Manager – Nuclear Fuels Internal Projects

Lead a team of project managers responsible for executing internal projects and programs across the Global Nuclear Fuels (GNF) business in a highly regulated, matrixed environment. Partner with stakeholders across engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, commercial, finance, and regulatory functions to drive safety, quality, delivery, cost, and business performance improvements.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership, direction, coaching, and development for project managers to ensure strong execution, consistent project management practices, and achievement of business objectives.
• Oversee the planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of internal projects and programs aligned with business priorities and functional objectives.
• Ensure project managers drive execution in accordance with defined scope, schedule, cost, quality, and business outcome expectations.
• Partner with business and functional leaders to define project scope, objectives, deliverables, milestones, resource plans, and success measures across the internal project portfolio.
• Drive strong execution rigor through structured operating rhythms, regular project reviews, issue resolution, milestone tracking, and portfolio-level performance monitoring.
• Establish clear project governance, reporting, and escalation mechanisms to provide visibility to stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Identify, assess, and manage project and portfolio risks, dependencies, constraints, and changes, ensuring timely escalation and resolution.
• Support prioritization of internal projects based on strategic importance, business value, and available resource capacity.
• Coordinate across functions including operations, engineering, supply chain, quality, EHS, finance, IT, HR, and commercial teams to ensure alignment and successful execution.
• Monitor project and team performance and provide clear, accurate, and timely reporting to stakeholders and business leadership.
• Facilitate decision-making by providing data-driven insights, recommendations, and options to project sponsors and functional leaders.
• Lead financial planning and oversight for assigned programs and internal projects, including budget development, forecasting, resource planning, and tracking of spend against commitments.
• Partner closely with finance and business leaders to manage CAPEX and R&D project budgets, ensuring alignment with business priorities, funding approvals, financial targets, and execution plans.
• Provide visibility into project financial performance, including cost tracking, forecast accuracy, budget risks, and variance analysis.
• Drive continuous improvement across the internal projects organization through lessons learned, standard work, best practice sharing, and project management capability building.
• Ensure projects are executed in compliance with applicable business processes, quality requirements, and regulatory expectations.
• Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, collaboration, and operational excellence across the project management team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, program management, operations, engineering, manufacturing, or related business functions.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and resource planning.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience leading teams, including direct people leadership, coaching, and performance management responsibilities.
• PMP certification or equivalent project/program management certification.
• This role may require travel based on business needs. Preferred location is Wilmington, NC; if selected candidate does not live in the Wilmington, NC area, monthly travel to Wilmington, NC will be required.
• This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information; 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or related field.
• Experience in nuclear, energy, manufacturing, chemical processing, aerospace, defense, or other regulated industries.
• Experience leading a team of project or program managers in a complex business environment.
• Familiarity with project management tools, dashboards, portfolio reporting systems, and execution metrics.
• Experience supporting strategic initiatives, business transformation, process improvement, operational excellence programs, or capital project execution.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and programs in a matrixed organization.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and ability to synthesize complex information into actionable plans.
• Strong financial acumen, including experience with capital planning, R&D investment management, forecasting, and business case support.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work effectively in a highly regulated and compliance-driven business environment.
• Experience working with CAPEX and R&D budgets and partnering with finance teams to manage investment planning and execution.
• Strong project planning, organizational, problem-solving, and execution skills, including experience with lean methodology.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results in a fast-paced and complex environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, build cross-functional alignment, and drive accountability.

Leadership Expectations

• Demonstrate ownership, accountability, and a strong bias for action.
• Build and develop an engaged, high-performing team of project managers.
• Communicate clearly, proactively, and with transparency.
• Operate with rigor, discipline, and attention to detail.
• Build strong partnerships across functions and levels of the organization, including manufacturing, engineering, and corporate functional environments.
• Support a team culture grounded in inclusion, respect, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain focus on business outcomes while balancing operational, functional, and project execution priorities.

Pay

The pay range for this U.S.-based position is between $132,200.00 and $220,400.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. Bonus eligibility includes a discretionary annual bonus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
• Retirement benefits including the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan (tax-advantaged 401(k) with company matching and retirement contributions) and access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
• Tuition assistance and adoption assistance.
• Paid parental leave and disability benefits.
• Life insurance.
• 12 paid holidays and permissive time off.