Electrification Automation & Controls Programme Lead

GE Vernova

Rugby

Hybrid

GBP 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Job summary

GE Vernova in the United Kingdom is seeking an Automation & Controls Programme Manager within our Power Conversion team to lead multi-disciplinary programs from concept to deployment, delivering world-class automation and control solutions for industries and utilities.

You will own timelines, budgets, risks, and cross-functional collaboration with Product Management, Sourcing, Manufacturing, and Sales, driving continuous improvement and tangible business impact.

Qualifications

  • Extensive experience managing R&D programs in electrical, electronics, or industrial control systems.
  • Proficient in formal project management methodologies and tools.
  • Strong risk, safety, and lean management knowledge.
  • Excellent communication bridging technical and commercial stakeholders.
  • Degree in Engineering; PMP or Prince2 highly valued.

Responsibilities

  • Lead multi-disciplinary teams through full development lifecycle using agile methods.
  • Coordinate requirements, software development, and quality control for seamless delivery.
  • Own program timelines, budgets, and resource planning; manage risks and bottlenecks.
  • Lead design reviews and ensure milestones are met across global teams.
  • Collaborate across Product Management, Sourcing, Manufacturing, and Sales.

Skills

R&D program management
Electrical/ electronics
Industrial control systems
Program leadership
Risk management
Quality management
Communication

Education

Engineering degree
PM certification (PMP/Prince2)

Tools

Smartsheet
MS Project
JIRA
Confluence

Job description

GE Vernova in the United Kingdom is seeking an Automation & Controls Programme Manager within our Power Conversion team to lead multi-disciplinary programs from concept to deployment, delivering world-class automation and control solutions for industries and utilities.

You will own timelines, budgets, risks, and cross-functional collaboration with Product Management, Sourcing, Manufacturing, and Sales, driving continuous improvement and tangible business impact.

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