Lead Project Manager

GE Vernova•Longmont, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Project Manager is responsible for planning, leading, organizing and motivating the cross-functional project team working on turbine controls. As a Lead Project Manager you will be responsible for: Achieving on-time, on-budget and on-quality level of performance while delivering end-to-end projects that provide exceptional execution performance. Acting as a primary customer contact for the duration of each project from purchase order receipt through commissioning; resolving specification issues; handling correspondence; providing periodic updates; ensuring customer satisfaction; negotiating with for customer-requested changes (price and delivery); arranging witness tests; managing contract and terms; collecting accounts receivables and closing out project. Managing and reporting all financial aspects of the project including budgets, costs, margin, invoicing, and receivable collection while promoting change orders and providing estimate-at-completion forecasts. Developing and maintain project schedule and critical control points through collaboration across all functions on major milestones and task completion dates. Directing and administer project-related activities using QMS procedures. Facilitating project closeouts, pre-mortem discussions and Project Review meetings. Providing daily engagement. leadership and direction to other functions within the project team to ensure an alignment on project goals and deliverables for project success. Implementing continuous improvement for processes impacting the organization by developing and suggesting enhancements while maintaining productivity and efficiency. Monitoring project progress closely to update key stakeholders including identification and timely communication of project risks to management teams. Influence decision making and problem solving across cross-functional teams to develop an inclusive win-win solution for customer and the organization. Understanding key manufacturing, supply chain and engineering processes with a strong background in turbine and generator control technologies.

Requirements

Have a Bachelor’s Degree in “STEM” Majors (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) or Management from accredited college or University.
Have Minimum 3 years of experience managing multiple (>10) projects simultaneously.
Travel up to 40% of the time for kick-off meetings, close out meetings and witness tests.
For roles outside of the USA- This role requires advanced experience in the Project Management & Project Management. Knowledge level is comparable to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college ( or a high school diploma with relevant experience).
For roles in USA - Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in Job Family Group(s)/Function(s)).

Nice To Haves

Have minimum 2 years of experience in controls and/or turbines.
Have minimum 2 years of experience in project management or customer-facing roles
Have SAP Enterprise Software experience.
Have excellent communicator, works well in a team environment, appreciates challenges.
Be flexible, continuous learner, willing to share knowledge and experience.
Have presentation skills, both oral and written.
Have organizational skills to manage multiple projects effectively.
Be comfortable and effective working in new areas that require rapid problem solving.
Have experience working with global supply chain teams.
Demonstrate initiative to explore alternate approaches to solving problems.
Willingness to gain project management professional certification (PMP).
Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline and analytical thinking and technical experience to execute policy/strategy.
Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
Uses some judgment and has some ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated manufacturing processes with technical variety and/or interdependent production cycles.
Uses technical experience and analytical thinking.
Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own teams to arrive at decisions.
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements.
Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field.
Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.

Responsibilities

Achieving on-time, on-budget and on-quality level of performance while delivering end-to-end projects that provide exceptional execution performance.
Acting as a primary customer contact for the duration of each project from purchase order receipt through commissioning; resolving specification issues; handling correspondence; providing periodic updates; ensuring customer satisfaction; negotiating with for customer-requested changes (price and delivery); arranging witness tests; managing contract and terms; collecting accounts receivables and closing out project.
Managing and reporting all financial aspects of the project including budgets, costs, margin, invoicing, and receivable collection while promoting change orders and providing estimate-at-completion forecasts.
Developing and maintain project schedule and critical control points through collaboration across all functions on major milestones and task completion dates.
Directing and administer project-related activities using QMS procedures.
Facilitating project closeouts, pre-mortem discussions and Project Review meetings.
Providing daily engagement. leadership and direction to other functions within the project team to ensure an alignment on project goals and deliverables for project success.
Implementing continuous improvement for processes impacting the organization by developing and suggesting enhancements while maintaining productivity and efficiency.
Monitoring project progress closely to update key stakeholders including identification and timely communication of project risks to management teams.
Influence decision making and problem solving across cross-functional teams to develop an inclusive win-win solution for customer and the organization.
Understanding key manufacturing, supply chain and engineering processes with a strong background in turbine and generator control technologies.

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