Automation Tools Program Manager (M/F/D)

Posted 7 Days Ago
11 Locations
In-Office or Remote
111K-185K Annually
Senior level
Energy • Manufacturing • Solar • Renewable Energy
GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy.
The Role
The Automation Tools Program Manager oversees automation tool programs, focusing on governance, tool improvement, and cross-functional collaboration, enhancing efficiency and value delivery.
Summary Generated by Built In
Job Description SummaryThe Automation Tools Program Manager is a key role in Gas Power's Pillar Engineering Tools (PET) team where our mission aspires to innovate, build, and sustain software-based solutions that streamline the way work gets done. This is a unique space where one’s engineering knowledge and software development capability combine to produce solutions of high value. With a heavy focus on automating CAD-based designs and definition, while also improving access to PLM database information and mechanizing other business processes, the PET Automation group delivers over $9M of cost avoidance benefits to Gas Power annually. Our suite of automation tools includes approximately 150 active applications, catering to teams across Gas Power Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and others.
The Automation Tools Program Manager is at the helm of this group with responsibilities for Automation Tool portfolio management, build developer pipeline, lean & standards implementation, new product evaluation, initial/release planning, overall tool metric ownership, and strategy. As we move into our next phases, incorporating AI capabilities into the management, architecture, programming, and usability of the Automation Tools portfolio will be essential for delivering value to the business and ensuring the suite of tools continuously improves. Collaboration with PET members, business stakeholders, end users, and a sprinkling of IT partners drives us towards realizing a vision of customer-minded, innovative solutions that stay at the forefront of what good looks like.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Oversees governance, planning, prioritization, and execution of automation tool programs, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
  • Leads continuous improvement initiatives and manage tool roadmaps to maximize application usage, capability, and strategic transformation.
  • Monitors software usage, calculates ROI, and informs of lifecycle strategies for automation tools to optimize operational efficiency.
  • Maintains and develops KPIs to track performance against customer expectations and business objectives for automation tools.
  • Facilitates effective communication, training, and documentation to ensure user adoption and awareness of platform benefits and changes.
  • Collaborates cross-functionally with related tool owners, IT, engineering teams, and others globally to enable integration, simplification, and alignment of business processes.
  • Applies OpenNX, C#, VB, or other coding language know-how to innovate, build, and enhance solutions supporting Model-Based Definitions.  [on-boarding period expected if experience lacking]
  • Takes on assignments beyond position scope, as requested or required.

Required Qualifications

  • Significant experience in Engineering/Technology & Engineering Tools, preferably in a Technical Leader or equivalent Senior Engineering role.
  • Bachelor's degree, Master's degree preferred, in engineering from an accredited university or college or equivalent knowledge and experience.

Desired Characteristics

  • Demonstrated leadership experience that embodies the GE Vernova Way:
    • Is an INNOVATION driver sought out to solve challenging technical issues, uphold the value of, and improve upon automation tool technologies, capabilities, and management therewith of
    • Considers over-arching business asks with internal and external CUSTOMER FOCUS in view when recommending actions and strategies that impact product and service value
    • Indoctrinates a LEAN mindset in all work areas, eliminating non-value-added processes while leveraging technical expertise beyond current field
    • Collaborates effectively to ensure value, quality, and accuracy of outputs support a ONE TEAM approach focused on the realization of win-win solutions
    • Accepts ACCOUNTABILITY for outputs individually and collectively to deliver on commitments and purpose, always with Safety and Quality consideration
  • Self-starter who takes input from multiple stakeholders and technical requirements to lead, influence, and build consensus with others, even with incomplete data or direction
  • Effectively communicates, providing recommendations through the analysis, preparation, and presentation of technical data to all levels of the organization
  • Sets realistic objectives, accurately appraises situations, detects risks and issues, provides constructive feedback, and adapts seamlessly to changes in priorities
  • Strategic thinker with strong organization, analytical, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skill.

Other Beneficial Characteristics

  • Computer Aided Design (CAD) with understanding of OpenNX programming [highly desired, but not essential]
  • Basic understanding of scrum, agile methods and version control tracking software (e.g. github)
  • Familiarity with Gas Power Product Designs, CAD Standards, and Engineering Definition

If contracted in the UK:
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-EU/EEA candidates may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled EU/EEA candidate is available to take up the post, as the employing body is unlikely, in these circumstances, to satisfy the Resident Labour Market Test. For further information please visit the http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/working - UK Border Agency website.
 

For U.S. based candidates only, for purposes of complying with U.S. pay transparency requirements, The base pay range for this position is $111,200.00 - $185,400.00 USD per year.

The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for a 15% variable performance bonus.

*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

This position will stay open on the career website until at least October 14, 2025.

Benefits Available to You

GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: Our Culture | GE Vernova (gecareers.com)

  • Our compensation & benefits are designed to reward high performers and help you manage your personal and family needs. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
  • A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
  • GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.

Inclusion & Diversity

At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong.  Click here to learn more: https://jobs.gecareers.com/vernova/global/en/i-d-e

About GE Vernova Gas Power

GE Vernova’s Gas Power business engineers advanced, efficient natural gas-powered technologies and services, along with decarbonization solutions that aim to help electrify a lower carbon future. It is a global leader in gas turbines and power plant technologies and services with the industry’s largest installed base.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal 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 Vernova 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

#LI-Remote - This is a remote positionApplication Deadline:

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The Company
HQ: , Cambridge, MA
75,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2024

What We Do

GE Vernova is a planned purpose-built company on a mission to electrify the planet while simultaneously working to decarbonize it.

If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different.

Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver.

GE Vernova brings together GE’s portfolio of energy businesses including Power, Wind, Electrification and Digital businesses. With focus, GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life.

Together, we have The Energy to Change the World.

Why Work With Us

Join our team, to evolve and grow, surrounded by some of the brightest minds in the industry who help you get better every day. You’ll get the chance to rewrite the rules, work on cutting-edge technology, and be part of a global team for positive change.

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