Engineering Operations Manager (m/w/d)

GE Vernova

Berlin

On-site

EUR 110,000 - 160,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

GE Vernova Grid Solutions in Central Europe seeks an Engineering Operations Manager to oversee regional engineering offices and drive operational excellence. You will manage portfolio planning, demand forecasting, budgeting, and performance dashboards across multiple countries, ensuring Lean processes are embedded in daily management.

Leadership, cross-functional coordination, and a strong engineering background are essential.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or related field.
10+ years in an EPC environment within T&D, Power Generation, Wind, or Oil & Gas.
Proven leadership in managing engineering teams and complex projects.
Hands-on experience with Lean tools and continuous improvement practices.

Responsibilities

Lead regional engineering operations and drive strategic initiatives.
Oversee portfolio management, demand/capacity forecasts, and budgeting processes.
Establish and monitor dashboards, KPIs, and daily management rhythms.
Align engineering processes and tools with governance frameworks (EMH).
Collaborate with IT to secure engineering tools and infrastructure.
Drive continuous improvement through Lean events and standard work.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean methodology

Daily Management Systems (DMS)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Lean tools (5S, Kaizen, VSM)

Job description

Job Description Summary

At GE Vernova's Grid Solutions business we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability Grid Solutions plays a pivotal role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid having the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.Are you a strategic leader with a passion for engineering excellence? As our Engineering Operations Manager, you will oversee the operations of our Central Europe regional engineering offices.

Job Description Summary

Primarily, the role will have direct responsibility for how the Engineering team runs. This includes, but is not limited to, portfolio management, demand/capacity forecasts, budget projections and actuals, operating cadence, creation of standard work and daily management.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

Operations

Serves as the single point of contact, own and be held accountable to lead Engineering related business critical initiatives, dashboards, and KPIs
Activate daily management across the whole of the Engineering teams.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and best practices. Monitor key performance indicators and analyze data to drive operational efficiencies.
Foster a world class operations culture. Deliver strong daily management operating mechanisms, improve visual management, and ensure culture of accountability.
Partner with stakeholders to set clear metrics with the most significant impact on the business and drive operational rigor and accountability.
Identify, sometimes lead and follow up on Lean events across the Engineering organization to improve say/do and productivity and overall working experience for the team.
Hold operating rhythm, pacing calls on Resource/workload management, Engineering utilization, Budget Deviation, On Time Delivery (OTD), Say Do Ratio (SDR).
Lead all central team initiatives in collaboration with Department Managers such as Integrated Talent Management (ITM) updates & progress, Technical Experts Program (TEP), Project Engineering Manager (PEM) certification progress, and Engineering Management Handbook (EMH) updates
Makes decisions or solves complex tasks or problems in areas of technology or engineering using business-based judgements.

Process & Tools Integration

Ensure alignment of engineering processes and tools with the Engineering Management Handbook (EMH).
Collaborate with IT to secure and maintain engineering tools and infrastructure.

Quality & EHS Accountability

Ensure compliance with quality procedures and resolve any non-conformances promptly.
Serve as a champion for Lessons Learned, CoPQ initiatives.

Continuous Improvement

Capture and utilize Return of Experience (RoE) to enhance future projects.
Contribute to global engineering efficiency initiatives through knowledge capitalization.

External Engineering

Works with Sourcing and Engineering functions on improving engineering subcontractors & internal / External work packages, and monitoring and documenting performance.

Work with Sourcing on subcontractor qualification process, rigor, and selection.

Technical Office

Enhance GE GSI relations GE CS, Universities and Engineering Associations to learn or promote new technologies.

Serve as the single point of contact to our Global engineering competence center.

Be an inclusive champion of process rigor, change & a transformation agent, using Lean methodology.

Education

Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or related field.

Experience

10+ years in an EPC environment within T&D, Power Generation, Wind, or Oil & Gas.
Proven leadership in managing engineering teams and complex projects.

Technical Expertise

Mastery of Operations procedures and Strategic planning.
Proficiency with engineering management tools and software.
Hands-on experience with Lean tools such as Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen facilitation, 5S, and visual management system and Daily Management Systems (DMS)

Core Competencies

Strategic Planning & Process Optimization
EHS Integration & Quality Assurance
Return of Experience (RoE) Management
Strong Communication & Leadership Skills
Global Mindset & Cultural Competence

Other Requirements

Willingness to travel within the region.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and global centers.
Strategic thinker – ability to navigate complexity, develop clear actions, and drive impact.
Clear thinker with strong decision making skills and demonstrated ability to manage conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated systems thinker with an ability to assess tradeoffs, assess risk and mitigation, as well as optimize outcomes.
Demonstrated/Proven ability to:
Influence without direct reporting alignment
Build consensus inside and outside of large organizations
Lead global teams to successful outcomes
Identify and drive process improvement, implement standard work, and utilize Lean operating principles

Why Join Us?

Impactful Role: Lead regional engineering operations and drive strategic initiatives.
Growth Opportunities: Develop your career within a global engineering framework.
Collaborative Environment: Work with diverse, talented teams and cutting-edge technologies.
Commitment to Safety: Promote a safe and compliant workplace

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