Job Description Summary

GE Vernova’s Power Conversion & Storage business provides electrification systems that are critical to our global customers' power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with the world’s major energy, maritime, and industrial organizations, enabling their transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, drives, and control technologies.

Job Description

Lead the definition of scope and development of schedules for complex engineering projects, oversee project monitoring and follow-up, interact with high-level stakeholders, define and maintain strategic KPIs, and ensure the success of engineering projects.

Role & Responsibilities: 

• Define and develop schedules for complex engineering projects.

• Oversee the monitoring and follow-up of multiple projects.

• Align projects and objectives with high-level stakeholders.

• Define and maintain strategic KPIs for the engineering area.

• Establish control over project milestones by identifying main product/system parts.

• Study project scope in detail, focusing on deliverables and required activities.

• • Create the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) with Project Manager and Engineering Leader involvement.

• Develop detailed project schedules from activity definition, duration, and sequencing.

• Specialize in Project Management tools (e.g., MS-Project, Primavera, Excel, Smartsheet).

• Identify the project's critical path and suggest solutions in conjunction with Product/Project Managers, Lead Engineers.

• Coordinate and control engineering activities, ensuring alignment with product leaders.

• Collaborate with product leaders to incorporate requirements and expectations into project planning and execution.

• Monitor planned activities (Planned vs. Actual) through internal interfaces.

• Incorporate schedule changes and evaluate impacts from Change Orders.

• Plan the development and introduction of new products to the market.

• Commit to Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) and Quality Management System (QMS) standards, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and internal procedures.

Qualifications & Requirements: 

• Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related fields.

• Strong experience in engineering activity planning.

• Proven experience in project management and team leadership.

• Expertise in project management methodologies (e.g., PMI, Agile, Lean).

• Advanced skills in negotiation, conflict management, and decision-making.

• Knowledge of rotary machines and/or experience in make-to-order projects.

• Ability to identify main product/system parts to establish control over project milestones.

• Proficiency in MS-Project and/or Primavera and intermediate/advanced Excel.

• Experience in critical analysis of costs and budgets.

• Knowledge of electrical, industrial, and power systems.

• Availability for travel.

• Knowledge and experience with ERP/SAP systems.

• Fluent in English.

You can expect from us:

• Challenging and exciting projects.

• A work environment where we understand that not everyone has the same expectations about their jobs, careers and work-life balance and we are happy to discuss flexibility requirements.

• Attractive compensation.

• Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits are: Employer pension contribution (not subject to individual contribution), Income protection, Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance.

• 26 days vacation + bank holidays.

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