Project Management Lead Jobs in North Carolina
Project Management Lead jobs in North Carolina are open across Charlotte, Raleigh, and Durham and other North Carolina metros, with employers like GE Vernova, Westwood Professional Services, and Trane Technologies hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
The Lead Project Management Specialist 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 will be made toward project administration and configuration management of project documentation to assist the Project Director.
Essential Responsibilities:
As the Lead Project Management Specialist, 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
- Support the development & issuance of the Project Management Plan & related project plans and project procedures; promotes 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. government 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 are assigned
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college and a minimum of 2 years managing projects (nuclear preferred but any energy or other large scale projects)
Eligibility
- The preferred work location for this role is at the GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH) Headquarters Wilmington, NC but highly qualified remote candidates will be considered.
- 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.
Desired Qualifications:
- Demonstrated organizational skills, particularly when related to project execution
- Bachelors 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 leadership skills, including high level of motivation, integrity, and self-confidence
- Ability to take initiative and to work independently
- Ability to influence others
- 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
- Exceptional proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
- Six Sigma Training (BB, DFSS, etc.) (GE Employees only)
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, etc.)
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 26, 2026
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $87,000.00 and $145,000.00. 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 09, 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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Project Management Lead Job Market in North Carolina
A snapshot from current North Carolina openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- GE Vernova12

- Westwood Professional Services7

- Trane Technologies6

- Truist6

- WSP6

Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services70
- Technology & Software27
- Manufacturing23
- Construction & Real Estate19
- Banking & Financial Services16
What North Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project management lead jobs across North Carolina.
- PMP or equivalent certification with five or more years of project management experience
- Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and multiple concurrent projects
- Proficiency in project management tools such as Jira, Microsoft Project, or Smartsheet
- Experience developing project plans, budgets, risk registers, and status reports
- Strong stakeholder communication and executive-level presentation skills
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, information technology, or a related field
Project Management Lead Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How many project management lead jobs are there in North Carolina?
There are 252+ project management lead openings in North Carolina on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Charlotte, Raleigh, and Durham. New positions post regularly as employers across North Carolina hire.
How much do project management leads make in North Carolina?
Project management leads in North Carolina earn a median of about $100,820 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $61,570 for the lowest 10% to over $164,050 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which North Carolina cities have the most project management lead jobs?
Charlotte, Raleigh, and Durham have the most project management lead openings in North Carolina right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire project management leads in North Carolina?
Employers hiring project management leads in North Carolina include GE Vernova, Westwood Professional Services, and Trane Technologies, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote project management lead jobs in North Carolina?
Yes. About 29% of project management lead openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in North Carolina metros.
How do I apply for project management lead jobs in North Carolina?
You can apply to project management lead jobs in North Carolina directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred North Carolina location, then apply to each one that fits.
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