Lead the definition of scope and development of schedules for complex engineering projects, oversee project monitoring and follow-up, interact with high-level stakeholders, define and maintain strategic KPIs, and ensure the success of engineering projects.
Role & Responsibilities:
Define and develop schedules for complex engineering projects.
Oversee the monitoring and follow-up of multiple projects.
Align projects and objectives with high-level stakeholders.
Define and maintain strategic KPIs for the engineering area.
Establish control over project milestones by identifying main product/system parts.
Study project scope in detail, focusing on deliverables and required activities.
Create the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) with Project Manager and Engineering Leader involvement.
Develop detailed project schedules from activity definition, duration, and sequencing.
Specialize in Project Management tools (e.g., MS-Project, Primavera, Excel, Smartsheet).
Identify the project's critical path and suggest solutions in conjunction with Product/Project Managers, Lead Engineers.
Coordinate and control engineering activities, ensuring alignment with product leaders.
Collaborate with product leaders to incorporate requirements and expectations into project planning and execution.
Monitor planned activities (Planned vs. Actual) through internal interfaces.
Incorporate schedule changes and evaluate impacts from Change Orders.
Plan the development and introduction of new products to the market.
Commit to Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) and Quality Management System (QMS) standards, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and internal procedures.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related fields, or equivalent experience
Strong experience in engineering activity planning.
Proven experience in project management and team leadership.
Expertise in project management methodologies (e.g., PMI, Agile, Lean).
Advanced skills in negotiation, conflict management, and decision-making.
Experience in make-to-order projects.
Ability to identify main product/system parts to establish control over project milestones.
Proficiency in MS-Project and/or Primavera and intermediate/advanced Excel.
Experience in critical analysis of costs and budgets.
Knowledge of electrical, industrial, and power systems.
Availability for travel.
Knowledge and experience with ERP/SAP systems
Important: Higher levels of UK Security Clearance, including “SC Clearance” and “UK Eyes Only Clearance”, are required for this role. The candidate must have existing clearance, or the ability to obtain clearance. This will require British citizenship with a valid British passport and no dual nationality.
You Can Expect From Us:
A role on mission-critical projects that contribute to national defence and energy transformation.
A collaborative environment where your input shapes real project outcomes.
A flexible working culture that respects your work-life balance and individual career goals.
A competitive compensation package and benefits tailored to your needs, including:
Employer pension contribution (regardless of individual contribution)
Private Health Insurance
Income Protection and Life Assurance
26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Why Join GE Vernova – Power Conversion and Storage?
Be part of a company that’s solving global challenges through advanced technology and world-class execution. At GE Vernova, you won’t just plan projects — you’ll shape progress.
Additional InformationRelocation Assistance Provided: No
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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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