Project Management Office (PMO) Director

Job Description Summary

The Project Management Office Director (PMO) is responsible for developing and maintaining high standards by establishing best in class project management methodologies, standards, and tools. This position communicates to and aligns with Executive Management on all projects within the program portfolio. The PMO director oversees the project management process including governance, project controls team leadership, monitoring, prioritization, communication, reporting, and quality controls. The PMO Director should have a proven track record of successful project delivery, an ability to improve project management practices and substantial team leadership experience with a focus on team development, stakeholder accountability management, and relationship building.

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:

- Provide project governance for the Advanced Nuclear project portfolio as well as lead a team of project controls professionals.

- Continue to drive the project delivery organization to align with Project Management Institute (PMI) guidelines, quality standards and company requirements.

- Seek implementation efficiencies to meet or exceed the financial expectations established at project initiation.

- Develop, implement, and govern program management processes, dashboards, templates, policies, and metrics.

- Monitor compliance with project policies and standards throughout project execution.

- Monitor and communicate benefits realization during post implementation to ensure project commitments are achieved

- Coach and mentor project management practitioners and share knowledge of best practices.

- Set annual performance targets for direct reports and conduct performance reviews.

- Lead team composed of Project Controls Leaders, Project Risk Leaders, Project Cost Analysist, and Work Force Planning and Scheduling personnel to drive accountability and standard work in our project controls.

- Support Project Managers for the delivery of projects/programs on time, within scope and on budget.

- Influence cross functional/departmental subject matter experts to foster ownership and accountability for success.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college

- Minimum of 10 years managing complex projects

- Minimum of 7 years of experience in Project Management Processes and Tools

OR

- High school diploma/GED

- Minimum of 15 years managing complex projects

- Minimum of 10 years of experience in Project Management Processes and Tools

Eligibility Requirements

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

Desired Characteristics

- Project Management (PMP) certification highly desired

- Background in Lean is preferred

- Nuclear industry experience

- Strong oral and written communication skills.

- Comfortable/proficient at providing written and oral reports to executive management.

- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.

- Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.

- Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.

- Established project management skills in large multi-functional projects.

The base pay range for this position is $170,000-210,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for bonuses, such as a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. This position is expected to close on 9/19/2025.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 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 planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor 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 Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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