Project Manager - Pillar Tools

About the role

The Project Manager – Pillar Tools is a key role in Gas Power Engineering focused on the development, sustainment, and advancement of software functionality for product and asset lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager Lead for pillar tool development initiatives, such as next generation PLM development, translating business process requirements into implementation, sustainability, and enhancement of software functionality.
• Drive day-to-day engagement for platform development(s), acting as a focal point with the business to continually raise awareness and alignment, synergizing expectations as changes occur.
• Manage, coordinate, and drive execution of software development through project tollgates, across business groups where applicable, applying Lean methodologies to identify and act on pain points.
• Apply appropriate Daily Management, disseminating project KPIs, operational management needs for platform lifecycles, and alignment with Leadership, Stakeholders, and Users.
• Collaborate with IT and cross-business teams on program needs, plan socialization approach, and going-forward guidance, particularly targeting alignment when faced with lack of consensus.
• Provide consistent communication rhythm on project(s) status and operational improvements with individual contributors, colleagues, and leadership.
• Ensure requirements are completed prior to IT production releases.

Requirements

• 4 + years of Project Management experience in Engineering/Technology and/or Engineering Tools.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.

Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrated leadership experience that embodies the GE Vernova Way:
• (1) Innovation enabler to solve challenging technical issues, uphold the value of, and improve upon internal controls strategy for enterprise tools and capabilities.
• (2) Considers overarching business asks with CUSTOMER FOCUS in view when recommending actions and strategies that impact product and service value.
• (3) Indoctrinates a LEAN mindset in all work areas, eliminating non-value-added activities while leveraging technical expertise to simplify full value stream.
• (4) Collaborates effectively to ensure value, quality, and accuracy of outputs support a ONE TEAM approach focused on the realization of win-win solutions.
• (5) Accepts ACCOUNTABILITY for outputs that individually and collectively deliver on commitments and purpose, always with Safety and Quality consideration.
• Self-starter who takes input from multiple stakeholders and technical requirements to lead, influence, and build consensus with others, even with incomplete data or direction.
• Holds a "change agent" mindset. Identifies critical path decisions, makes recommendations, influences IT leaders and business process owners to maximize customer & internal business benefits.
• Effectively communicates to different org levels, presenting prepared, data-based recommendations.
• Working knowledge of enterprise tools that interface with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Services.
• Set realistic objectives, accurately appraises situations, detects risks and issues, provides constructive feedback, and adapts seamlessly to changes in priorities.
• Strategic thinker with strong organization, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Desired Characteristics listed above.

Skills

• Strong understanding and experience with software development methodologies and supporting tools, preferably with Agile and scrum framework approaches.
• Industrial Engineering tools knowledge: PLMs (Enovia and/or Teamcenter preferred), basic knowledge of ERPs (SAP, and/or Oracle preferred); familiarity with CAD.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.
• Tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.