Machine Head Subsystem Program Engineer

Jobtailor; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Program Manager to lead subsystem work portfolios for New Product Introduction from concept to sunset. You will own the NPI schedule, coordinate with Systems PMs and Subsystem Integrators, and drive issue resolution and stakeholder visibility.

Responsibilities include leading multiple programs, building consensus on difficult information, and applying modern tools to ensure top-tier execution and standardization across subsystems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university or similar.

Responsibilities

• Own the planning and execution of subsystem work portfolio including deliverables, budget, resource identification, and priority discussions for New Product Introduction programs from conception through product sunset.
• Own subsystem NPI schedule structure and fidelity.
• Coordinate execution of deliverables and detailed schedule dependencies with Systems Program Managers and Subsystem Integrators to align plans and elevate visibility to critical path activities.
• Assure timely resolution of issues, keep stakeholders advised of progress, and negotiate changes, variations, solutions to issues.
• Lead multiple programs in parallel from conception through field validation.
• Explain difficult or sensitive information; build consensus.
• Use the latest tools and methods to facilitate world class operational rigor for the team.
• Drive simplification and standardization of best practices into program execution.
• Manage cross-platform programs for the Machine Head subsystem.

Skills

Program management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Own the planning and execution of subsystem work portfolio including subsystem deliverables, budget, resource identification, and priority discussions for New Product Introduction programs from conception through product sunset
• Own subsystem NPI schedule structure and fidelity
• Coordinate execution of deliverables and detailed schedule dependencies with Systems Program Managers and Subsystem Integrators to align plans and elevate visibility to critical path activities
• Assure timely resolution of issues, keep the stakeholders advised of the progress of the program, and negotiate changes, variations, solutions to issues
• Lead multiple programs in parallel from conception through field validation
• Explain difficult or sensitive information; work to build consensus
• Use the latest tools and methods to facilitate world class operational rigor for the team
• Drive simplification and standardization of best practices into program execution
• Manage cross-platform programs for the Machine Head subsystem

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university or similar
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Program Management, Renewable Energy Engineering or related fields
• Ability to break-down complex issues, determine possible courses of action, and enable effective decision making
• Ability to prioritize information, using analytical thinking for decision making
• Technical aptitude and familiarity with industrial-scale projects or products
• System or product-level mindset
• Effective oral and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
• Established project management skills
• In-depth knowledge of GE Vernova internal standards for product development