Senior Project Manager
Senior Project Manager
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Job Description Summary
The Project Manager will manage software implementation projects of GE software for electrical utilities as part of the new GE Vernova Electrification Software business. The successful candidate will demonstrate leadership in successfully delivering Software solutions (like EMS ADMS Market system) on time on budget and with customer satisfaction communicating business goals programs and processes.Job Description
In this role he/she will utilize their experience or expertise to solve problems develop and execute objectives for self and others and can affect shortterm and some longterm business goals.
- Plan and implement software deployment projects at various customer work sites in the US and abroad including the activities of staff and subcontractors
- Manage the project budget and timeline and ensure the resources are available to complete the project within budget and on time in order to meet customer obligations
- Primary customer contact for the duration of each project. May commission resolve specification issues handle correspondence provide periodic updates ensure customer satisfaction and negotiate/coordinate with staff as appropriate
- Proactively provide customers with product and services information and project updates
- Identify opportunities for customers to get the best value out of GE software
- Translate customer needs / requirements into detailed project plans while driving internal to meet project targets
- Manage a network of resources (including contractors) in support of project .
- Identify opportunities to expand the project in ways that bring value to our customer and satisfy our profitability requirements. Negotiate change orders with the customers
- Take part in the writing of reports that describe the results of a project
- Participate in the development of proposals for projects
- Ensure that delivered products and services achieve highest quality and performance levels
- Professionally represent GE during all customer communications
Required Qualifications
- This role requires experience in the Services & Digital Project Management. Knowledge level is comparable to a Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college or a high school diploma with relevant experience).
- Knowledge of US Electric Utility Industry Operations preferably in Energy Markets space.
- Strong Project Management skills
- At least 5 years of experience in an engineering or project management position with responsibility for large scale IT projects
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
- Must be willing to travel <25.
Desired Characteristics
- Previous experience in the software industry preferably software services
- Understanding of GE software products such as nGEM eterra PowerOn equivalent is a plus
- Good technical background with proven understanding of Windows and/or Unix based systems and complex software development for realtime environments.
- Strong PC skills required including use of standard MS Office applications. Experience using PM and project planning software tools; (P6 Project preferred.
- Knowledge of contract structure and familiarity with contractual terms required (T&Cs).
- Strong understanding of accounting/financial principles with the ability to create and analyze financial and project reports.
- Ability to delegate tasks and responsibilities appropriately and effectively manage project resources. Ability to effectively coordinate with other managers and senior level staff including sales marketing project delivery and product leads.
- Excellent verbal written and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to write professional and technical reports and procedures. Ability to make formal and informal presentations to technical and nontechnical staff and customers.
- Proven sound negotiation and conflict management skills.
- Communicates the importance of understanding customers business strategies to become an advocate for profitability on behalf of the customer actively reviews accounts meets with customers observes sales force etc. Coaches/mentors peers and others on the relationship between GE solutions and value to the customer.
- Uncovers and articulates critical success factors necessary for the customer to acquire
- implement and utilize a solution; assists customer in identifying shortcomings even when they may delay a commercial decision; utilizes GE experts to propose creative ways for the customer to master the critical success factors; articulates a roadmap that provides a high likelihood of the customer realizing expected business benefits and other key stakeholders achieving desired personal success; is accountable for overall customer success.
- Proactively identifies and removes project obstacles or barriers on behalf of the team. Navigates accountability in a matrixed organization. Communicates and demonstrates a shared sense of purpose. Learns from failure.
- Establishes & communicates team members roles in relation to their function and data. Shares knowledge power and credit establishing trust credibility and goodwill. Coordinates role responsibilities with that of others to achieve mutual goals. Encourages groups to work together to efficiently resolve problems. Proactively coaches and/or mentors others to improve their contribution to the team. Fosters relationship building between team members and those outside the team. Works with others to achieve goals without regard to band/title. Identifies gaps in roles on teams and is recognized for growing and distributing talent pools across the organization.
- Demonstrates a passion for work and for continual learning. Persistently seeks to accomplish challenges and approaches difficult situations with optimism. Encourages their teams commitment to GEs corporate goals and beliefs. Identifies new opportunities by creating bonds of trust with customers. Creates a team environment where people are motivated share more are highly engaged and ultimately perform better. Evangelizes the value of a humanfocused perspective in product management.
- Influences and energizes others toward the common vision and goal. Maintains excitement for a process and drives to new directions of meeting the goal in the face of unfavorable odds and setbacks.
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Additional Information
The base pay range for this position is $104000 $156000 USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates experience education and skill set. This position is also eligible for 15 variable incentive compensation.
*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110 120 or 130 of salary in certain areas.
Healthcare benefits include medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach a 24/7 nursebased resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program providing 24/7 confidential assessment counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan a taxadvantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance adoption assistance paid parental leave disability insurance life insurance and paid timeoff for vacation or illness.
General Electric Company Ropcor Inc. their successors and in some cases their affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e. is a Sponsor). Each Sponsor 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 Sponsors welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
Additional Information
GE Vernova offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is anEqual 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
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
