Switzerland Global Enterprise

Senior Project Manager, HVDC Onshore

Switzerland Global Enterprise

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • 🇩🇪 Germany

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Manage the Execution phase for a large GE work-package of one mega HVDC Project in Germany > 1B$
  • Deliver on Environmental Health & Safety (‘EHS’), On-Time-Delivery (‘OTD’) and financial objectives (sales, margin, billing, cash) for the GE scope.
  • Ensure Project Reviews governance in line GE Grid Solutions Operating rhythm with a key focus on Risks Management and related mitigation plans.
  • Lead & coach a multi-cultural cross-functional project team composed of Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Project Controls (cost & planning), Finance, Contract Management.
  • Based on the contract, contribute to implement the overall strategy for the execution of the project to achieve the project performance goals.
  • Represents GE towards the customer; controls and manages this interface and relationship. Manages the internal and external communication loop.
  • Sets up and secures the necessary resources for the execution of the project/work package. Support the organization of the project team.
  • Constantly monitors and if requested reports the necessary key performances indicators (KPI). Takes immediately all necessary actions and decisions to guarantee financial, time, quality and safety performance to maximize project goals achievements.
  • Establishes, implements and monitors the Project Quality Plan, Procedures, EHS Plan. Ensures best compliance with specification at lowest final cost.
  • Supports the strategy for managing claims, and directs actions accordingly. Addresses claims by deciding on actions and leading them in consideration of the defined strategy.
  • Defines a Risk Management Plan. Constantly updates and reviews the risk and opportunities of the Project. Evaluates and decides on actions that benefit the overall performance of the Project. Follows-up these actions implementation and results.
  • Develops and monitors the Master Time Schedule, manages Project float to ensure timely completion of the Project.
  • Exercise commercial and finance controls during the execution of the project with regular reporting and forecasting of project metrics and KPIs.
  • Ensure the coordination of technical support/engineering, manufacturing/supply and onsite construction resources.

Requirements

  • Master’s or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college. Preferably a technical degree.
  • Many years of experience in project management of large and complex projects (+$100M minimum)
  • Experience in HVDC technology
  • Experience in Turnkey contracts with civil works
  • Structured, solid problem-solving, strategic thinking, analytical skills
  • High level of energy, grit, resilience with a “Run it like you Own it” mindset
  • Excellent communication & cooperation skills, you are willing to have fun and deliver as member of a dynamic team of passionate project professionals from all backgrounds
  • Ability to lead an international team (20+ members) and manage stakeholders in a matrix organization.
  • Ability to create trustworthy & lasting relationship with customers
  • Superior interpersonal skills, embodying GE leadership behaviors: Humility, Focus, Transparency
  • Superior skills covering the full project management cycle: integration management, planning, cost control, procurement, risk management, contract management, construction management…
  • Technical knowledge in High Voltage electrical grids and ideally power electronics / HVDC will be an advantage
  • Experience in offshore projects will be an advantage
  • Willingness and ability to travel
  • Fluent in English, German language is a decisive advantage.
Benefits
  • Working in a growing international team within Grid Systems Integration with extensive development opportunities
  • A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work arrangements
  • Competitive benefits

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
project managementHVDC technologyTurnkey contractsrisk managementcost controlprocurementcontract managementconstruction managementproject schedulingfinancial forecasting
Soft skills
problem-solvingstrategic thinkinganalytical skillscommunication skillscooperation skillsleadershipinterpersonal skillsrelationship buildingresilienceteam collaboration
Certifications
Master's degreeBachelor's degree