Project Management Specialist - Planner

Job Description SummaryProject Management/ Planning/ Coordinating activities typically in the context of a timely delivery of Turnkey Project. In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• The Project Manager will manage & delivery Turnkey projects for Electrical & Power Utilities (India/Global)
• Project execution and Controls includes Planning, Procurement, Factory integration & Testing, Site installation & Commissioning for Customer Projects which includes multiple deliverables like GE Software Solutions (AEMS, ADMS, GIS), Control Centre Hardware/IT infra, Substation related equipment, Third Party Solutions
• Manage the project budget and timeline and ensure the resources are available to complete the project within budget and on time to meet customer obligations
• Translate customer needs / requirements into detailed project plans while driving internal execution to meet project targets
• Manage a network of resources (including contractors) in support of project execution.
• Identify opportunities to expand the project in ways that bring value to our customer and satisfy GE profitability requirements. Negotiate change orders with the customers
• Take part in the writing of reports that describe the results of a project. Preparing, reviewing, and maintaining project documentation and reports
• Establishing and monitoring key performance indicators
• Ensure proper Lessons Learned exercises and be part of the continuous improvement initiative
• Participate in the development of proposals for projects
• Ensure that delivered products and services achieve highest quality and performance levels
• Ensure projects OTD (On Time Delivery) while also continuously striving to improve projects TTV (Time To Value).
• Professionally represent GE during all customer communications
• Lead Small Projects independently and/or support Senior Project Manages in handling large & complex Turnkey projects

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college

Desired Characteristics

• Strong Analytical skills
• Ability to anticipate, identify, and resolve issues
• Ability working within a matrix organization and with minimum supervision
• The ability to work across different functions and sub regions
• Strong oral and written communication skills (Fluent in English)
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to prioritize activities and respect deadlines
• Established analytical and project management ability
• Knowledge of contract structure and familiarity with contractual terms required (T&Cs).
• Understanding of accounting/financial principles with the ability to create and analyze financial and project reports.
• Strong PC skills required, including use of standard MS Office applications.
• Knowledge in using PM and project planning software tools; (like P6, MS Project)