Senior Project Manager

Job Description Summary
GE Vernova would like to recruit a Senior Project Manager to work from our Stafford office.
This individual will manage the smooth operation of the assigned Projects from handover through to customer delivery, you will manage a full cross functional team involved in design, sourcing, manufacturing and other functions, so as to ensure that projects are delivered in accordance with defined Safety, Quality, Cost and Time (SQCD) targets.
Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.
Job Description
Expected duties will include:

• Developing and maintaining expected and actual project costs.
• Developing and maintaining Project timescales providing contingency planning where required to ensure a timely delivery.
• Managing the scope content ensuring that all stakeholders are aware of the project scope and any implications of a change.
• Risk and Opportunity management - Ensuring that all risks and issues are identified and where appropriate mitigated.
• To provide an accurate monthly management report of all assigned projects.
• Call and lead Gate reviews.
• Ensure all project authorisation is secured both technically and financially.
• To communicate effectively with all the stakeholders.
• Provide project leadership and guidance from project concept through to project delivery to customer and to conduct project feedback reviews at the appropriate time.
• It is expected that this position will act as the focus for project based activities and perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Areas of Responsibility:

• To manage the smooth operation of the assigned Projects.
• To co-ordinate, monitor and manage Project activities to ensure timely performance in accordance with contractual requirements.
• To develop and maintain close relationships with Customers (UK and overseas).
• To ensure that the Projects Department is the focal point for all communication with the Customer.
• To manage the professional and efficient handling of correspondence to and from Customers.
• To attend and participate in meetings with Customers (UK and overseas).
• To ensure that appropriate persons/departments (Engineering, Purchasing, Finance, Legal, Master Scheduling etc.) are informed of Customer requirements in a timely manner.
• To ensure that agreed Customer specifications and requirements are effectively disseminated to all relevant parties, and understood and complied within the Project.
• To ensure that the Company's interests are safeguarded, and financial benefit maximized as far as reasonably possible.
• To ensure that Project costs are reviewed on a regular basis and are kept within agreed budgets / targets.
• To report (as frequently as required) on Project progress and to produce performance related information.
• To ensure that Project invoices are raised without delay and overdue debts are kept to a minimum.
• To ensure that Project extras are captured and covered by formal Variations to Contract.
• To ensure full compliance with all contractual requirements, both commercial and technical.
• To maintain and ensure compliance with relevant Commercial, Financial and Quality Instructions.
• To establish a Risk Register, to identify and report any risk or opportunity to the project and or company and assist in mitigating any said risk and maximising any said opportunity.
• To ensure that the Commercial Director and other relevant parties are kept informed of all major Project issues

Educational Requirements

• Related undergraduate degree. Electrical Engineering or related field is preferred

Technical Knowledge/Experience

• Experienced in Project management complex, high value, multi-disciplinary projects
• Good operational knowledge of Risk Management
• Good communicator.
• Must be able to present complex scenarios whilst maintaining relevant focus.
• Experience of managing multi-disciplinary teams.
• Fluent in English language.
• Additional languages are advantageous.
• Have a good level of knowledge for Windows PC based office tools.

Grid Solutions, a GE Vernova business, serves customers globally with over 13,000 employees. We provide power utilities and industries worldwide with equipment, systems and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. Grid Solutions is focused on addressing the challenges of the energy transition by enabling the safe and reliable connection of renewable and distributed energy resources to the grid. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition.
About GE Grid Solutions:
At GE Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.
Why we come to work:
At GE Renewable Energy, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we're always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you'll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you'll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.
What we offer:
A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements
Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No