Lead Engineer Program Management

GE Vernova


Job Location:

Greenville, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 89300 - 148700
Posted on: 2 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description Summary

Drives initiatives to improve the effectiveness of the Engineering function and interfaces with other functions to provide effective coordination of metrics dashboards functional processes and cross-functional initiative coordination. Responsible for departmental operations planning/execution or is focused on execution of professional activities within a technical discipline. Functions with some autonomy but guided by established policies or review of end results.
The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality volume timeliness etc.).

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

Program Management & Execution

  • Program Lifecycle Oversight:Manage cross-functional technology-led and product-focused programs including schedule budget and tollgate processes for NPI requisition and sustaining initiatives.
  • Strategic Resource Management:Oversee resource and budget allocation/integration while ensuring program outputs align with customer Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) requirements.
  • Stakeholder Relations:Serve as the primary interface for contractors suppliers customers and internal departments to drive project alignment and delivery.

Leadership & Technical Strategy

  • People Development:Provide direct leadership including hiring staffing and performance management.
  • Technical Problem Solving:Leverage in-depth technical discipline and analytical thinking to execute strategy proposing innovative solutions for complex manufacturing processes and interdependent production cycles.
  • Mentorship & Influence:Act as a subject matter expert guiding junior team members and leading small-scale low-risk projects to successful completion.
  • Decision-Making:Synthesize data from multiple internal and external sources to drive informed decisions and achieve team consensus on complex topics.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college.
  • 4 years of experience in a related Engineering field.
  • Minimum 1 year of experience within program management.

OR

  • Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college.
  • 4 years of experience related to program management working alongside an engineering organization.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • The work location for this role is Greenville SC or Schenectady NY (Relocation assistance provided if not already local).
  • Ability and willingness to travel globally up to 10% of the time.

Desired Characteristics:

  • Exceptional verbal and written skills; ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Proven track record of identifying and implementing effective data-driven solutions.
  • Full-cycle proficiency in documenting planning promoting and executing complex programs.
  • Experience in leading cross-functional projects from inception to completion.
  • PMP certification or active pursuit of PMP-level training.

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

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position the pay range for this position is between $89300.00 and $148700.00. 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 candidates 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 June 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.

Required Experience:

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