Internal Project Manager – Risk Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Facilitate coordination of cross-functional activities among engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, quality, logistics, and site teams.

• Monitor action items, deliverables, and commitments, identify deviations, drive issue resolution, and ensure timely completion.

• Assist in the preparation and facilitation of internal project reviews, readiness assessments, and execution meetings.

• Oversee and coordinate risk and opportunity management for a designated group of projects.

• Lead structured risk assessment sessions alongside Senior Project Managers, Project Directors, Project Controllers, and cross-functional teams.

• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of Risk & Opportunity Registers.

• Aggregate project-level risk data into sub-portfolio views identifying exposure, trends, and financial and scheduling impacts.

• Track mitigation and opportunity realization actions, ensure accountability and follow-up, and escalate significant risks as necessary.

• Create and maintain risk dashboards and summaries to aid leadership decision-making and portfolio reviews.

• Assist in tracking budget commitments and actuals in collaboration with the Project Controller.

• Support Estimate at Completion reviews, internal financial reporting, and change management documentation.

• Advocate for AI and digital tools to automate routine tasks, enhance risk analysis, and improve reporting.

• Promote the application of lessons learned, best practices, process compliance, continuous improvement, and standardization.

• Coordinate with project teams and factories for manufacturing follow-up, Factory Acceptance Testing readiness, and delivery coordination.

• Engage in customer-facing meetings when delegated, serving in a supportive role.

• Enhance internal project execution, operational efficiency, and visibility across complex energy infrastructure projects.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field from an accredited institution.

• At least 5 years of experience in project management, project controls, or project execution roles.

• Preferably experienced within the power, grid, energy, or EPC sectors.

• Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time as required by business needs.

• Experience in supporting complex projects that involve factory-manufactured equipment and cross-functional collaboration.

• Strong understanding of project management principles, including schedule, cost, risk, and opportunity management.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication abilities.

• Collaborative mindset with a keen focus on data integrity.

• Proficient facilitation skills, with the capability to lead cross-functional discussions, constructively challenge assumptions, and drive consensus.

• Preferred experience in applying structured risk assessment methodologies and generating risk exposure reports across multiple projects.

• Familiarity with Primavera P6, MS Project, ERP systems, or risk management applications is advantageous.

• PMP certification or progress toward it is preferred; PMI-RMP or equivalent is a plus.

• Awareness of AI-enabled tools, digital automation, or data analytics solutions relevant to project management is preferred.

• Must possess legal authorization to work in the United States.

• Successful completion of a drug screening, if applicable, is required for any employment offer.

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus.

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

• Access to a Health Coach with a 24/7 nurse-based resource.

• Employee Assistance Program providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.

• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan.

• Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings option with company matching contributions.

• Company contributions to retirement plans.

• Resources and financial planning consultants from Fidelity.

• Tuition assistance program.

• Adoption assistance.

• Paid parental leave.

• Disability benefits.

• Life insurance coverage.

• 12 paid holidays.

• Flexible time off policy.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Note: Relocation assistance is not provided.