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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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 $. 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.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• prescription drug coverage
• access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
• access to the Employee…