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Technical Project Manager

The Technical Project Manager will lead the execution of multiple industrialization and manufacturing readiness projects within a highly matrixed organization. This role is critical in bridging machine installation through full operational readiness, coordinating schedules, resources, and interdependencies across technical and support teams. The role requires a hands on, technically grounded project manager with strong schedule integration capability and advanced Smartsheet proficiency, capable of influencing across functions without direct authority.

Roles and Responsibilities

Project Execution & Schedule Integration:

• Lead multiple concurrent industrialization projects, including line modifications for capacity increases and new line installations for expanded capabilities
• Integrate multiple complex schedules (e.g., machine installation, tooling, programming, qualification) into a single master project plan
• Identify and actively manage critical-path interdependencies across teams and workstreams

Smartsheet Architecture & Reporting:

• Build and maintain Smartsheet project architectures from scratch, including templates, automated workflows, and dashboards
• Provide real-time visibility to schedule health, constraints, and risks for leadership and stakeholders
• Serve as the Smartsheet "power user" for complex, multi-line industrialization programs

Industrialization & Operational Readiness:

• Lead scheduling and coordination for machine start-up, process development, programming, tooling, fixtures, and part qualification
• Ensure alignment between engineering deliverables and manufacturing readiness
• Drive disciplined handoff from project execution to production ownership

Cross-Functional Coordination (Matrixed Environment):

• Act as the central execution "hub" across CAPEX, CAD/CAM, Deployment, Development, Quality, and Fixture / Part Movement teams
• Coordinate daily across technical and support organizations with shared resources
• Resolve priority and resource conflicts through influence and data-driven tradeoffs

Resource, Risk & Procurement Management:

• Identify resource bottlenecks and negotiate solutions to protect project milestones
• Track procurement timing and delivery of tooling, fixtures, and other critical purchased items
• Proactively adjust schedules based on supplier push/pull to minimize impact to start-up dates

Communication & Governance:

• Facilitate regular project status and execution reviews
• Provide clear, actionable updates to technical experts, manufacturing leaders, and stakeholders who will ultimately own the processes
• Drive structured issue resolution and escalation as needed

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field (general technical degree acceptable). Minimum 510 years of project management experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment. Demonstrated experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.

Desired Characteristics

PMP certification strongly preferred. Strong influential leadership skills in a matrixed organization. Ability to manage complex interdependencies without direct budget or people authority. Comfortable operating in a fast-paced shop-floor environment. Highly organized, execution-focused, and data-driven. Strong understanding of manufacturing processes; experience in Aerospace or Power Generation preferred.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be legally authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future. Ability to work off-shift or flexible schedule at times as required by project timelines. Ability and desire to work on site in a manufacturing environment / This position is 100% onsite at the GE Vernova Greenville, SC Garlington Road location. This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.