Project & Planning Specialist

GE Vernova's Grid Software; Stafford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join GE Vernova's Grid Software as a Project Manager and contribute to the Green Energy transition. You will oversee project delivery, manage resources, and ensure customer satisfaction in a dynamic setting focused on sustainable energy solutions. With ample opportunities for professional growth and a collaborative environment, take the next step in your career with us.

Benefits

Flexible work agreements

Private health insurance

Qualifications

• Basic project management experience is required.
• Knowledge comparable to a Bachelor's degree or relevant experience is needed.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for project implementation and integration of work packages.
• Monitoring progress and producing accurate projections.
• Liaising with stakeholders to ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Job Description Summary

Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.

As related customer equipment, facilities or infrastructure projects: responsible for project delivery, profit & loss accountability, and customer satisfaction through management of project related activities and resources.

Yo are accountable for the quality of own work, managing small projects and major projects planning.

Subject to direct operations supervision / prescribed work instructions / systems checking. Executes within a well-defined operations framework.

There is generally a step by step sequence of standard operational tasks which need to be followed to achieve an end result.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensures project implementation as well as work packages and constraints are accurately integrated into project planning scenario.
• Responsible for monitoring progress and producing accurate projections.
• Ensures other functions have access to accurate current reports and projections and relevant reports are available for the customer.
• Managing small projects for the PT Business, liaising with all key stakeholders to deliver the sales and margin contributing directly to P&L for Central & Northern Europe.
• Developing conceptual knowledge of professional discipline.
• May include support roles with specialised expertise or technical knowledge in broad area.
• Applies general knowledge of business developed through education or past experience.
• Understands how work of own team contributes to the area.
• Resolves issues using established procedures.
• Consults supervisor or more senior team members for issues outside of defined instructions / parameters.
• Collaborates with others to solve issues.
• For customer facing roles, develops strong customer relationships and serves as the interface between customer and GE. Exchanges technical information, asks questions and checks for understanding.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• This role requires basic experience in the Project Management & Project Planning.
• Knowledge level is comparable to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college certification with relevant experience).
  
  

Desired Characteristics

• Advanced oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
  
  

Lichfield Road manufacturing facility has been originally established in 1903 and has been standing since 1960 as a part of English Electric group, delivering power transformers, that later merged GEC Alsthom and later became ALSTOM, and has been acquired by GE in 2015. Stafford is ideally suited for research and advanced manufacturing with our highly skilled staff and position at the heart of the UK's transport network. GE is proud to be the largest employer in Stafford, with around 1,700 employees across multiple sites.

The transformer facility has been renowned all over the world with its expertise in design, manufacturing, and delivery of HVAC and HVDC transformers world-wide, up to 800kV.

About GE Grid Solutions

At GE Grid Solutions 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 GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable 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. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.

Why We Come To Work

At GE Renewable Energy, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.

What We Offer

A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements

Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No