Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GE Vernova is seeking a Senior Controls Program Manager to oversee and manage critical initiatives for the Turbomachinery Controls and Mark VIe platform product lines. The role involves leading complex programs, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring alignment between technical objectives and market competitiveness.
Responsibilities
- Lead the full-lifecycle execution of complex programs, leveraging and improving program management fundamentals to ensure rigor, while remaining accountable for scope, budget, and timely delivery
- Form strong working relationships within informal cross-functional teams to drive consistent progress
- Drive wing-to-wing product integration by identifying and bridging gaps in functional coordination; actively partnering with engineering and other stakeholders to ensure all functional responsibilities are tracked and synchronized effectively
- Provide high-level visibility to senior leadership by delivering regular, accurate reporting on program progress, risks, and performance outcomes
- Act as a mentor and resource for more junior resources in similar roles, as well as for those working within project teams
- Embrace and propagate Lean principles throughout the organization to drive on-going continuous improvement
- Prioritize customer success by engaging stakeholders for input and feedback, and validating program outcomes through the customer’s lens
- Ensure tight coordination and synergy, preventing duplication of work across various Pivot-to-Value (P2V), product development, integration, and Supply Chain programs
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or a business-related discipline, or equivalent experience (4+ years in a technology focused role)
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience
- 20% Travel to both domestically and internationally to support business engagements (internal & customer focused)
- Comprehensive knowledge of GE Gas Power products & services, processes, tools, and organizational structure, with a working knowledge of controls
- Proven ability to lead horizontally through influence in a diverse, matrixed global organization; capable of resolving complex issues across functional areas and business lines
- Highly motivated, self-starting, and decisive; capable of making independent, data-driven decisions in ambiguous situations
- Strong business acumen and judgement, with the ability to handle complex tasks, navigate market/customer needs, and offer innovative solutions that go beyond traditional thinking
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively translate complex technical data for all levels of the organization and external stakeholders
- Demonstrates strong organizational skills with a systematic approach to process analysis and strategy development; capable of driving results autonomously under pressure
- Proven ability to act as a change agent while challenging the status quo to drive operational efficiency / Lean experience preferred
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification(s)
Benefits
- Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
- The GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
- Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
- Tuition assistance
- Adoption assistance
- Paid parental leave
- Disability benefits
- Life insurance
- 12 paid holidays
- Permissive time off
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