[Hiring] Senior Risk Manager @GE Vernova

Role Description

The Senior Risk Manager will be responsible for developing a Risk Management Plan and driving identification, evaluation, treatment and overall governance of project risks. This is a critical role requiring strong leadership, highly energetic person, strong hands-on analytical capability with clear thinking and willingness to challenge the status quo.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Leads Risk Management activities within Advanced Nuclear involving Small Modular Reactors for large-scale EPC Projects.
• Lead and manage Risk & Opportunity identification, discussion & mitigation actions throughout the entire Project life cycle, including diligent follow-up and problem solving on open risk mitigation actions.
• Drives risk related daily management routines, operational risk reviews, and performance tracking, and supports leaders in resolving bottlenecks through structured problem solving.
• Requires strong hands-on analytical capability; comfortable moving between detailed data analysis, operational reviews, and senior leadership communication.
• Ability to demonstrate good leadership, influencing and management skills, including the ability to work independently and communicate effectively within and across all levels of the organization.
• Enable Cross-Functional Alignment: Work closely with Project Management, PMO, functional teams, and other stakeholders to ensure Risk Management priorities are understood, aligned, and delivered.
• Serves as expert and primary point of contact for Risk Management within the Project team.
• Benchmark internal & external risk management processes best practices.
• Refine and improve the processes, KPIs, and communication rhythms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science from an accredited university or college.
• Proficient in using industry standard tools for Planning and quantitative risk analysis involving Monte Carlo simulations – such as P6, SAFRAN or equivalent.
• At least 8-10 years of relevant work experience (nuclear industry engineering/operations experience, or planning, project controls, project management, risk management, construction management, contracts management or equivalent).
• At least 3 years of risk management or project controls experience.
• Solid understanding of power projects life cycle, project risk management principles, relevant technical, financial and Contract terms.
• Ability to handle many complex issues/projects concurrently.
• Willingness and ability to travel globally 20% of the time.

Requirements

• Demonstrated leadership in a matrix environment.
• Strong execution discipline and Say-Do ratio, with consistent follow-through.
• P6 and Microsoft suite proficiency.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Thrives in high-demand, detail oriented & multi-priority environments.
• Strategic thinker with a track record for developing innovative solutions to difficult business problems.
• Project Controls management, Contract Management or Risk Management experience.
• Project/Construction management experience in power industry.
• Structured, hands-on problem solver with focus on root cause and sustainable outcomes.
• Technical knowledge of commercial nuclear reactors & associated systems.

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 include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions.
• Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
• Tuition assistance.
• Adoption assistance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Disability benefits.
• Life insurance.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Permissive time off.