company that provides field service solutions and site works for the power industry, with particular focus on steam power services including turbine, generator, and boiler outages. The company delivers comprehensive industrial services including contractor qualification, project management, and financial management of complex outage operations. GE Vernova operates a global supply chain for site works and construction projects, supporting customers in the power generation sector with technical expertise and operational excellence.
