Automation & Controls Program Manager

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova's Power Conversion business provides electrification systems that are critical to customers' power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with some of the world's major energy, maritime and industrial organizations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, drives and control technologies.

Job Description

Join the Automation & Control development team to program manage and help develop cutting edge solutions that are used in GE Power Conversion's range of Automation & Control products and systems.

In this role you will focus on:

• Coordinating all phases of software development from requirements definition, implementation, quality control and testing to product deployment with a multi-functional team.
• Writing and managing project documentation including project plans, requirements, design reviews, release documentation following the company's quality management system.
• Working closely with other teams within the company and adhering to industry standards to ensure products meet required standards and specifications.
• Creating management reports and charts in relation to project status and budget control.
• Leading sprints of small, self-motivated teams using agile methods, collaborating with Product Leadership to determine customer needs, and delivering them into next generation Automation and Control solutions on time at the correct quality level.
• Managing a multi-disciplinary team of specialists and engineers ensuring project delivery in a structured, efficient and timely manner.
• Tracking actions and project milestones, mitigating risks.

• A relevant degree in Electrical, Electronics, Software or Industrial Control Systems Engineering (or equivalent), or significant relevant experience gained in a professional engineering environment.
• In-depth understanding of Risk Management, Safety Management & Lean Management.
• Experience managing engineering project budgets over $500.000 (or equivalent value).
• Proven track record in program management following standard quality management systems.
• Experience using project planning using tools such as MS Project, including resource allocation, balancing and contingency planning.
• A certificate in Project Management, e.g. Prince2, PMP
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience leading a multifunctional team to deliver a project, assigning and tracking tasks to deliver on time in an international engineering environment.
• Unrestricted Right to Work in the United Kingdom.

• Knowledge of Secure Development Lifecycle.
• JIRA / Agile work allocation and tracking.
• Familiarity with Confluence or a similar system for documentation.
• Experience with computer networks, Ethernet, LANs, TCP/IP and other protocols.
• Understanding of cyber security and its relevance to software development.
• Ability to create structured documentation suitable for Customer use.
• Knowledge of our Industry, products and platforms.
• Six Sigma Black Belt.
• Knowledge of ISO9001 and IEC62443.

• Challenging and exciting projects.
• A work environment where we understand that not everyone has the same expectations about their jobs, careers and work-life balance and we are happy to discuss flexibility requirements.
• Attractive compensation.
• Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits are: Employer pension contribution (not subject to individual contribution), Income protection, Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance.
• 26 days vacation + bank holidays.