Portfolio Manager – Gas Power Systems Architecture

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

📋 Description

• Oversee and manage the budget for the Systems Architecture Team at both the program and initiative levels, including engineering hours, Capex, and Opex.

• Direct the prioritization, funding planning, allocation, and approvals via R&D councils and governance entities.

• Coordinate resource planning alongside Engineering, Global Supply Chain, Finance, and other functional partners.

• Assist in budget planning cycles and supervise budget assumptions.

• Monitor programs and initiatives, including milestones, budget adherence, risk mitigation, and compliance with governance.

• Keep portfolio data updated in RISE, Wave, and various program management tools.

• Organize and lead gate reviews and critical program assessments.

• Guide the implementation of changes stemming from programs and initiatives.

• Aid Product Managers in utilizing the Power Now tool and engaging in other operational tasks.

• Assist in the creation and development of business cases, ensuring oversight of assumptions, methodologies, and quality standards.

• Maintain the business case template and essential assumptions, including SIOP volume data.

• Collaborate with Finance to manage initiative costs and oversee financial reporting.

• Develop dashboards using Wave, RISE, and other tools.

• Facilitate Daily Management meetings and support L1 and L2 Management Operational Reviews (MOR) deep-dive sessions.

• Provide oversight for TRM and support alignment with the technology roadmap.

• Analyze portfolio KPIs, identify potential risks, recommend corrective measures, and communicate the status of the portfolio.

• Act as the primary liaison between the Systems Architecture Team and PM Operations and Engineering Operations.

• Relay portfolio and program updates to leadership, engineering, finance, and commercial stakeholders.

• Encourage stakeholders to adopt uniform processes, governance standards, and prioritization frameworks.

• Assist the Systems Architecture Team leader with strategic planning materials and leadership reviews.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, finance, or a related field from an accredited institution.

• At least 7 years of experience in program management, product management, engineering operations, or a related area.

• Proven track record of managing complex, multi-initiative portfolios.

• Experience in budget management, business case development, and financial planning processes, including Capex and Opex oversight.

• Ability to convey intricate program and portfolio information effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Experience in influencing stakeholders and fostering alignment across cross-functional teams.

• Strong analytical capabilities.

• Proficient in utilizing data and program management tools to monitor performance, identify risks, and produce actionable insights.

• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills.

• Capability to work efficiently across multidisciplinary teams and influence peers without direct authority.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Successful completion of a drug screening, if applicable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus.

• Medical coverage.

• Dental coverage.

• Vision coverage.

• Prescription drug coverage.

• Access to a Health Coach from GE Vernova, a nurse-based resource available 24/7.

• Employee Assistance Program offering 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 from Fidelity and financial planning consultants.

• Tuition assistance.

• Adoption assistance.

• Paid parental leave.

• Disability benefits.

• Life insurance.

• 12 paid holidays.

• Flexible time off.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Engaging and challenging career paths.

• Supportive work environment.