Senior Program Manager
About The Position
This is an exciting opportunity to be at the center of business operations and portfolio management for state-of-the-art new product development in GEV Gas Power Business. This is a highly visible role: In coordination with the Product Managers and the Engineering Platform Managers, the Program Manager will help develop and execute product strategies; create development plans; and be a visible champion for New Product Introduction and Product Cost Out. You will drive initiatives to improve the effectiveness of the Engineering function and interfaces with other functions to provide effective coordination of metrics, dashboards, functional processes, and cross-functional initiatives. You will have impact on approaches, projects and programs in the functional area or affected business organization and ways of working.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college.
- Minimum 6 years of experience in program management, engineering, manufacturing, operations, or related technical environments.
Nice To Haves
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
- Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
- Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
- Established project management skills.
Responsibilities
- Create and actively manage cross-functional bottom-up cycle development schedules, resources, and budgets that meet company objectives with continued refinement throughout the effort. Have situational awareness to see around corners on things that impact delivery.
- Reduce unexpected surprises by ensuring a) robust design requirements and interface definition, b) transparency with dashboards, schedules in PLM, and trade-off options when something does change. Report status to senior management in a clear and concise manner. 100% accountable for on time, on budget.
- Be the focal point for business rhythms … Session II, Year-End Estimates, weekly VP EI reviews, etc. Work hand-in-hand with Finance and Operations to actively manage budgetary risks and opportunities through the year.
- Deliver a strong ROI on corporate development investments.
- Support Platform Managers to develop MGPP and MGTP, set and clearly communicate strategic direction to engineering teams.
- Support System Integration Leaders to execute NPI programs working collaboratively across engineering organizations. Ensure the application of the NPI Process and coordinate the organization of Technical Reviews together with the Chief Engineers Office.
- Collaboratively work across organizations (manufacturing, services, engineering, product management) to improve processes, role clarity, and tools to improve speed and effectiveness.
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
- 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
