Lead Engineer – System Engineering

GE Vernova

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About The Position

The Machine Head Subsystem Lead Technical Program Manager provides program and operational leadership enabling the Machine Head team to achieve business priorities, execute programs, and run the business with excellence. They will work closely with Product Managers, Engineers, and Configuration Management to maintain a tightly interconnected team working towards the common goal of developing world-class wind turbine programs. Responsible for departmental operations planning/execution or is focused on execution of professional activities within a technical discipline. Functions with some autonomy but guided by established policies or review of end results. The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university or similar
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Program Management, Renewable Energy Engineering or related fields.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to break-down complex issues, determine possible courses of action, and enable effective decision making
• Ability to prioritize information, using analytical thinking for decision making
• Technical aptitude and familiarity with industrial-scale projects or products
• System or product-level mindset
• Effective oral and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Established project management skills
• Has in-depth knowledge of GE Vernova internal standards for product development

Responsibilities

• Own the planning and execution of subsystem work portfolio including subsystem deliverables, budget, resource identification, and priority discussions for New Product Introduction programs from conception through product sunset.
• Own subsystem NPI schedule structure and fidelity.
• Coordinate execution of deliverables and detailed schedule dependencies with Systems Program Managers and Subsystem Integrators to align plans and escalate visibility to critical path activities.
• Assure timely resolution of issues, keep the stakeholders advised of the progress of the program, and negotiate changes, variations, solutions to issues.
• Lead multiple programs in parallel from conception through field validation.
• Explain difficult or sensitive information; work to build consensus.
• Use the latest tools and methods to facilitate world class operational rigor for the team.
• Drive simplification and standardization of best practices into program execution.
• Manage cross-platform programs for the Machine Head subsystem.

Benefits

• GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
• Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level