Lead project Quality Specialist

GE VERNOVA; Dadri; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

GE VERNOVA seeks a Project Quality Manager to establish and maintain project quality systems from tender through execution, handover, and warranty. You will act as the primary liaison between project teams, customers, and partners to ensure all contractual and internal requirements are met.

You will lead quality planning, risk and deviation management, and audits to ISO 9001, driving continuous improvement and overseeing supplier quality via ITPs and FAT/SAT.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field; exceptional technical skills or experience in Project Quality may be considered.
• 8+ years of experience in Project Quality or Project Management within turnkey projects, preferably in the energy sector (Power plant, substation).
• Proven expertise in deep-dive root-cause analysis using methodologies such as 8D, Kaizen, Ishikawa (Fishbone), or Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Project Quality Plan (PQP) and ensure alignment with project schedules and internal standards from tendering to execution.
• Act as the primary liaison for quality issues; manage customer feedback and lead monthly quality reviews with project stakeholders.
• Lead internal and third-party audit programs in line with ISO 9001 and ensure compliance with contractual and legal requirements.
• Manage deviations and project risks; drive corrective and preventive actions and COPQ reduction.
• Coordinate with Sourcing and Construction to oversee supplier assessments, ITPs, FAT/SAT procedures, and site supervision.

Skills

Accountability

Communication

Strategic Planning

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Reporting to the Regional Quality Leader, the Project Quality Manager will establish, maintain, and verify the implementation of project quality systems from the tender phase through execution, handover, and the warranty period. You will act as the primary liaison between project teams, customers, and external partners to ensure all contractual, legal, and internal requirements are met.

• Quality System & PlanningDevelop and maintain the Project Quality Plan (PQP). Review and approve project-specific quality procedures, ensuring full alignment with project schedules and internal standards from tendering to execution phases.
• Stakeholder & Customer ManagementAct as the primary point of contact for quality issues. Manage customer feedback, lead monthly quality reviews with Project stakeholders, and ensure customer requirements are integrated into all project phases.
• Compliance & AuditLead internal and third-party audit programs in accordance with ISO 9001. Ensure all project processes and instructions meet rigorous legal and internal expectations.
• Quality Management & Continuous Improvement
  • Manage and track all deviations (Non-Conformities) and project risks.
  • Lead technical root-cause analysis (RCA) using globally recognized methodologies such as 8D, Kaizen, and Six Sigma to drive corrective and preventive actions.
  • Manage the "Cost of Poor Quality" (COPQ) and foster a culture of continuous improvement and lessons learned.
  • Integrate quality approaches into project risk management and participate in design and project gate reviews.
• Supplier & Subcontractor QualityCoordinate with Sourcing and Construction departments to oversee supplier assessments, Inspection and Test Plans (ITP), FAT/SAT procedures, and site supervision.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Education: A Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related field, along with relevant professional experience. Exceptional technical skills or experience in Project Quality may also be taken into account.
• Experience:8 + years of experience in Project Quality or Project Management within a turnkey project environment, preferably in the energy sector (Power plant, substation).
• Technical Problem Solving:Proven expertise in performing deep-dive root cause analysis using globally recognized methodologies such as8D (Eight Disciplines), Kaizen, Fishbone (Ishikawa), or Six Sigma.

Desired Skills & Characteristics

• Accountability:A strong sense of ownership with the ability to work independently in a multi-disciplinary matrix organization.
• Communication:Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to influence stakeholders across all levels.
• Strategic Planning:Experience in documenting, planning, and executing quality programs. Active participation in "Lean" initiatives is highly valued.
• Problem-Solving:Decisive and analytical approach to resolving technical and operational challenges.