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Advanced Nuclear Lead Project Manager

GE Vernova

Company websitegevernova.com (GE Vernova, opens in new tab)

Base salary $100,000  to $166,700

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range Wilmington NC USA

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  • LocationWilmington NC USA
  • WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
  • Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
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About this job

Job Description Summary

The Advanced Nuclear Lead Project Manager will focus on deployment and execution projects related to GE Vernova’s small modular reactors (SMR). This role will report to the Project Management Leader, while supporting the respective Project Director and Project Managers in planning and executing contracts for the design and construction of SMRs around the world; including managing the quality, cost and schedule of the execution process.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Assist Project Manager in organizing project cost structure in Oracle ERP
  • Participate in customer, internal, and/or supplier project kickoff meetings and support the Project Director with preparation & coordination of customer, internal, and/or supplier kickoff meetings
  • Monitor project budgets and schedules and raise issues to the Project Manager and Project Director
  • Monitor task and coordinate with functional support teams to resolve issues
  • Monitor project trends and work with functional support organizations to correct adverse trends on the project
  • Develop and maintain a project roster including assigning and monitoring timely completion of project related training activities
  • Develop and issue the Project Management Plan and related project plans and project procedures; facilitate the implementation of project plans and project procedures across the larger project team
  • Project administration and configuration management of project documentation to assist the Project Manager
  • Support the development and deployment of project infrastructure and project tools
  • Support coordination of project activities; monitor and control progress on project deliverables
  • Ensure the conformance of project deliverables with contract and project requirements
  • Organize and archive project correspondence and records consistent with Project Configuration Management Plan
  • Lead, draft, and issue project management meeting notes, action item lists, and project progress reports

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college and 2 years experience as a project manager
  • OR a high school diploma / GED with at least 5 years of experience working on projects
  • Proven professional experience in project management, engineering or business

Eligibility Requirements

  • The preferred work location for this role is at the GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH) headquarters in Wilmington, NC but highly qualified (US based) remote candidates will be considered. (Relocation assistance provided)
  • 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

  • Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
  • Bachelors Degree in Engineering or STEM
  • Nuclear power experience in operations or engineering
  • Proficient with project management software tools (Primavera, MS Project, etc)
  • Fundamental-level financial or accounting knowledge
  • Experience or familiarity with Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) or Sodium Fast Reactor (SFR) designs
  • Knowledge of the power industry, customer, and competitive environment
  • Financial control knowledge and understanding
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, etc.)
  • Demonstrated organizational skills, particularly when related to project execution

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

#LI-Remote - This is a remote positionApplication Deadline:For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $100,000.00 and $166,700.00. 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 02, 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.

Source: GE Vernova on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)

Pay in context

This role's base floor ($100,000) is above 0% of the 3,967 Program & Project Management roles nationwide listed on this site; 147 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $136,000; the middle half runs from $117,500 to $160,000.

Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 8, 2026.

This range next to 6 other live GE Vernova roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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This range next to 6 other live GE Vernova roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
Advanced Nuclear Lead Project Manager (this listing)$100,000 - $166,700
Aero Tendering and Project Manager$100,000 - $166,700
Lead Project Manager – Grid Automation$100,000 - $166,700
Material Handling Line Manager$100,000 - $166,700
EPC Partnering Manager$100,000 - $166,700
Lead Solutions Architect - DERMS$103,040 - $154,560
Staff Product Manager$103,900 - $173,100

Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All GE Vernova roles · How to read the bar

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2026-11-02
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Location as the employer wrote it: Wilmington NC USA • Remote

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $100,000.00 and $166,700.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% o

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