Project Manager – Energy Transition (New Product Development)

GE Vernova; Lisburn; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova in Lisburn, UK is seeking a seasoned Project Manager for Energy Transition and New Product Introduction of Transformer Monitoring Equipment. You will lead end-to-end development, bridging hardware, firmware, and sensing technologies to deliver world-class, market-ready solutions for critical grid assets.

You will coordinate global teams across sites and time zones, own high level schedules and budgets, ensure product quality before manufacture, and drive continuous improvement through

Qualifications

• Lead end-to-end development of hardware/firmware monitoring solutions.
• Coordinate cross-site, global teams and time zones.
• Own high-level schedules and budgets for projects.
• Ensure product quality before movement to manufacture.
• Apply lean principles to improve planning and execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead Complex Projects: guide end-to-end development from requirements to validation.
• Coordinate Global Teams: align multiple sites and time zones for delivery.
• Drive Strategy and Planning: own schedules and budgets to meet commitments.
• Champion Quality: ensure solutions meet high standards before production.
• Foster Continuous Improvement: identify efficiencies in planning and development.
• Communicate Impact: keep stakeholders informed and unblock blockers.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Lean / Process improvement

Job description

Job Description Summary

Project Manager – Energy Transition (New Product Development)

Location: Lisburn, UK

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Arrangement: Hybrid

About the Role

Are you ready to shape the future of global energy infrastructure? As our new NPI (New Product Introduction) Product Manager for Transformer Monitoring Equipment, you will join a growing, innovative team based in Lisburn. Here, you will lead the development of world-class solutions that integrate advanced hardware, firmware, and sensing technologies to help our customers effectively manage their critical assets.

In this role, you will act as the heartbeat of our development cycle. You will bridge the gap between initial concepts and market-ready products, working with cross-functional teams to bring cutting-edge monitoring solutions to electrical grids worldwide. We provide the domain expertise in high-voltage and grid monitoring; we need you to provide the initiative to connect the dots. If you enjoy solving complex problems, navigating technical challenges, and seeing your projects come to life, this is your opportunity to make a tangible impact.

Job Description

What You Will Accomplish

• Lead Complex Projects: You will guide the end-to-end development journey, from gathering requirements and defining project scope to designing, verifying, and validating new monitoring solutions.
• Coordinate Global Teams: You will foster seamless collaboration across multiple sites and time zones, ensuring our diverse development teams are aligned and empowered to deliver their best work.
• Drive Strategy and Planning: You will take ownership of high-level project schedules and budgets, balancing priorities to ensure we meet our commitments on time and within scope.
• Champion Quality: You will oversee the transition of products into manufacture, ensuring that every solution meets our high standards for performance and reliability before it reaches our customers.
• Foster Continuous Improvement: You will proactively identify opportunities to streamline our planning and development processes, championing operational excellence and smarter ways of working.
• Communicate Impact: You will keep stakeholders at all levels of the business informed, managing expectations and removing roadblocks to ensure team success.

Who You Are

• Experienced Project Manager: You bring substantial experience in leading engineering development projects, with a strong understanding of how to manage complex hardware and firmware lifecycles.
• Collaborative Communicator: You excel at building relationships and communicating effectively, whether you are working with technical teams or business stakeholders.
• Problem Solver: You are comfortable navigating ambiguity, determining creative solutions to obstacles, and motivating teams to maintain momentum.
• Organized and Diligent: You have a solid grasp of project management methodologies and tools, and you appreciate the importance of engineering rigor in product releases.
• Process-Oriented: You have a keen interest in applying lean principles to improve operational efficiency and team productivity.

Why Join Us?

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment where innovation is celebrated. By joining our team in Lisburn, you become part of a business dedicated to developing industry-leading technology that powers the world. We offer a culture that values your unique perspective, provides the support needed to grow your skills, and offers the flexibility of a hybrid working environment.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No