Nuclear Power Senior Project Manager - Technical Services

Senior Project Manager - Technical Services

As the Senior Project Manager - Technical Services, you will manage emergent customer needs to address technical challenges for operating nuclear power plants. You will work and coordinate with organizational functions, vendors, and customers to scope and execute project deliverables. The ideal candidate has a passion for nuclear energy, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to translate and communicate complex requirements effectively and clearly.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Act as first line of contact for customers with emergent technical needs.
• Manage technical projects from customer inquiry to project closure.
• Provide leadership and project management for assigned projects.
• Ensure project management practices are followed in accordance with business policies and projects are delivered within schedule and cost constraints.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues, implementing mitigation strategies as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, safety standards, and business policies.
• Monitor project performance, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and report progress to stakeholders.
• Negotiate contract terms and manage change orders as needed to address project scope changes or non-standard events.
• Mentor and guide junior project managers, sharing expertise and best practices.
• Develop specialized knowledge in nuclear energy and stay updated on the latest technical developments in the field.
• Use technical expertise for data analysis to support project decisions and recommendations.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college with minimum 5 years of experience in Project Management; or equivalent experience/education will be considered such as Senior Reactor Operator with minimum 5 years of experience in Project Management.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in nuclear power industry (only candidates with nuclear experience will be considered).
• Minimum 3 years managing complex projects with multi-disciplinary teams.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Willingness to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally to GE Vernova and customer locations.
• Willingness to respond to emergent customer requests during standard and non-standard working hours.
• The preferred work location is the Wilmington, NC Headquarters, but highly qualified remote candidates will be considered.
• This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Desired Characteristics:

• Senior Reactor Operator experience.
• Knowledge of United States nuclear regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to respond to emergent customer requests.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, plan, and execute multi-discipline projects under schedule pressure while maintaining timely communication with all stakeholders.
• Self-motivated and capable of planning and executing major initiatives with little supervision.
• Knowledge and experience with engineering and project tools, processes, and software.
• PMP certification.
• Established project management skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs/projects.
• This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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).