Lead Program Manager - Controls Sub-System

Job Description Summary GE Vernova is seeking a Lead Program Manager to join the Wind Controls Engineering Sub-System team in Greenville, SC. This role will support New Product Introduction (NPI) and engineering execution by providing strong program management discipline, cross-functional coordination, and operational rigor across Controls programs. At GE Vernova, we are united by a single, urgent, and optimistic mission: electrify to thrive and decarbonize. The world needs us to accelerate the transition to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. Together, we have the energy to change the world. As a Lead Program Manager, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and driving execution of the Controls sub-system scope across the product lifecycle. You will report to the Controls Integration Leader and work closely with the Sub-System Operations Leader, program leadership, systems engineering, functional teams, and partner sub-systems to ensure priorities, schedules, risks, and deliverables are clearly aligned. The successful candidate will be a proactive, collaborative, and structured program leader who can operate effectively in a global engineering environment, support timely decision making, and help teams deliver with quality and predictability. Job Description Essential Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and communicate the integrated Controls sub-system program schedule, including milestones, dependencies, budget inputs, resource needs, and key execution priorities. Partner with program leaders, systems integration leaders, functional managers, and other engineering sub-systems to align Controls deliverables with overall Wind Engineering program objectives. Apply disciplined program management practices, daily management routines, and appropriate GE Vernova Wind tools and other planning and tracking systems. Identify, track, and help resolve programmatic and technical issues by facilitating cross-functional discussion, recovery planning, scenario evaluation, and timely escalation when needed. Provide clear visibility to risks, actions, owners, and decisions to support accountability, stakeholder alignment, and predictable execution. Coordinate change management execution to the product bill of materials related to Controls Sub-Systems parts. Prepare for and lead periodic Controls internal program reviews with the sub-system leader, functional managers, program leadership, and other key stakeholders. Support compliance with engineering processes, quality requirements, and internal operating standards while promoting continuous improvement in execution practices. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university Minimum of 3 years of experience in program management, project management, renewable energy engineering, or a related technical field. Desired Qualifications Experience coordinating work across cross-functional teams and managing multiple priorities in a structured execution environment. Demonstrated ability to organize work, track actions, communicate status, and drive follow-through on commitments. Experience in wind turbine product development, industrial controls, automation, or complex electro-mechanical systems. Demonstrated project management capability, including schedule management, risk management, stakeholder communication, and action tracking. Ability to analyze complex technical and programmatic information, identify options, and support effective decision making. Strong communication skills with the ability to present information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal, facilitation, and influencing skills in a matrixed organization. Proactive mindset, attention to detail, and ability to anticipate risks, remove barriers, and support continuous improvement. Knowledge of GE Vernova internal standards, engineering processes, product development practices, and change management expectations. #LI-BB1 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 $98,400.00 and $164,000.00. 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 August 21, 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.