Staff Software Project Manager

$116,000 - $174,000/Yr

GE Vernova - Melbourne, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Melbourne, FL

Utilities

About the position

The Staff Software Project Manager is responsible for the comprehensive execution of technical projects, ensuring high-quality outcomes for both internal and external customers. This role involves collaborating with functional owners to define project requirements, coordinating with technical teams, and managing project delivery within the defined scope, budget, and timeline. The position emphasizes adherence to project management practices and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business and functional partners and technology leadership in specifying requirements.
• Drive technology discussion and strategy in line with business needs.
• Define execution plan and approach based on project scope, expected timeline and available budget/resources.
• Facilitate convergence of functional and technical knowledge.
• Work with technical team often comprising of members of separate organizations to coordinate day-to-day execution as per outlined plan.
• Cooperate with and manage external vendors as required.
• Ensure pre-defined project management processes and practices are followed.
• Drive simplification and improvement as necessary.
• Support execution team with resolution of roadblocks and interdependencies.
• Partner with technical and functional teams external to the project to ensure their tasks are completed as required.
• Manage project risks, scope changes and other non-standard events throughout the life of the project.
• Manage stakeholder communication and progress reporting.
• Ensure quality of deliverables is verified and matching stakeholder expectations.
• Track project outcomes realization and customer satisfaction levels through established metrics against service level.
• Ensure lessons learned are collected.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 6 years of experience in project management.
• Strong team player who collaborates well with others to solve problems and actively incorporates input from various sources.
• Experience working with others on a global basis.
• Ability to coach and mentor others.
• Demonstrated customer focus, evaluating decisions through the eyes of the customer and building strong customer relationships.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and evaluate information/data to make decisions.
• Change-oriented, actively generating process improvements and driving change initiatives.

Nice-to-haves

• PMP, ScrumMaster or related Project Management certifications.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Adoption assistance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time-off for vacation or illness