Senior Program Manager

Summary GE Vernovas Power Conversion Storage combines advanced energy conversion and storage systems to meet the electrification needs of utilities and Industries As a key member of a global and matrixed design team Senior Program Manager is responsible for managing NTI NPI DMP programs across portfolios ensuring that it align with business goals and are completed on time and within budget Works closely with the PMO office to support operations process improvement initiatives resource loading levelling at portfolio level Play a key role in communication risk management and decision-making while driving continuous improvement across the organizations program portfolios Work with Global team to manage critical programs which includes hardware software activities covering Industrial drives Synchronous Condensers Switch gears Solar Storage products Role Summary Purpose The Senior Program Manager as a member of Power Conversion Storage team will be a self-drive candidate responsible toManage NPI Sustaining programs across multiple portfolios which includes but not limited to power electronic drives switch gears Rotating Machines Synchronous Condensers and BESS productsWork closely with portfolio manager on slotting resources across programs based on program priority Support PMO office on process improvement initiatives Define program charter work with sponsor to secure budget resources and agree upon the timelines Understand product requirements derive scope breakdown requirements to tasks to manage in JIRA and Smartsheet Proactively develop maintain drive and communicate project timelines to broader cross-functional team Run periodic scrums to manage sprints and daily issues Manage program risk changes throughout the product lifecycle Evaluating program performance and preparing project progress reports Publishing program dashboards milestone reports and health status Monitor planned vs actual program budget publish program spend variance and forecast Demonstrate Cost-out mind set on the product design during the NPI program life cycle Identify and evaluate sources of new product parts in partnership with Sourcing Work with Manufacturing to understand production issues facilitate to resolve product issues with the help of design team Lead facilitate design reviews track formal actions to closure Smooth transition of product solution to projects team Understand fleet issues facilitate design team for resolution Ensure continuous communication and update to all stakeholders Continuously evaluate the program lessons learned both during project gates and after milestones and delivery Support organizational continuous quality improvement processes to reduce defects in parts repairs and service Other responsibilities include working closely with Product Management Sales Design Consultancies Marketing Communications Supply Chain Suppliers and Customer Support to deliver winning product that ensure incremental revenue customer satisfaction time to market and margin goals are met Qualifications RequirementsBachelor s or masters degree in engineering with passion in program management 12-18 years of Program Management experience preferably from managing power electronic drives Rotating Machines Synchronous Condensers based NPI programs Task management using JIRA Confluence SmartsheetCertified in project management tools PMP or Prince2 Desired CharacteristicsGood IT skills and Experience with the Microsoft packages PLM SAP or equivalent EPR knowledge Awareness on power electronic drives and solutions for industry and renewable application Awareness on Industrial Controller Software development powered by Real Time operating System Awareness on Vxworks CPLD HMI software development Ability to recognize UL IEC ISO standards understand EU NA regulatory requirements DMAIC process FMEA 8D Fish bone analysis Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to motivate people Customer-focused and solution-oriented Capability of coaching and leading project teams Proven ability to work both independently and in teams in an environment with tight deadlines Open-minded and good at sharing and gathering information within a team Commitment to safety customer service quality and continuous improvement in processes and knowledge sharing High-quality written verbal and presentation communication skills Extremely organized and accountable Solid teamwork coordination resourcefulness planning and negotiation skills Experience with multi-disciplinary and 3rd party teams Demonstrated flexibility working in an innovative and agile organization Strong creative thinking and brainstorming Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Strong research and sourcing skills Deep understanding of the design process Additional InformationRelocation Assistance Provided Yes