Internal Project Manager / Risk Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 27, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 23, 2026. GE Vernova scores B on the Alion truth index.
Job Description Summary
The Opportunity:If you're energized by the idea of bringing structure to complexity - and by the knowledge that the projects, you support are helping power a cleaner world - this role is for you.
As a Internal Project Manager & Risk Manager within GE Vernova's North America Grid Solutions Integration (NAM GSI) Behind the Meter (BTM) portfolio, play a key role in driving execution discipline and operational efficiency across complex energy infrastructure projects. You'll work closely with Senior Project Managers/Project Directors, giving them the freedom to lead customer relationships while you'll strengthen internal project execution through cross-functional coordination, proactive risk management, process standardization, and continuous improvement. You'll also champion the adoption of digital and AI-driven solutions to simplify processes, enhance project visibility, and improve execution performance.
This is an opportunity to combine your project management expertise, analytical mindset, and Lean approach to make a tangible impact on project performance, grid reliability, and the future of energy.
Job Description
What You'll Do:
Execution & Internal Coordination
- Coordinate cross-functional activities across engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, quality, logistics, and site teams to ensure alignment with approved project execution plans.
- Track action items, deliverables, and commitments - flagging deviations early, driving resolution of execution issues and ensuring timely closure.
- Support preparation and facilitation of internal project reviews, readiness reviews, and execution meetings.
Risk & Opportunity Management
- Lead and coordinate the risk and opportunity management process across an assigned group of projects, facilitating structured assessment sessions with Senior Project Managers, Project Directors, Project Controllers and cross-functional teams.
- Own the accuracy, completeness, and timely updates of Risk & Opportunity Registers, ensuring traceability and alignment with company risk management standards.
- Consolidate project-level risk data to deliver a clear sub-portfolio view of exposure, trends, and potential financial and schedule impacts.
- Monitor mitigation and opportunity realization actions, ensuring clear ownership and follow-up; escalate emerging or significant risks to project/portfolio leadership.
- Prepare and maintain risk dashboards and summaries to support leadership decisions and portfolio reviews.
Financial & Commercial Support
- Support budget tracking, commitments, and actuals in coordination with the Project Controller.
- Assist with Estimate at Completion (EAC) reviews, internal financial reporting, and change management documentation - without owning customer negotiations.
Process Improvement & Digital Innovation
- Champion the adoption of AI and digital tools in project management, identifying opportunities to automate routine activities, enhance risk analysis, and improve reporting efficiency.
- Drive lessons learned, best practices, process adherence, continuous improvement, and standardization initiatives across the portfolio.
Stakeholder Interface
- Serve as a key internal coordination point between project teams and factories for manufacturing follow-up, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) readiness, and delivery coordination.
- Participate in customer-facing meetings only when delegated, in a supporting capacity.
Who You Are:
You're a detail-oriented, proactive project professional who thrives in complex environments and gets satisfaction from keeping many moving parts aligned. You bring both analytical precision and strong collaboration skills - and you know that great project outcomes are built on shared accountability and clear communication.
Required qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field from an accredited university or college
- Minimum 5 years of experience in project management, project controls, or project execution roles, preferably within power, grid, energy or EPC environment.
- Flexibility to travel up to 10% of the time based on the business needs.
- Experience supporting complex projects involving factory-manufactured equipment and cross-functional teams.
- Strong foundation in project management principles: schedule, cost, risk, and opportunity management.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with a collaborative approach and attention to data integrity.
- Strong facilitation skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional discussions, challenge assumptions constructively, and drive alignment.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience applying structured risk assessment methodologies and building risk exposure reports across multiple projects.
- Proficiency with scheduling and project tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, ERP systems, or risk management applications.
- PMP (Project Management Professional) certification, or progress toward it; PMI-RMP (Risk Management Professional) or equivalent is a plus.
- Familiarity with AI-enabled tools, digital automation, or data analytics solutions applied to project management.
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 positionApplication Deadline: November 07, 2026For 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 October 23, 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.