Manager – Nuclear Fuels Internal Projects

GE Vernova is seeking a Manager for their Global Nuclear Fuels Internal Projects team. This role is responsible for leading the execution of critical internal projects, providing oversight and direction for a portfolio of strategic initiatives aimed at improving business performance.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of project managers responsible for executing internal projects and programs across the Global Nuclear Fuels business
• Provide day-to-day leadership, direction, coaching, and development for project managers to ensure strong execution, consistent project management practices, and achievement of business objectives
• Oversee the planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of internal projects and programs aligned with business priorities and functional objectives
• Ensure project managers are driving execution in accordance with defined scope, schedule, cost, quality, and business outcome expectations
• Partner with business and functional leaders to define project scope, objectives, deliverables, milestones, resource plans, and success measures across the internal project portfolio
• Drive strong execution rigor through structured operating rhythms, regular project reviews, issue resolution, milestone tracking, and portfolio-level performance monitoring
• Establish clear project governance, reporting, and escalation mechanisms to provide visibility to stakeholders and senior leadership
• Identify, assess, and manage project and portfolio risks, dependencies, constraints, and changes, ensuring timely escalation and resolution as needed
• Support prioritization of internal projects based on strategic importance, business value, and available resource capacity
• Coordinate across functions including operations, engineering, supply chain, quality, EHS, finance, IT, HR, and commercial teams to ensure alignment and successful execution
• Monitor project and team performance and provide clear, accurate, and timely reporting to stakeholders and business leadership
• Facilitate decision-making by providing data-driven insights, recommendations, and options to project sponsors and functional leaders
• Lead financial planning and oversight for assigned programs and internal projects, including budget development, forecasting, resource planning, and tracking of spend against commitments
• Partner closely with finance and business leaders to manage CAPEX and R&D project budgets, ensuring alignment with business priorities, funding approvals, financial targets, and execution plans
• Provide visibility into project financial performance, including cost tracking, forecast accuracy, budget risks, and variance analysis
• Drive continuous improvement across the internal projects organization through lessons learned, standard work, best practice sharing, and project management capability building
• Ensure projects are executed in compliance with applicable business processes, quality requirements, and regulatory expectations
• Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, collaboration, and operational excellence across the project management team

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, program management, operations, engineering, manufacturing, or related business functions
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and resource planning
• Minimum of 2 years of experience leading teams, including direct people leadership, coaching, and performance management responsibilities
• PMP certification or equivalent project/program management certification
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or related field
• Experience in nuclear, energy, manufacturing, chemical processing, aerospace, defense, or other regulated industries
• Experience leading a team of project or program managers in a complex business environment
• Familiarity with project management tools, dashboards, portfolio reporting systems, and execution metrics
• Experience supporting strategic initiatives, business transformation, process improvement, operational excellence programs, or capital project execution
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and programs in a matrixed organization
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and ability to synthesize complex information into actionable plans
• Strong financial acumen, including experience with capital planning, R&D investment management, forecasting, and business case support
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, compliance, and continuous improvement
• Ability to work effectively in a highly regulated and compliance-driven business environment
• Experience working with CAPEX and R&D budgets and partnering with finance teams to manage investment planning and execution
• Strong project planning, organizational, problem-solving, and execution skills, including experience with lean methodology
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results in a fast-paced and complex environment
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, build cross-functional alignment, and drive accountability