Project Manager (m/w/d) - Critical Infrastructure Communications

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Job Description

Grid Solutions, a GE Vernova business, is focused on bringing together technologies and expertise to help solve the toughest power system challenges, accelerating the global transition to a more resilient and reliable grid. Within Grid Solutions, GE's Critical Infrastructure Communications solutions deliver comprehensive networks that are designed to be secure, flexible, and tailored to meet customers' objectives and unique geographic requirements. GE supplies critical infrastructure communications, with a focus on EPC/turnkey projects within energy, oil and gas, mining, water/wastewater, and transportation.

The Project Manager (m/f/d) will be responsible to plan, manage and deliver projects contractually from transfer through to Provisional Acceptance Certificate (PAC) ensuring high levels of Customer satisfaction and maximum margin/value. The Project Manager (m/f/d) is expected to deliver projects following financial and operational aspects like budget, technical & contractual scopes, resources & execution planning. He / She will also be responsible for safety, quality & risk + opportunity management to ensure customer satisfaction both internally as well as externally.

The Project Manager (m/f/d) is expected to manage a portfolio of 6-8 active projects including CCS & DCS (Protection & Controls) Systems & Services + Loose Products running in parallel.

Major Responsibilities:

• Manage project execution from tender to end of warranty including FAT, delivery & commissioning.
• Follow project management best practices (as per Project Management Handbook and specific Product line instructions), including specific focus on transfer review, project gates reviews and project close-out.
• Contribute to unit's operational performance by providing accurate forecasts on financial KPIs: Sales, Cash & Contribution Margin.
• Be the prime customer contact for contract execution.
• Ensure commitments to customer are met in accordance with contract with clear feedback through consistent customer interaction, e.g. communication, (phone, e-mail, etc.) and customer meetings, periodic reviews etc.
• Execute Projects in collaboration with engineering, logistics, sourcing, procurement and finance functions.
• Monthly update on actions plan progress & sales/cash forecasts.
• Preparation and presentation of project reviews.
• Maintain comprehensive documents & records of projects executed.
• Manage resource planning and workload of the team to ensure 90% and above billable ratio.
• Contribute to Operation department development & Unit continuous improvement.
• Lead EHS/Safety actions and performance: be fully compliant with GE rules and processes, ensure project teams (own and subcontracted) are properly trained and holders of required qualifications when required.
• Follow GE compliance Policies ('The Spirit and The Letter') and promote open reporting.
• Support Commercial teams by sharing ROEs leading to optimized costs project costs and delivery.
• Implement Contract management / change strategy to project GEV interest. Contribute to organization growth by leading with Commercial support Variation Orders to his/her projects when required.
• Exhibit GE's leadership behaviors while carrying out roles and responsibilities.

• Bachelor's degree in electrical / Electronic/telecom engineering from an accredited university or college.
• Business / industry knowledge. Prior experience in Telecom/network or IP field activities
• 5+ years of experience in project management within EPC/turnkey business
• Capability to manage & motivate a project team of 3-6 people.
• Fluency in English, knowledge of German is a plus
• Technical knowledge in IP or MPLS or SDG protocols, Industrial wireless, Teleprotection Systems, Rooter and switch, Powerline carriers will be a plus.
• Readiness to Travel: 20%

• Extensive opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Flat hierarchies and a pleasant working atmosphere and company culture.
• A permanent employment within a rapidly growing company.
• Attractive compensation based on non-tariff agreements, including annual bonus, and other social benefits.