Project Engineering Manager – FACTS

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Are you a professional with technical background – and eager to work in a role where you can make a big difference with your contribution? Join us now, as a Project Engineering Manager for FACTS FSC/SC Operations team in Saratoga Springs/NY.
Grid Solutions delivers Fixed Series Capacitor and Synchronous Condenser systems on which we are the global Product Delivery Group (PDG). These systems are used to control power system voltage and reactive power flow as well as to improve the power system stability and transmission system efficiency. Via our projects, the candidate will truly have a chance to make the world a better place by helping our global customers in saving vital energy and securing stable electricity distribution.

JOB DESCRIPTION

In this position, you will be an integral- and integrating part of our global Operations -team (OTR-Order to Remittance). You will be responsible of leading and overseeing engineering activities of the international FACTS projects from sales to project execution until to handover to after sales organization. You’ll have the overall responsibility of the engineering coordination activities of the named project(s) in close cooperation with the project manager, project engineering team, and sub-contractors. The project engineering manager role includes also coordination and co-operation of the other multicultural GE units participating to the project over the globe.

Your duties would comprise of:

• Lead the overall design activities and coordinate all engineering tasks required to execute the project ITO (inquiry to order) handover to project delivery and make sure GE is compliant with project requirements.
• Support assigned ITO activities and execution strategy of PDG scope of work.
• Coordinate all engineering tasks required to deliver the FACTS PDG scope of work including subcontractors.
• Collaborate with the engineering team and ensure engineering deliverables are in accordance with Customer Technical Specification and the contract.
• Manage the engineering deliverables in accordance to the given budget and delivery time using our internal tools: Master Document List, Jira, etc.
• Provide all Technical Specification to Project Manager and Sourcing team and confirm that the Suppliers’ Technical Offers are following the Technical Specification requirements.
• Monitor and manage the project man-hour budget, design quality plan and implement design change process periodically.
• Closely monitor OTD (On-Time-Delivery), Say-Do, Activity Late Delivery targets throughout the project through the Tableau monitoring portal to meet PDG’s monthly KPI goals.
• Follow BMS (Business Process Model) guidelines defined by GE Vernova on how to manage project engineering scope within the projects, such as; EHS, RASCI (Responsible, Accountable, Support, Consult, Informed), and DoR.
• Forecast engineering hours monthly basis with the project engineering team based on the engineering deliverables, communicate to the project manager, and ensure that the forecasted hours are properly distributed and recorded.
• Ensure that the engineering budget deviations (plus or minus) are recorded in budget deviation tool.
• Provide and record Early Warnings, in case of any deviations identified within the project.
• Support RCA (root cause analysis), PSR (problem solving reports), in case required. Share lessons learned with the team in large during Team Huddles/All hands meeting.
• Leading the Engineering Gate Review Meetings and ensure that the output is on budget and on-time.
• Identify Risk & Opportunities during the project phase according to GE procedures.
• Integrate engineering disciplines to ensure the optimized solution is in accordance with the customer contract and specification.
• Support the project manager to secure the project’s goals through efficient change management.
• Ensure internal and external effective communication between the PDG engineering and the project stakeholders.
• Support the project manager on organizing the FACTS training activities, internal and with the customer.
• Manage and coordinate the technical matters during site activities, trial period and hand-over to after sales with project manager.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering
• Eight years of experience of engineering management on delivery projects
• Five years of experience in cross management with different countries and support
• Three years of experience dealing with engineering management tools such as Jira and Tableau
• Ability to travel up to 20%

Desired Characteristics:

• Fluency in French or Spanish

The salary range for this position is111,200.00 – 148,300.00 – 185,400.00 USD Annual. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus.111,200.00 – 148,300.00 – 185,400.00 USD Annual.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE 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 planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is anEqual Opportunity Employer.Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided:
No