Job Description Summary
GE Vernovas Power Conversion & Storage combines advanced energy conversion and storage systems to meet the electrification needs of utilities and Industries.
As a key member of a global and matrixed design team Program Manager is responsible for managing NTI/NPI/ DMP programs ensuring that it align with business goals and are completed on time and within budget. Play a key role in communication risk management and decisionmaking while driving continuous improvement across the organizations program portfolios. Work with Global team to manage critical programs which includes hardware & software activities covering Industrial drives Synchronous Condensers Switch gears Solar & Storage products.
Job Description
Role Summary / Purpose:
The Program manager as a member of Power Conversion & Storage team will be a selfdrive candidate responsible to
Developing program charter and Milestone plan for his/her programs.
Developing implementing and maintaining an effective schedule management system.
Coordinating program timelines with internal departments and external stakeholders.
Evaluating program performance and preparing project progress reports.
Keeping stakeholders informed of project timelines and deadlines.
Publishing program dashboards milestone reports and health status
Issuing purchase request follow up with Sourcing for proto sample parts to support NPI proto unit build.
Monitor planned vs. actual program budget publish program spend variance and forecast.
Track program risk until closure
Ensure hardware tools and software licenses are readily available for the program resources.
Ensure traceability of Engineering assets consumables and samples.
Extend administrative and operational support for the programs.
Demonstrate Costout mind set on the product design during the NPI program life cycle.
Identify and evaluate sources of new product parts in partnership with Sourcing.
Work with Manufacturing to understand production issues facilitate to resolve product issues with the help of design team.
Continuously evaluate the program lessons learned both during project gates and after milestones and delivery.
Support organizational continuous quality improvement processes to reduce defects in parts repairs and service.
Other responsibilities include working closely with Product Management Sales Design Consultancies Marketing Communications Supply Chain Suppliers and Customer Support to deliver winning product that ensure incremental revenue customer satisfaction time to market and margin goals are met.
Qualifications / Requirements
Bachelors or masters degree in engineering with passion in program management.
812 years of Program Management experience preferably from managing power electronic drives based NPI programs.
Task management using JIRA Confluence Smartsheet
Certified in project management tools PMP or Prince2.
Desired Characteristics
Good IT skills and Experience with the Microsoft packages PLM SAP or equivalent EPR knowledge.
Awareness on power electronic drives and solutions for industry and renewable application.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to motivate people.
Customerfocused and solutionoriented.
Proven ability to work both independently and in teams in an environment with tight deadlines.
Openminded and good at sharing and gathering information within a team.
Commitment to safety customer service quality and continuous improvement in processes and knowledge sharing.
Highquality written verbal and presentation communication skills. Extremely organized and accountable.
Solid teamwork coordination resourcefulness planning and negotiation skills.
Demonstrated flexibility working in an innovative and agile organization.
Strong creative thinking and brainstorming.
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Required Experience:
Manager