Advanced Nuclear Functional Deployment Leader

Job Description Summary

This role is responsible for supporting the Executive Leader of the Advanced Nuclear Deployment Program in setting clear vision and strategic priorities for BWRX-300 New Units Project Execution. You will be influencing relationship horizontally across all functions, especially with the key lifecycle COEs (Sales, Engineering, Logistics, Sourcing, etc.).

The Advanced Nuclear Deployment Organization is critical in ensuring that our projects are executed efficiently, on time, and within budget while fostering a culture of continuous improvement through lessons learned and training.

This role will lead the PMO, ITO, and Operational Excellence/Lessons Learned organizations, empowering teams to deliver business outcomes that meet and exceed customer requirements and financial objectives.

This position is based at our headquarters in Wilmington, NC. Must be willing to relocate (relocation assistance provided) if not already local.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

In this role, the responsibilities include, but are not limited:

• Lead Inquiry-to-Order (ITO) activities related to SMR project delivery to ensure timely / quality execution, strong customer satisfaction, and project profitability.
• Implement consistent processes and standards for project execution to deliver for customers and partners, following SQDC model and driving favorable margin on projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including EPC partners, to structure projects that enhance win rates and execution capability.
• Work closely with the risk manager and contract manager to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with ITO contracts.
• Effectively and efficiently ensure the turnover to the Order-to-Remittance (OTR) delivery team for project execution.
• Facilitate post-project reviews and ensure findings are integrated into planning and execution processes.
• Implement and support a structured process for capturing and disseminating lessons learned from projects to inform other projects and future initiatives.
• Utilizing LEAN methodology facilitate process improvement actions related to project execution and customer engagement to ensure the PM (Project Management) team performs at a high level and delivers world class results.
• Support the Deployment Program Leader in overseeing strategic planning processes, including setting long-term objectives, defining KPIs and evaluating risks for future projects.
• Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments.
• Create an environment which enables the attraction and retention of qualified talent to the organization.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree of Science in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer Science from an accredited college or university OR a graduate of the US Navy Nuclear Propulsion Program
• Minimum 10 years of Project Management experience in Nuclear Energy or Power Generation industry
  
  

Eligibility Requirements

• Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally to GE Vernova and customer locations.
• This position is based at our headquarters in Wilmington, NC. Must be willing to relocate (relocation assistance provided) if not already local
• 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

• Large-scale power generation construction project, Field Engineering and/or Contract Management experience.
• Understanding of large-scale capital project costs and estimates.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to work independently with minimal direction required.
• Master's Degree in Business Administration or Engineering from an accredited university or college.
• Experience in a customer facing role working through negotiations and solving issues
• High energy level, self-starter.
• Passion and knowledge of LEAN implementation in a services organization
• Strong Portfolio Experience; strategic thinking and problem solving
• Ability to attract and retain world-class talent; create an environment to foster employee engagement, diversity, professional development, and high levels of employee satisfaction
• Strong people management, team building, performance management, strategic and operations planning, process management, negotiation, and relationship management skills
• Strong skills in customer relationship building, facilitation, and matrix management
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated presentation skills and ability to succinctly communicate complex messages results.
• Strong interpersonal and leaderships skills to gain acceptance and buy in from other matrix functions to accomplish improvement projects
• PMP Certification, Project Management Leadership Program (PMLP) Graduate, or other Project Management training
  
  

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).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $154,800.00 and $258,000.00. 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 candidate’s 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 November 10, 2025.

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.