Program Director

GE Vernova; Bayern; Remote; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a Program Director to lead strategic initiatives and ensure project success. This role involves collaborating closely with clients to define project scopes and plans, while driving teams towards achieving customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management, particularly in dynamic environments, and will be adept at fostering strong customer relationships. With a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes, this position offers the opportunity to influence project direction and contribute to innovative solutions. Join a forward-thinking company and make a significant impact in the field of software services.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years in project management for large-scale IT projects.
• 10+ years in industrial software services or product development preferred.

Aufgaben

• Lead multiple projects to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Communicate project progress to leadership and customers.

Kenntnisse

Project Management

Customer Relationship Development

Software Analysis

Dynamic Environment Adaptability

CxO Level Communication

Ausbildung

Project Management Certification

Bachelor's Degree in a Relevant Field

Tools

Software Development Tools

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description Summary

The Program Director provides leadership and direction for all aspects of a strategic program and implementation to achieve the target outcomes. This requires working closely with GE Vernova customers to understand and define high-level scope, project plans, and resourcing at all stages of a project or program lifecycle.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

In This Role, You Will

• Accountable for bringing multiple projects in on time and on budget to customer satisfaction.
• Reports on project progress to the Leadership of GE Vernova.
• Drives the GEV team and subcontractors towards customer success.
• Communicates the importance of understanding customer's business strategies to advocate for profitability on behalf of the customer. Actively reviews accounts, meets with customers, observes sales force, etc. Coaches and mentors peers on the relationship between GE solutions and customer value.
• Uncovers and articulates critical success factors necessary for the customer to acquire, implement, and utilize a solution; assists in identifying shortcomings; utilizes GE experts to propose creative solutions; and develops a roadmap for customer success.
• Coaches and mentors others on best practices for project delivery and execution, focusing on tangible and intangible benefits to ensure customer satisfaction.

Technical Expertise

• Prefer experience with Hi-Tech Software companies.
• Experience with CxO level communications and customer relationship development.
• Proven track record in dynamic, high-paced environments.
• Ability to develop new opportunities.
• Experience in software analysis, design, quality assurance, methodologies, and architecture.
• Understanding of new software development practices, languages, and tools.
• Business acumen to understand scope changes from schedule, ROI, and TCO perspectives.
• Formal certification from a project management institute is desirable.
• Experience with electrical utilities is preferred.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a dedicated project management role with responsibility for large-scale IT projects.
• Prefer 10+ years’ experience in industrial software services or product development.
• Willingness to travel.

Desired Characteristics

• Understand final outcomes to guide project aspects.
• Proactively engage with customers to set up core project management elements such as project charter, plan, cost and billing forecast, change management, and governance.
• Interact with governance members, escalate issues, and run regular meetings.
• Develop and implement processes to optimize the use of GE Digital products and meet deployment requirements.
• Establish review processes to support proposed solutions.
• Engage throughout project lifecycle, influencing decisions on architecture, design, and functionality.
• Communicate effectively with peers and team members, supporting pre-sale, consulting, and execution efforts.
• Apply GEV execution methodology and standards.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

This is a remote position.