Engineering Manager - GECC

Job Description Summary

Lead overall operations of a Global Engineering & Competency Centre (GECC) team which delivers end to end solution for multiple Regions Projects and ensure Proper execution of the customer orders in full satisfaction to the customer. Lead, coach, and develop operational teams for respective Region across the Globe.
Responsible for the operational performance of Grid Automation for the execution phase (OTR) of Global projects and associated services including highest degree of Safety, good quality, timely delivery and customer satisfaction in full compliance with GE Vernova Way.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Responsible for Basic and Detailed Design of Protection and Control System for Grid Automation Projects based on inputs received from respective Regions.
• Support the deployment of world-class processes, practices, methods and harmonized tools for engineering supported by the Grid Automation Global Operations.
• Lead technical teams comprising of GE Vernova Internal members as well as Contractors to coordinate day-to-day execution as per plan.
• Hold teams accountable for their commitments, removing roadblocks in their work, leveraging organizational resources to improve capacity.
• Responsible for Performance Appraisal, People growth & Talent Retention for their team members.
• Take Lead role in supporting ITO team for any technical clarification in liaising with respective engineering leader.
• Demonstrate superior decision making, persuasion and influencing skills to align Internal & external customers with project goals and execute the plan in the given time and budget
• Facilitate in structuring the operations in line with the Region delivery model and footprint and ensure all KPI targets are met on time.
• Ensure proper Technical competency Management development of the skill sets and capacity building within the team to meet the business requirement on a continuous basis.
• Promote decision making processes, Deploy Lean tools, Drive root cause analysis (RCA) to address project issues, identify and implement corrective & preventive actions with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Be responsible for building strong long-term relationships with internal/external customers within the Regions with a common goal
• Ability to travel to client sites (on need basis) and proficient in leading virtual meetings/conference with internal and external customers.
• Promote a safe working environment and ensure compliance with applicable EHS policies and Integrity.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelors degree in engineering from an accredited university or college.
• Experience above 10 years in leading projects/team and multi-cultural teams.
• Proven ability leading remote team members creating a single, coordinated, and high-effective team.
• Strong business acumen with successful management experience and discipline in managing the day-to-day business, Autonomous and strong resilience.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills that build a connection to the cross functional teams through personal involvement, inclusivity, and trust.
• Proven ability to influence and drive change through exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to drive constant improvement in process, and ability to achieve organizational goals.
• Successful projects engineering experience in substation automation & protection of electrical substations or industrial systems.
• Ability to interface with technical experts when required (engineering, expertise).
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to document, plan, and execute programs.
• Product (Protection IEDs) Knowledge, Protection philosophy & concepts, Cubicle mfg. knowledge, Engineering calculations & Design tools
• Ability to travel globally with short periods.