Tech Support – Apprentice Program Manager

Location: Greenville, United States of America

Job Description Summary

Innovation

Are you passionate about innovation? Are you excited at the opportunity to electrify and decarbonize the world?

We operate with a founder’s mindset. We deliver innovation with passion, speed, and courage. We continuously challenge our thinking and are empowered to dream big and take smart risks.

What impact you’ll make

The Tech Support Apprentice Program Manager will provide strategic leadership, curriculum oversight, and operational management for our equipment maintenance and machinist apprenticeship pipeline. This role is dedicated to the growth, development, and success of our apprentices as they build the foundational skills necessary to support our shop operations.

Job Description

What you’ll do

• Program Leadership: Provide comprehensive strategic guidance and daily oversight for the equipment maintenance and machinist apprenticeship programs.
• Recruitment & Partnerships: Drive all recruiting activities; build and maintain relationships with local colleges, technical institutes, and career centers. Actively serve on Advisory Boards of key educational partners.
• Curriculum Development: Identify technical training needs; develop and execute training plans that align with current and future machining requirements.
• Apprentice Mentorship: Responsible for the professional development, growth, and performance management of apprentices. Provide coaching, regular reviews, and real-time feedback.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work across the factory, engineering, and HR organizations to ensure the program meets evolving business needs.
• Accountability: Manage program logistics, including attendance, performance tracking, reward and recognition programs, and disciplinary actions within a defined framework.
• Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify opportunities to improve the apprenticeship experience, training methodologies, and program outcomes.

What you’ll bring (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s Degree, Associates Degree, Apprentice Graduate in a machining related program, or 7 years manufacturing experience in a machine tool or manufacturing maintenance environment
• 5 years manufacturing experience in machine tool or manufacturing maintenance environment
• Demonstrated leadership experience

What will make you stand out

• Experience in developing or managing formal apprenticeship or technical training programs.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ownership of hiring effective employees.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit potential new hires.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including students, educators, and shop floor leadership.
• Deep passion for talent development and coaching early-career professionals.
• Ability to work autonomously and take initiative in identifying process improvements.

Benefits Available to You

GE employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: Our Culture | GE Vernova (gecareers.com)

• Our compensation & benefits are designed to help you manage your personal and family needs, while rewarding high performers. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
• A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
• GE invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.

Inclusion & Diversity

At GE, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong. Click here to learn more: https://jobs.gecareers.com/vernova/global/en/i-d-e

About GE Gas Power

GE Gas Power engineers cleaner, more accessible energy that people depend on, powering growth and prosperity for people everywhere. Our leading technologies produce a third of the world’s electricity thanks to our talented people, who make gas work for our customers, stakeholders and the world. Through relentless innovation and continuous partnership with our customers, we are building the energy technologies of the future and providing the cleaner, more efficient power people depend on today.

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: No

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $104,600.00 and $174,400.00. 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 October 23, 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. Retiremen