Regional Robotic Project Manager

Job Description Summary

Support definition and deployement of robotic& & automation roadmap in our Indian factories
This role is critical in identifying, evaluating, and implementing robotization opportunities aligned with our strategic growth and capacity expansion objectives, (particularly in low-volume, high-mix production environments).

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities
Coordinate the definition and the deployement of robotic & automation roadmaps inour 3 manufacturing site

Project Management & Execution

• Coordinate the planning, execution, and delivery of robotic deployment projects from concept to commissioning with the factories tea, the integrator & the GEV automation Center Of Excellence
• Support to Define project scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and budgets in alignment with stakeholders.
• Lead in some specific case preliminary studies with integrators or GEV automation COE

Business Case Development

• Deploy methodlogy to screen our manufacturing processes to identify automation/robotization opportunities.
• Define with the factories preliminary ROI, payback period, and performance KPIs for proposed robotic investments.
• Support the units to prepare and present detailed business cases to Business Line leadership and robotics & automation council to support capital investment decisions

Technical Support & Oversight

• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to validate technical feasibility and integration of robotic systems..
• Ensure solutions comply with safety standards, industry regulations, and internal quality requirements.

Continuous Improvement & Strategy

• Support the development of roadmaps for future robotic initiatives in the factories and the scalability of some running projects.
• Monitor emerging technologies and recommend enhancements for long-term competitiveness.
• Support internal capability building and knowledge transfer across sites.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Education:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Mechatronics) or a related field. A Master's degree or MBA is a plus.

• Experience:

Minimum 5-10 years of experience in robotics implementation, automation, or manufacturing project management.

Proven track record of successfully delivering robotic/automation projects in factory environments.

Experience with low-volume, high-mix production settings and scaling capacity through automation.

• Location(s):
India : Chennai/Padappai - Hosur - Vadodara

Desired Characteristics

• Specific knowledge

- Competent in project management and associated tools

- Strong understanding of robotic systems ( collaborative robots, industrial arms, AGVs, sensors, actuators & related hardware).

- Deep knowledge and understanding of manufacturing systems, lean principles, and digital transformation tools.

- SAP, IoT (Internet of Things) knowledge and experience would be a plus

• Other

-Leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.

- Capable of influencing and driving change

- Able to work autonomously in a cross-functional environment.

- Strong analytical skills

- Good interpersonal skills and strong communication skills

- Team player

- Results oriented

- Autonomous

- regular travels in India and abroad time to time are needed

• Languages:

Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Client-provided location(s): Madambakkam, India

Job ID: GE_Vernova-1672082954

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-03-28T18:32:14