Lead Program Manager Aeroderivative R&D Programs
Greenville, NC - USA
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
The Aeroderivative Engineering Program Manager (R&D) is a key role within Gas Power Engineering supporting program management efforts that help advance Aeroderivative this role you will coordinate execution across R&D programs partner with cross-functional stakeholders to align priorities support resource planning and help manage risks while contributing to the delivery of business and engineering objectives.Job Description
What youll do
- Support execution of key R&D program activities coordinating across Finance Operations Product Management Global Supply Chain Engineering Gas Power Aero Alliance JV and GE Aerospace to help support on-time delivery.
- Support day-to-day program execution for assigned scopes including tracking deliverables maintaining momentum against commitments and escalating issues as needed.
- Assist in developing and maintaining integrated program plans and schedules including timelines milestones deliverables interdependencies and schedule updates to help align execution with business priorities and critical milestones.
- Track program financial performance against budget identify variances risks and opportunities and partner with stakeholders to support cost awareness and financial predictability.
- Identify program risks issues and execution gaps early and support timely mitigation plans in partnership with functional teams and program leadership.
- Prepare and deliver clear data-driven updates reports and presentations to leadership and stakeholders on schedule performance budget status resource needs key risks and decisions needed.
- Build strong cross-functional relationships in a complex matrixed environment to align priorities clarify ownership and support effective execution.
- Contribute to continuous improvement in aeroderivative engineering program management processes tools and operating rhythms by applying standard work and best practices in budgeting scheduling tracking and stakeholder communication.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience in engineering engineering program management project management or a related function.
- Bachelors Degree from an accredited university or college in Engineering Project Management Business Administration or related field.
- Good understanding of tactical and strategic business planning.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to build strong cross-functional working relationships
What will make you stand out
- Demonstrated ability to plan execute and document programs projects or initiatives in a complex cross-functional environment.
- Experience supporting program budgets tracking actuals and contributing to accurate financial forecasts.
- Strong project scheduling analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate complex projects and shifting priorities.
- Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams influence stakeholders and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated use of AI/agentic AI for continuous process improvement and automation.
- Proficiency in MS Excel PowerPoint Tableau or PowerBI.
- Ability to adapt to changing program needs.
Note:
There is no sponsorship for this role now or in the future
GE Vernova offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is anEqual 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
Required Experience:
Manager
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