Project Manager Associate – Solar and Storage

GE Vernova is a purpose-built energy company focused on electrifying and decarbonizing the world. The Project Manager Associate – Solar and Storage is responsible for executing projects with low to moderate complexity and providing planning and administrative support on projects with moderate to high complexity, while collaborating with project managers to ensure successful project execution.

Responsibilities:

• Independently manage and coordinate engineering/field service resources on smaller projects or portions of a larger program
• Work closely with assigned Project Manager(s) to coordinate contract execution on larger projects/programs
• Provide planning services to assist project team with equipment and engineering deliverable issues on projects
• Interface with various functions within the business to monitor status of the project and ensure timely execution of project requirements and deliverables (such as project documentation and deliverables tracking, procurement and material tracking, customer/supplier invoice submission and issues resolution)
• Track, compile, and report financial performance across projects including cost/labor reports, monitor billing and revenue milestones, identify and track risks/opportunities, and ensure adherence to the OneOTR project framework
• Support relevant and data-driven project schedules per customer requirements and develop reports to maximize critical path visibility to the project team while focusing on overall On-Time Delivery
• Be a self-motivated team player who can drive cross-functional teams and communicate the results effectively to customers

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree from accredited university or college (OR high school diploma/GED with at least 4 years of experience in project planning, project management or engineering)
• At least 2 additional years of experience in project planning, project management or engineering
• Ability to travel up to 10%
• Bachelors degree in Business or Engineering preferred
• Proficiency with SAP and MS Excel
• Ability to learn and follow defined departmental policies, procedures, and practices
• Ability to make decisions with regards to completion of tasks and job methods and follow through with results of outcome
• Strong influencing skills when dealing with functions and planning their activities
• Ability to interface with difficult internal/external customers, customizing planning activities according to specific needs and requirements
• Ability to prioritize activities and respect deadlines
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills