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Senior Project Management roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a related field, such as business, engineering, or construction management. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, making it a reliable path for Australian professionals with a confirmed job offer.
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The Senior Project Manager with focus on Operational Readiness for New Plant Development supports the respective Project Director in planning and executing contracts for the design and construction of new nuclear power plants, including managing the quality, cost and schedule of the execution process. Additional focus includes project administration and configuration management of project documentation to assist the Project Director.
Essential Responsibilities
As the Senior Project Manager, responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Be responsible for on-time project delivery, profit & loss accountability, and customer satisfaction through management of project related activities and resources.
- Assist Project Director in organizing project cost structure in Oracle ERP.
- Participate in customer, internal, and/or supplier project kickoff meetings and support the Project Director with preparation & coordination of customer, internal, and/or supplier kickoff meetings.
- Develop and maintain a project roster including assigning and monitoring timely completion of project related training activities.
- Develop and issue the Project Management Plan and related project plans and project procedures; facilitate the implementation of project plans and project procedures across the larger project team.
- Support the development and deployment of project infrastructure and project tools.
- Ensure compliance with U.S. export control and other requirements as applicable.
- Support coordination of project activities; monitor and control progress on project deliverables.
- Ensure the conformance of project deliverables with contract and project requirements.
- Organize and archive project correspondence and records consistent with Project Configuration Management Plan.
- Lead, draft, and issue project management meeting notes, action item lists, and project progress reports.
- Other relevant duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.
- Minimum 4 years of professional experience in project management, engineering, or business.
- OR High school diploma / GED.
- Minimum 8 years of professional experience in project management, engineering, or business.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
- 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 U.S. export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of U.S. person status prior to employment.
- The preferred work location is at the GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH) headquarters in Wilmington, NC but highly qualified remote eligible candidates will be considered. (Relocation assistance provided)
- Ability to travel up to 50%.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- BWR Operations/Maintenance experiencing is highly desired.
- Training development or training program experience is highly desired.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or STEM.
- Fundamental-level financial or accounting knowledge.
- Experience or familiarity with Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) or Sodium Fast Reactor (SFR) designs.
- Knowledge of the power industry, customer, and competitive environment.
- Demonstrated ability supporting project budget, schedule, and quality objectives.
- Financial control knowledge and understanding.
- Demonstrated professional interpersonal and influencing skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, etc.)
- Demonstrated organizational skills, particularly when related to project execution.
- Ability to take initiative and to work independently.
- Extreme attention to detail, follow up, highly organized.
- Demonstrated ability to balance workload under short deadlines and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
- Strong process orientation in approach to work.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, etc.)
- Demonstrated organizational skills, particularly when related to project execution.
- Lean Six Sigma training and experience.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
LI-Remote - This is a remote position
Application Deadline: June 17, 2026
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $114,100.00 and $190,200.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on June 10, 2026.
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and 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, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
INTRODUCTION
The Senior Project Manager with focus on Operational Readiness for New Plant Development supports the respective Project Director in planning and executing contracts for the design and construction of new nuclear power plants, including managing the quality, cost and schedule of the execution process. Additional focus includes project administration and configuration management of project documentation to assist the Project Director.
Essential Responsibilities
As the Senior Project Manager, responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Be responsible for on-time project delivery, profit & loss accountability, and customer satisfaction through management of project related activities and resources.
- Assist Project Director in organizing project cost structure in Oracle ERP.
- Participate in customer, internal, and/or supplier project kickoff meetings and support the Project Director with preparation & coordination of customer, internal, and/or supplier kickoff meetings.
- Develop and maintain a project roster including assigning and monitoring timely completion of project related training activities.
- Develop and issue the Project Management Plan and related project plans and project procedures; facilitate the implementation of project plans and project procedures across the larger project team.
- Support the development and deployment of project infrastructure and project tools.
- Ensure compliance with U.S. export control and other requirements as applicable.
- Support coordination of project activities; monitor and control progress on project deliverables.
- Ensure the conformance of project deliverables with contract and project requirements.
- Organize and archive project correspondence and records consistent with Project Configuration Management Plan.
- Lead, draft, and issue project management meeting notes, action item lists, and project progress reports.
- Other relevant duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.
- Minimum 4 years of professional experience in project management, engineering, or business.
- OR High school diploma / GED.
- Minimum 8 years of professional experience in project management, engineering, or business.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
- 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 U.S. export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of U.S. person status prior to employment.
- The preferred work location is at the GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH) headquarters in Wilmington, NC but highly qualified remote eligible candidates will be considered. (Relocation assistance provided)
- Ability to travel up to 50%.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- BWR Operations/Maintenance experiencing is highly desired.
- Training development or training program experience is highly desired.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or STEM.
- Fundamental-level financial or accounting knowledge.
- Experience or familiarity with Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) or Sodium Fast Reactor (SFR) designs.
- Knowledge of the power industry, customer, and competitive environment.
- Demonstrated ability supporting project budget, schedule, and quality objectives.
- Financial control knowledge and understanding.
- Demonstrated professional interpersonal and influencing skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, etc.)
- Demonstrated organizational skills, particularly when related to project execution.
- Ability to take initiative and to work independently.
- Extreme attention to detail, follow up, highly organized.
- Demonstrated ability to balance workload under short deadlines and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
- Strong process orientation in approach to work.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, etc.)
- Demonstrated organizational skills, particularly when related to project execution.
- Lean Six Sigma training and experience.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
LI-Remote - This is a remote position
Application Deadline: June 17, 2026
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $114,100.00 and $190,200.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on June 10, 2026.
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and 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, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
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Align your credentials with specialty occupation
Your Australian degree must match the specific discipline of the project management role, not just management broadly. A construction PM role needs an engineering or construction management degree; a tech PM role needs an IT or computer science background to satisfy E-3 visa specialty occupation criteria.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search the DOL's Foreign Labor Certification Data Center for employers who have previously filed Labor Condition Applications for project management titles. Those employers already understand the E-3 process and are far less likely to delay or withdraw an offer over sponsorship uncertainty.
Address the specialty occupation question early
Senior project management roles sometimes face consular scrutiny over whether they genuinely require a degree in a specific field. Before your interview, document how the role uses specialized theoretical knowledge, not just general managerial experience, and bring supporting evidence such as project scope statements or technical specifications.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the LCA and paperwork
Once you have an offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork. The LCA must be certified by the DOL before your consulate appointment, and errors at that stage can delay your start date by weeks.
Clarify third-party worksite arrangements with your employer
Many senior PM roles involve deploying to a client site rather than the employer's own office. Confirm with your employer that the LCA reflects the actual work location, since the DOL requires a separate LCA for each worksite, and a mismatch can invalidate your visa documentation.
Prepare your I-94 and status records before the consulate
If you've held a prior U.S. visa, download your complete I-94 history from the CBP portal before your consulate appointment. Consular officers reviewing PM applications often ask about previous U.S. work authorization, and gaps or unexplained entries can trigger administrative processing.
E-3 Visa Senior Project Management: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Senior Project Management jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for E-3 visa sponsorship roles in the U.S. Filter by job title and location to surface employers actively hiring for Senior Project Management positions who are familiar with the E-3 process. Standard job boards don't filter by visa sponsorship willingness, which means a lot of wasted applications.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Senior Project Management role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It can, but it's not automatic. The role must require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field, such as engineering, construction management, business administration, or information systems, not just any degree. Generic management roles that accept any degree field often fail the specialty occupation test at the consulate. Your job offer letter and supporting documentation should explicitly tie the role's duties to a theoretical body of knowledge in a defined discipline.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Senior Project Management professionals?
The E-3 has no annual lottery and no numerical cap, so you can apply any time of year once you have a job offer. The H-1B visa requires entering a random lottery in March for an October start date, and selection is not guaranteed. For Australian project managers, the E-3 is a faster and more predictable route. Both visas require the employer to file an LCA with the DOL certifying prevailing wage compliance before the application proceeds.
Can I change employers or projects on an E-3 as a Senior Project Manager?
Yes, but you need a new LCA and, in most cases, a new E-3 visa before starting with the new employer. If you're already in the U.S. in E-3 status, you can begin working for the new employer once the new LCA is certified and the visa is filed, though the consulate appointment requirement adds complexity. Project managers who frequently move between firms should plan three to four months of lead time for each transition to avoid gaps in work authorization.