Internal Project Manager / Risk Manager at GE Vernova in Oakbrook Terrace

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Job Description Summary The Opportunity: If you're energized by the idea of bringing structure to complexity — and by the knowledge that the projects, you support are helping power a cleaner world — this role is for you. As a Internal Project Manager & Risk Manager within GE Vernova's North America Grid Solutions Integration (NAM GSI) Behind the Meter (BTM) portfolio, play a key role in driving execution discipline and operational efficiency across complex energy infrastructure projects. You'll work closely with Senior Project Managers/Project Directors, giving them the freedom to lead customer relationships while you'll strengthen internal project execution through cross-functional coordination, proactive risk management, process standardization, and continuous improvement. You'll also champion the adoption of digital and AI-driven solutions to simplify processes, enhance project visibility, and improve execution performance. This is an opportunity to combine your project management expertise, analytical mindset, and Lean approach to make a tangible impact on project performance, grid reliability, and the future of energy. Job Description What You'll Do: Execution & Internal Coordination Coordinate cross-functional activities across engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, quality, logistics, and site teams to ensure alignment with approved project execution plans. Track action items, deliverables, and commitments — flagging deviations early, driving resolution of execution issues and ensuring timely closure. Support preparation and facilitation of internal project reviews, readiness reviews, and execution meetings. Risk & Opportunity Management Lead and coordinate the risk and opportunity management process across an assigned group of projects, facilitating structured assessment sessions with Senior Project Managers, Project Directors, Project Controllers and cross-functional teams. Own the accuracy, completeness, and timely updates of Risk & Opportunity Registers, ensuring traceability and alignment with company risk management standards. Consolidate project-level risk data to deliver a clear sub-portfolio view of exposure, trends, and potential financial and schedule impacts. Monitor mitigation and opportunity realization actions, ensuring clear ownership and follow-up; escalate emerging or significant risks to project/portfolio leadership. Prepare and maintain risk dashboards and summaries to support leadership decisions and portfolio reviews. Financial & Commercial Support Support budget tracking, commitments, and actuals in coordination with the Project Controller. Assist with Estimate at Completion (EAC) reviews, internal financial reporting, and change management documentation — without owning customer negotiations. Process Improvement & Digital Innovation Champion the adoption of AI and digital tools in project management, identifying opportunities to automate routine activities, enhance risk analysis, and improve reporting efficiency. Drive lessons learned, best practices, process adherence, continuous improvement, and standardization initiatives across the portfolio. Stakeholder Interface Serve as a key internal coordination point between project teams and factories for manufacturing follow-up, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) readiness, and delivery coordination. Participate in customer-facing meetings only when delegated, in a supporting capacity. Who You Are: You're a detail-oriented, proactive project professional who thrives in complex environments and gets satisfaction from keeping many moving parts aligned. You bring both analytical precision and strong collaboration skills — and you know that great project outcomes are built on shared accountability and clear communication. Required qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field from an accredited university or college Minimum 5 years of experience in project management, project controls, or project execution roles, preferably within power