Program Manager
Schenectady, NY - USA
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
Program Management/ Planning/ Coordinating activities typically in the context of a production or services project to fulfill a customer order or need according to financial/commercial parameters and ensuring customer satisfaction. Impacts departmental operations and responsible for planning/execution. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Upon approval and acceptance of program be responsible for the whole scope of site activities from site mobilization to final acceptance including but not limited to the coordination of parts and labor
- Working with appropriate personnel attain customer approval for implementation of the designated work scope.
- Work closely with engineering to ensure Work instructions and scope of programs are accurate and updates are incorporated.
- Ensure all safety requirements are met before execution is started and any special LOTO procedures are developed.
- Establish and maintain performance metrics specifically cost and schedule of implementation
- Identify and mitigate any potential barriers or delays in program execution.
- Regular cost debriefing to ensure budget of program is being met taking any required actions as necessary if cost is exceeding estimates.
- Regular schedule updates in systems of records to include completion and future schedule.
- Uses some judgment and has some ability to propose different solutions outside of standard scope to efficiently implement the program such as bundling of multiple programs.
- Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own teams to arrive at decisions.
- Comfortable with the challenges and different process of working within different countries for same program.
- Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus. Developing persuasion skills required to influence others on topics within field.
- Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
- Will lead moderate to large scale programs with programs ranging from 100 to 1000s of turbine.
- Ability to report progress and issues to multiple levels within the organization.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in the Services & Retrofit/Upgrade in wind turbines or related industry experience.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience with ORACLE purchasing system/invoicing or equivalent and debriefing systems.
Desired Characteristics
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
- Ability to document plan market and execute programs.
- Established project management skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office suite
- Ability to multitask prioritize and work effectively with virtual global remote team
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:
Manager
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