Automation Deployment Lead

Job Description Summary

The Automation Deployment Lead oversees the build, integration and commissioning of robotics and industrial automation solutions across GE Vernova. Based in Singapore, this role works with system integrators, site readiness teams, technology architects and manufacturing operations to deliver automation projects on schedule and within budget. The role is responsible for ensuring that deployed solutions meet performance, safety and cybersecurity requirements and are ready for handover to operations.

The Automation Deployment Lead also leads GE Vernova’s engagement with the robotics and automation ecosystem across Asia-Pacific. Working with manufacturing sites and external partners, the role helps shape GE Vernova’s global automation strategy and supports the rollout of technologies developed in the region across the company.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead the build, integration and commissioning of automation projects, from defining the scope and schedule through handover to operations.
• Define project deliverables, integration requirements and site readiness milestones with system integrators, internal technical teams and site readiness leads.
• Oversee installation, testing, validation and transition to production. Ensure deployments meet applicable safety, cybersecurity and performance requirements.
• Manage project risks, issues and scope changes. Communicate impacts to stakeholders and coordinate timely resolution.
• Track project milestones, key performance indicators and budgets, and report progress to the Director, Integration & Commissioning.
• Maintain project plans, technical specifications, commissioning checklists and records of lessons learned.
• Work with technology architects to ensure solutions meet site operating needs and can be deployed across other facilities.
• Oversee vendor performance during the build and commissioning phases.
• Lead post-project reviews and share lessons and deployment practices across sites.
• Partner with engineering, operations, safety, cybersecurity, IT and operational technology (OT) teams throughout deployment.
• Engage with relevant Singapore government agencies to identify and pursue funding opportunities that support automation deployment.
• Lead GE Vernova’s engagement with robotics and automation partners across Asia-Pacific and support the rollout of technologies developed in the region across the company.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Automation, Computer Science or a related technical field, with at least five years of experience building and deploying industrial automation solutions in large organisations. Alternatively, an associate degree or equivalent diploma in a related technical field, with at least ten years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading large, complex industrial automation projects from design through commissioning.
• In-depth knowledge of industrial automation architectures, safety standards and cybersecurity requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage project risks, schedules and budgets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience managing vendors and coordinating across technical and operational teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Automation, Computer Science or a related technical field.
• At least ten years of experience building and deploying industrial automation solutions in large organisations.
• PMP, PRINCE2 or an equivalent project or programme management certification.
• Experience with system integration, vendor selection and cross-functional project delivery.
• Hands-on commissioning experience in energy, manufacturing or heavy industry.
• Experience delivering projects across multiple sites in a matrixed organisation.
• Ability to work through ambiguity, bring complex projects to completion and improve deployment practices.

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