Job Description Summary

At GE Vernova, we are driving the energy transition through innovation, and our Grid Automation business plays a central role in enabling a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable electrical grid.

We are currently looking for a PAC R&D PMO & Operations Leader, a pivotal role within our global Grid Automation organization. This position offers the opportunity to shape the future of our product development strategy, lead cross-functional collaboration, and drive operational excellence across our R&D portfolio.

The PAC R&D PMO & Operations Leader drives the successful planning, execution and reporting of NPI and LCS projects within the PAC R&D portfolio. She or he will be responsible for three main areas:

•Strategic Planning: Align R&D capacity and budget plan with product roadmaps and long-term strategy
•Operations: Report on the execution of R&D projects, managing global R&D budget, headcount, outsourcing, competencies and skills, dashboarding the relevant KPIs (performance & quality)
•Project Management Excellence: Drive continuous improvement on project management tools and processes, coach R&D program/project managers on project execution

In this role, the PAC R&D PMO & Operations Leader will interact continuously with the global Grid Automation organization, in particular with Product Line / Sub Product Line Leaders, PAC Product Managers and R&D Leaders, global Operations, Finance, …

The successful candidate will be a hands-on, cross-silo operational leader with a proven track record of project and program management. She or he will be an excellent communicator, a true change agent, and capable of addressing technical issues with the R&D teams while keeping the overall program view and customer commitments.

If you’re looking to join a purpose-driven organization where your expertise will directly contribute to the transformation of the energy landscape, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Description

Significant activities:

• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement PMO strategies that align with the organization's objectives.
• Project Governance: Establish and maintain project management standards, methodologies, and best practices.
• Resource Management: Work with PAC R&D leaders to allocate resources effectively to ensure project success and optimize utilization in consistency with the Budget planning.
• Performance Monitoring: Track project performance, providing regular updates to stakeholders and ensuring projects meet their objectives (bi-weekly PAC R&D Operations Review).
• Risk Management: Work with Program Managers, Release Train Engineers to identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring proactive problem-solving.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Foster strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring their needs are met and expectations managed.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the PMO to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and coach the Program managers/Release Train Engineers, promoting a culture of excellence (tools, processes, mindset) and collaboration.
• Budget Management: Oversee project budgets, ensuring financial accountability and cost-effectiveness.
• Reporting: Provide comprehensive reports on project status, performance metrics, and strategic insights to senior leadership.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science, electrical engineering, or similar.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, ability to convince.
• Good people soft skills, especially on listening, coaching, and challenging.
• Extensive background and experience navigating complex project lifecycles from planning to execution within global or matrixed organizations.
• Experience with managing Quality & Performance processes and indicators
• Experience with Agile software development practices and tools (Jira, Confluence).
• Good understanding of the Energy Transition and its impact on Grid Automation.

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