NPI Controls and Systems Team Leader

Job Description Summary

Role Summary/Purpose:

We are looking for Team Leader to join our global FACTS New Product Introduction (NPI) team. The position will be based in Tampere, Finland.
Grid Solutions delivers mainly high power (>100MVAr) Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS) as Static Synchronous Compensators (STATCOM) and Static Var Compensators (SVC), Fixed Series Capacitors (FSC) and Synchronous Condensers (SC). These are used to control power system voltage and reactive power flow as well as to improve the power system stability and transmission system efficiency. FACTS devices are also typically used to enable the integration of renewables to the power system making the future power system more sustainable. Energy transformation towards generation of electricity from renewables have significantly increased the markets for FACTS devices and R&D needs for the power system stability products. Our mission is to enable sustainable future while keeping the power system stable. The FACTS Solution line for power electronics-based products STATCOM and SVC is in Tampere, Finland, while the Solution Line for FSC and SC is in Saratoga Springs, United States.

In this position, your main responsibilities will be leading of NPI control application and system design team as well as the technical leading and managing NPI and New Technology Introduction (NTI) projects. The programs will be focused on power-electronic based SVC and STATCOM solutions. You will be reporting to global FACTS NPI Program Leader. On top of Team Leading, special focus will be on new technology and future solution projects as well as cost-optimization projects. In this position, you are expected to support the work of team members as well as hands-on contribute to the technical solution and the solution delivery. Key targets are to make sure that resource needs and allocations are properly managed and R&D projects you are leading are executed on time and on budget.

Experience on power electronics devices, FACTS systems, and components are critical on top of the team leading and project management. Background and understanding of power systems, control systems, systems design as well as electrical energy storages are considered as significant benefits. Experience on simulations with different tools is also important. In this role, you have opportunity to work on international environment and get insight on state-of-the-art technology used in high-power grid-connected power-electronic applications. In addition, you have unique possibility to contribute to more sustainable and climate friendly future power grid.

Job Description

In this position, your main responsibilities will be leading of NPI control application and system design team as well as the technical leading and managing NPI and New Technology Introduction (NTI) projects. The programs will be focused on power-electronic based SVC and STATCOM solutions. You will be reporting to global FACTS NPI Program Leader. On top of Team Leading, special focus will be on new technology and future solution projects as well as cost-optimization projects. In this position, you are expected to support the work of team members as well as hands-on contribute to the technical solution and the solution delivery. Key targets are to make sure that resource needs and allocations are properly managed and R&D projects you are leading are executed on time and on budget.

Experience on power electronics devices, FACTS systems, and components are critical on top of the team leading and project management. Background and understanding of power systems, control systems, systems design as well as electrical energy storages are considered as significant benefits. Experience on simulations with different tools is also important. In this role, you have opportunity to work on international environment and get insight on state-of-the-art technology used in high-power grid-connected power-electronic applications. In addition, you have unique possibility to contribute to more sustainable and climate friendly future power grid.

Job description

• NPI control application and system design team leader
• Resource management
• Drive competence management
• Responsible for specific NPI program progress, reviews, cost, on time delivery, process and resource planning
• Hands-on contribution to NPI/NTI projects
• Develop and deliver competitive FACTS new products
• Drive innovation and build strong technology pipeline
• Strengthen Intellectual Property position
• Execute to deliver on-target, on-time and on-cost NPI projects
• Drive product competitiveness continuous improvement

KPIs: Innovation ideas, on-time delivery, on-quality delivery, on cost of NPI programs, technical reviews

Key Individual Accountabilities

• People leadership
• Technical leadership
• Resource management
• Rigour delivering of NPI projects
• Cost control
• Planning and schedule control
• Problem solving
• Understanding of relevant tools is beneficial (Simulink, PSCAD, JIRA, Confluence, etc.)
• Understanding on control platforms, power electronics and power systems
• Understanding of quality processes

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Leadership
• Strong technical experience and know-how
• Capability to provide good quality technological solutions
• Strong and influencing in communication
• Strong experience from project management
• Experience from managing R&D
• Understanding of R&D processes
• Fluent written and oral skills in English
• Strong prioritizing and time management skills
• Capability to lead large and complex programs

Desired Characteristics:

• Willingness to lead
• Resiliency
• Personality which ignites rather than extinguish
• Ability to influence on multiple stakeholders
• Ability to work in groups as well as individually
• Capability to lead international and multi-located team
• Curious and open-minded
• Creative
• Desire to work in international environment
• Passion to work towards green world

About Us:

GE Vernova is a world leader in the energy solutions market with a portfolio of energy businesses across the globe. Grid Solutions provides equipment, systems, and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition - and we want you to be part of that change and enjoy imagination at work.

If you are ready to make a difference and usher in a new era of clean, reliable energy, come join us.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Client-provided location(s): Tampere, Finland

Job ID: GE_power-428569200

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-03-28T18:32:15