Program Manager

The Program Manager - Pillar Design Tools is a pivotal role that bridges GPE business objectives with technical software solutions to drive the development, maintenance, innovation, and enhancement of engineering systems and tools. In particular, the Pillar Design Tools Program Manager assumes functional ownership responsibilities for MBE tools comprised of GPE’s primary Computer-Aided Design (CAD) platforms. Success in this role is defined through effective collaboration with CAD experts, business stakeholders, IT partners, and end users towards continuously improving our digital thread integrations, CAD capability, Design throughput, and strategic MBE roadmap.

**Roles and Responsibilities**
- _ For Product Design_ - CAD tools, such as NX, AutoCAD, Catia, and AVEVA, used by engineering to define form, fit, and function of 2D/3D components and assemblies, primarily interfacing with PLM and plant design system platforms
- Manages program governance, planning, prioritization, and execution
- Engage in software supplier relationships to continuate high-quality, cost-effective solutions
- Collaborate with business stakeholders and technical software owners to ensure the effective development and management of design tools
- Spearhead, facilitate initiatives that enhance user experience and align with business strategies focusing on tool commonality, integration capability, data processing, and risk management
- Ensure program standards, training, and support material are up to date and comprehensive
- Take on assignments beyond position scope, as requested or required.

**Required Qualifications**
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college or equivalent knowledge/experience.
- Significant experience in a Technical Leader or equivalent Senior Engineer role.

**Desired Characteristics**
- Demonstrated leadership experience that embodies the **GE Vernova Way**:

- (1) Is an **INNOVATION** driver sought out to solve challenging technical issues, uphold the value of, and improve upon internal controls strategy for tool technologies, capabilities, and data
- (2) Considers over-arching business asks with internal and external **CUSTOMER FOCUS** in view when recommending actions and strategies that impact product and service value
- (3) Indoctrinates a **LEAN** mindset in all work areas, eliminating non-value-added processes while leveraging technical expertise beyond current field to simplify full value stream.
- (4) Collaborates effectively to ensure value, quality, and accuracy of outputs support a **ONE TEAM** approach focused on the realization of win-win solutions.
- (5) Accepts **ACCOUNTABILITY** for outputs that individually and collectively deliver on commitments and purpose, always with Safety and Quality consideration.
- Self-starter who takes input from multiple stakeholders and technical requirements to lead, influence, and build consensus with others, even with incomplete data or direction.
- Effectively communicates, providing recommendations through the analysis, preparation, and presentation of technical data to all levels of the organization
- Working knowledge of enterprise tools that interface with CAD/MBE platforms
- Sets realistic objectives, accurately appraises situations, detects risks and issues, provides constructive feedback, and adapts seamlessly to changes in priorities.
- Strategic thinker with strong organization, analytical, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills

**Other Beneficial Characteristics**
- Demonstrated capability and passion for program management, including within a matrix-based, global engineering team.
- Knowledge of Intellectual Property Protection and Export Control Regulation
- Understanding of scrum methodology, preferably with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
- Direct design experience in Plant Systems, Balance of Plant development
Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.

**About Us**
- The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

This position will stay open on the career website until at least February 25, 2025.

**Benefits Available to You**:

- Our **compensation & benefits** are designed to help you manage your personal and family needs, while rewarding high performers. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
- A **healthy, balanced lifestyle** can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
- GE invests to provide opportunities to **grow your career** by providing a path for continued on-the-job **learning and development**.

**Healthcare benefit**s include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance P