Internal Project Manager Team Leader

GE Vernova•Schenectady, NY

About The Position

The Pole Internal Project Management (IPM) Leader will lead a team of IPMs responsible for managing Delivery & Cost for their Projects through proactive risk & opportunity management, cross-functional mitigation action plans & coordination, and change management processes. The Pole IPM Leader will work in partnership with the Pole and cross-functional managers to achieve Delivery & Cost targets, and drive continuous improvement through Standard Work and Daily Management. Job Description The IPM Team Leader role is divided between acting as an IPM and acting as a leader within the team. Roles and Responsibilities Internal Project Manager Serves as a Partner to the Project Manager, directly responsible for managing the Delivery & Cost of the Project. Leads a core team on the Project consisting of the Equipment Planner, Scheduler & Cost Analyst to fulfill the Project Delivery & Cost targets. Leverage lessons learned from other similar projects to identify and assess scope and risks on the Project. Review the Key Handover Documents with the PM & CM and collaborate on strategizing and documenting the cost and schedule risks for the Project. Assembles the project team at launch to introduce the cross-functional team members, set project launch schedule and review the key Project risks, opportunities, and assumptions for execution related to Delivery & Cost. Drives a weekly operating rhythm with the core team and other Project Team members (PM, CM, PFM, PEs, PPMs, LPMs, PQMs) to address risks and opportunities, ensuring there are clear strategies and actions to resolution. Team Leader Model excellence as an IPM to help guide the IPM team Manages a team of IPMs indirectly (IPMs will formally report the IPM Pole Leader) Coach & mentor their IPMs in their standard work activities, to include training, operational and administrative issues, escalations. Conduct 1:1 sessions with IPMs (weekly / bi-weekly) Provide feedback to the IPM Pole Leader on systemic issues and improvement trends based on observations from their IPM’s experiences. Drive continuous improvement for their team and participate in initiatives as directed by the IPM Pole Leader. Report to the Pole IPM Leader and provide critical updates and escalations as needed Support Pole IPM Leader in capacity planning coordination Support Pole IPM Leader in the IPM’s Priorities setting, Mid-Year checkpoints, and annual evaluations

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience
Minimum 10 years of cross-functional business experience with operational and/or project management experience
Must be legally authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future
Candidate must currently reside in the USA

Nice To Haves

Ability to lead and succeed in a cross-functional matrix environment
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
Effective organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills
Demonstrated ability to analyze, resolve problems, and deliver results
Passion for details and ‘can do’ approach
Thorough competency in Microsoft Office Tools
Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt / Master Black Belt Certification or equivalent quality certification
PMP / PMU certification

Responsibilities

Serves as a Partner to the Project Manager, directly responsible for managing the Delivery & Cost of the Project.
Leads a core team on the Project consisting of the Equipment Planner, Scheduler & Cost Analyst to fulfill the Project Delivery & Cost targets.
Leverage lessons learned from other similar projects to identify and assess scope and risks on the Project.
Review the Key Handover Documents with the PM & CM and collaborate on strategizing and documenting the cost and schedule risks for the Project.
Assembles the project team at launch to introduce the cross-functional team members, set project launch schedule and review the key Project risks, opportunities, and assumptions for execution related to Delivery & Cost.
Drives a weekly operating rhythm with the core team and other Project Team members (PM, CM, PFM, PEs, PPMs, LPMs, PQMs) to address risks and opportunities, ensuring there are clear strategies and actions to resolution.
Model excellence as an IPM to help guide the IPM team
Manages a team of IPMs indirectly (IPMs will formally report the IPM Pole Leader)
Coach & mentor their IPMs in their standard work activities, to include training, operational and administrative issues, escalations.
Conduct 1:1 sessions with IPMs (weekly / bi-weekly)
Provide feedback to the IPM Pole Leader on systemic issues and improvement trends based on observations from their IPM’s experiences.
Drive continuous improvement for their team and participate in initiatives as directed by the IPM Pole Leader.
Report to the Pole IPM Leader and provide critical updates and escalations as needed
Support Pole IPM Leader in capacity planning coordination
Support Pole IPM Leader in the IPM’s Priorities setting, Mid-Year checkpoints, and annual evaluations

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
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
permissive time off