AddressWithin GE Vernova and Grid Solutions, the FACTS Product Delivery Group (PDG) is fully accountable for providing (OTR) integrated FACTS solutions worldwide. As such, it owns its tendering force, operations, R&D and product management. We deliver reactive power compensators such as Static Synchronous Compensators (STATCOM) and Static Var Compensators (SVC), on which we are the global Centre of Excellence (CoE). These systems are used to control power system voltage and reactive power flow as well as to improve the power system stability and transmission system efficiency. Via our projects, you truly have a chance to make the world a better place by helping our global customers in saving vital energy and securing stable electricity distribution.
Job Description
As a Technical Project Manager on our FACTS Project Management team (Flexible AC transmission system) you'll focus the project management and the project execution on our ongoing delivery projects and support the sales team. Our main products are Static VAR Compensator (SVC) and Static Synchronous Compensator (STATCOM). In this role you interface across the GE Grid Solution with engineering, sourcing, finance and logistics regarding project execution matters. The role has autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Travel is expected to account for about 15%.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional Project Teams and be fully responsible for project schedule, budget and profitability.
- Be the single point of contact for the customer (internal and/or external) on all project matters and represent GE Grid Solution in front of customers as required on all project related issues and question.
- Represent the customer (internally) for project specific issues.
- Ensure safe, compliant and successful execution of all project obligation.
- Coordinate and perform administrative activities as per relevant PM processes, including developing of project budgets, track operation activities, manage component deliveries, indirect purchases, manpower levels, project schedules, Invoicing, bank/payment guarantees, requisitions, documentation requirements etc.
- Participate in process & quality improvement and business initiatives and provide feedback on lessons learned to other departments.
- Assist with project execution input in support of GE sales team and assist the GE sales team to develop executable & competitive proposals.
- To coordinate, plan and communicate of all work activities with the customers and internal contacts
- Manage day-to-day project activities.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree (Electrical Engineering or a similar technical field) from an accredited university
- Ability and availability to travel both Domestic and International (approximately 15% of working time)
- +3 years of work experience in project management on industrial investment projects
- Demonstrative knowledge of project management processes and procedures
- Experience with SVC/Statcom or similar systems are seeing as benefit
- Fluency in English
- Fluency in Finish seen as benefit (not mandatory)
Desired Characteristics:
You will have already some working experience in an international environment, but above all we expect you to be a self-starter with high level of flexibility, resilience and self-learning attitude. As a person, you are a solid team-player with good prioritizing, communication and interpersonal skills. Previous experience on electrical substations or -equipment is a advantage.
Interested to join us?
We offer you a unique and varied role in a truly international environment and great opportunities to further develop your skills and career at GE.
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Please apply by sending your application and CV as soon as possible to http://www.ge.com/careers, the position will be filled as soon as suitable candidate is found.
