Job Description Summary

Regional Engineering Manager drives the engineering strategy for Grid Automation APAC region by effective interface between various cluster Engineering teams and global Engineering leaders. The role also responsible to define futuristic approach to the engineering execution in the region and by achieving cost optimization and most effective utilization of resources across the region

Job Description

Regional Engineering leader, GA- APAC

Responsibilities 

Summary :

Regional Engineering Manager drives the engineering strategy for Grid Automation APAC region by effective interface between various cluster Engineering teams and global Engineering leaders. The role also responsible to define futuristic approach to the engineering execution in the region and by achieving cost optimization and most effective utilization of resources across the region.

• Ensure safe operations / process for the Engineering population (Project Engineering, FAT & Field Service Engineering).
• Be accountable for the Technical Competencies of the Region’s Engineering population – with additional specific focus on Complex Energy Transition projects execution.
• Drive: Competency Assessment, Competency Gap identification & Gap closure actions (Hiring / Training / Mentoring / On-job experiential / …).
• Be abreast of the Technical growth needs of the markets and accordingly forecast the Competency needs on the Long-Term Strategy (LTS) basis (minimum Y+3)
• Ensure L1/L2 support process in Regions for GA Products, Solutions & Services.
• Create / Manage process to share & implement Lessons Learnt / Return of Experience (ROE) within the Region and propose suitable ROEs to share globally in close coordination with Global Operations Team.
• Manage comprehensively the Region’s Engineering population Headcount including Contingent Workers, Sub-contractors to ensure Engineering efficiency.
• Actively look for options & drive Regional level Cost-out actions pertaining to Engineering function in close collaboration with Central teams (Competitiveness, Global Ops, CoE, R&D, Product Management) including the use of Global Backoffice / GECC teams effectively.
• Ensure the implementation of DOW / DOR agreed with Interfacing Business lines within Grid Solutions; and provide feedback thereof to improve the collaboration thereof.
• Drive and implement Engineering related CAPEX usage and benefit realization thereof.
• Lead Regional level Engineering process audits and support Global audits from Region’s perspective.
• Set and own the process to ensure effective measurement and control of the cost / days spend by the various projects against the budget / “as sold”
• Analyze results and take needed action
• Provide feed-back to the Tendering team, adjust and validate the costing database related to engineering
• Get involve directly involved in complex topics, by bringing leadership support, escalation and prioritization
• Define, explore and drive strategy for AI tools implementation in Engineering and related processes in the Region

Qualifications

Education: Engineering Degree Electric & Electronic or related

Experience:  10 to 15 years’ experience as Lead design role in the field of High voltage substations, SCADA , RTU or electrical control systems. Lead role in coordinating with various engineering teams and R&D or back office.

Desired characteristics

• Systematic understanding of international standards (IEC, IEEE, ANSI, NEMA) and regional grid codes.
• Strong cross-functional communication, strategic thinking, and experience implementing Lean operating principles Experience with EPC / Interface Management.
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams
• Leadership skills and ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.
• Analytical, problem solving, facilitation, organization, and planning skills.
• Ability to manage escalations, site challenges, supply chains, etc.
• Lean mindset, eliminate waste and create circular feedback for business improvement
• Experience with Engineering tools and softwares

Functional Skills : Fluent in English

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