Project Planning Team Lead

The Project Planning Team Lead acts as the strategic anchor for the department responsible for driving operational excellence and technical consistency across the planning group. This role serves as a force multiplier for the Planning Pole Leader focused on setting high standards growing team talent and ensuring project schedule integrity across the portfolio. Provides the technical coaching and analytical rigor needed to turn complex scheduling data into clear actionable project strategies.

Roles and Responsibilities

Strategic & Operational:

• Design and implement development paths for the planning team ensuring technical proficiency in P6 and advanced forensic scheduling techniques.
• Architect the onboarding program for new planners and supporting staff ensuring consistent integration into GE Vernovas project rhythm and culture.
• Define and enforce Planner Standard Work besides best practices including logic coding structures and planner dashboard maintenance protocols.
• Serve as the reference technical authority for complex planning and scheduling issues performing deep-dive forensic analysis to critical path mitigation.
• Regularly synthesize team performance trends and lessons learned to advise the Pole Leader on necessary adjustments to business initiatives and project control policies.
• Act as Front runner / coach and guide other team members for OPS (one project schedule initiative) implementations within the team.

Cross-Functional Management:

• Partner with the Pole Leader to balance the portfolio proactively identifying resource gaps or bottlenecks before they manifest in project delays.
• Ensure a smooth and seamless integration of all cross-functional support staff into the planning process maintaining high data accuracy and reliable reporting across key tools like the Planner Dashboard OTD Tracker and WIPT.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in engineering Project Management or Business related field required.

Experience:

8 years in Project management.

At least one year of planning or Scheduling within complex EPC or power generation projects.

3 years of planning/scheduling Proficiency in Oracle Primavera P6;

Strong understanding of interlinks loading and connected P6 schedules.

Desired Characteristics

• Masters degree preferred PMP certification
• Power Plant Fundamental knowledge
• Demonstrated ability to move beyond reactive reporting to provide proactive solution-oriented project recommendations.
• Ability to communicate complex project scenarios and deliver difficult feedback with clarity and professional tact.
• A good knowledge in process improvement & implementing process improvements that directly impact quality efficiency and effectiveness.
• A track record of developing junior-to-mid-level staff into better-performing contributors.
  
  Note:
  To comply with US immigration and other legal requirements it is necessary to specify the minimum number of years experience required for any role based within the USA. For roles outside of the USA to ensure compliance with applicable legislation the JDs should focus on the substantive level of experience required for the role and a minimum number of years should NOT be used.

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position the pay range for this position is between $114100.00 and $190200.00. 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 25 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.