Strategic Engineering Project Planner (PM Focus)

IF1874 GE Energy Power Conversion UK Limited

Rugby

On-site

GBP 50,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Income protection

Private Health Insurance

Life Assurance

Vacation + bank holidays

Job summary

GE Vernova’s Power Conversion & Storage business is seeking an Engineer shifting toward Project Management within Engineering. You will define scope, develop schedules, monitor multiple projects, and align with high-level stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery and KPI success.

You will lead in creating WBS, scheduling, and using MS-Project/Primavera, while coordinating with Product Leaders and Lead Engineers to manage costs and schedules. Strong English and travel readiness are required.

Qualifications

Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related fields.
Proven experience in project management and team leadership.
Expertise in project management methodologies (PMI, Agile, Lean).
Advanced skills in negotiation, conflict management, and decision-making.

Responsibilities

Define and develop schedules for complex engineering projects.
Oversee the monitoring and follow-up of multiple projects.
Align projects and objectives with high-level stakeholders.
Define and maintain strategic KPIs for the engineering area.
Establish control over project milestones by identifying main product/system parts.
Study project scope in detail, focusing on deliverables and required activities.
Create the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) with Project Manager and Engineering Leader involvement.
Develop detailed project schedules from activity definition, duration, and sequencing.
Specialize in Project Management tools (e.g., MS-Project, Primavera, Excel, Smartsheet).
Identify the project's critical path and suggest solutions in conjunction with Product/Project Managers, Lead Engineers.
Coordinate and control engineering activities, ensuring alignment with product leaders.
Collaborate with product leaders to incorporate requirements and expectations into project planning and execution.
Monitor planned activities (Planned vs. Actual) through internal interfaces.
Incorporate schedule changes and evaluate impacts from Change Orders.
Plan the development and introduction of new products to the market.
Commit to Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) and Quality Management System (QMS) standards, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and internal procedures.