System Requirements Manager

Job Description Summary

The Global Engineering Center (GEC) team is providing support for wide range of large and complex high voltage power transmission projects in Global Regions and is looking for a Requirements Analyst to join the team.

In this role, you will support both the Tendering teams and Project execution teams to organise, analyse, and deliver both the customer and business requirements, needed to ensure the solution is fit for purpose, and satisfies the contract needs.

Using an appropriate software tool, such as IBM DOORs Next Generation, you will ensure that all the necessary requirements are identified, understood & owned by all affected parties, and the designs produced deliver the required compliance.
This compliance is then to be confirmed as part of the document checks, design reviews, equipment acceptance tests and finally the on-site testing.
In addition, you will support the teams to identify and manage any changes to the project scope, by tracking and recording the impact to the requirements.

To be successful in this role, you will have a strong knowledge of Systems Engineering, and practical experience of the application of Requirements Management on large projects. You will be familiar with ISO16404, and the lifecycle stages of a project, and how these relate to the V-Diagram. You will have experience of using a Requirements Management software tool, such as IBM Doors National Grid UK (NG-UK), or similar, and how these tools are used to organise and manage deliverables. You must have an analytical approach to problem solving to drive continuous improvement and process development.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a Prestigious Global organization as it aspires to further strengthen its Requirement Management and Systems Engineering Capabilities.

Job Description

As part of this role, you will undertake the following activities:

At the (ITO) Tendering Phase:

• General:

Act as the focal point for Requirements Management at the ITO tendering stage, by providing the Tendering teams with expert support and advice on both the requirements management process and the requirements management tool being used. This will include actively working within the database to ensure that when tenders are submitted, they are done so with a clear position of compliance.

• Importing requirements:

Work closely with the ITO tendering team, and the resources in the GEC, to import and organise the Customer’s Requirements into the requirements management (RMS) tool and ensure that the information is presented in a true and usable format, by making sample checks.

• Clause by Clause assessment:

Supervise the Clause-by-Clause assessment process by ensuring the lead engineer allocates the clauses precisely and efficiently, and the parties required to undertake the assessment do so in an accurate and diligent manner. This should include ensuring all requirements are owned and suitably assessed. In addition, when required, support the lead engineer with the process of reviewing the responses and reaching a final determination.

• Internal Requirements:

Where Requirements are to be satisfied by internal GE product-lines, support the team with the process of getting engagement, and recording compliance in the RMS tool.

• External Requirements:

Where Requirements are to be satisfied by third parties (outside GE) support the team with the process of exporting the requirements for inclusion into the Procurement Specification

• Development into Requirements Language.

For very complex, or compound requirements, that are critical to a successful delivery, convert the Customers Requirements into clear requirements language that can be more accurately assessed.

• Solution development for critical clauses.

For requirements that are considered to be complex or critical, ensure that the method in which the requirement will be satisfied is recorded in the RMS tool.

• Expediting and reporting:

Keep the Requirements Management / Clause by Clause process running smoothly by resolving any blockers, and providing regular progress reports on each tender.

• Change Management:

Ensure that the team use the RMS tool to document the evolution of the requirements during the tender process. This should include any clarifications provided by the Customer, as a result of a TQ or otherwise, and any adjustments agreed with the Customer either pre or during the contract negotiations.

• Baseline for project handover.

After award of contract, and prior to handover to the OTR Execution Team, ensure that the RMS tool is an accurate reflection of the as-sold position, and provides a clear baseline for the delivery of the project.

At the (OTR) Project Execution Phase:

• General:

Act as the focal point for Requirements Management at the OTR execution stage, by providing the Project teams with expert support and advice on both the requirements management process and the requirements management tool being used. This will include actively working within the database to ensure that the mapping and validation of requirements is done accurately and efficiently.

• Allocation to system break-down structure:

Work closely with OTR Execution team, and the resources in the GEC, to map the requirements to the System Break Down Structure that will be used to deliver the project. Ensure that no requirements are left unmapped, and every system has a clearly defined owner.

• Development into requirements language:

For very complex, or compound requirements, that are critical to a successful delivery, convert the Customers Requirements into clear requirements language that can be more accurately managed

• Business and Legal Requirements:

Supplement the Customer requirements with the business and legal requirements that the Project teams must comply with in order to successfully deliver the project.

• Development of actions to satisfy the requirements:

Support the OTR Execution Team to define the actions needed to satisfy the requirements. This could be simply linking the requirement to a design deliverable such as a drawing or calculation, or potentially the creation of a narrative describing the actions to be taken.

• Validation and Verification in Design:

Ensure that the requirements are validated and verified (V&V) at the design stage, and the V&V results are recorded in the RMS tool. This shall be achieved by making the requirements specific to the system, equipment or component available during the relevant review process. (Design review etc)

• Validation and Verification in Manufacture:

Ensure that the requirements are validated and verified (V&V) at the manufacturing stage, and the V&V results are recorded in the RMS tool. This shall be achieved by making the requirements specific to the system, equipment or component available during the relevant review process. (Factory acceptance testing etc)

• Verification at System level:

Ensure that the requirements are validated and verified (V&V) at the manufacturing stage, and the V&V results are recorded in the RMS tool. This shall be achieved by making the requirements specific to the system, equipment or component available during the relevant review process. (Site acceptance testing etc)

• Lessons Learned:

Capitalize significant lessons which could reoccur on projects, by converting them into requirements that must be satisfied on future projects. Maintain a library of these requirements by project type, such that they can easily be added to new projects and tenders at their commencement.

Requirements:

To succeed in this role, you will have the following qualification and experience:

• A first degree in Systems Engineering or any equivalent Engineering of Science Degree. (Or equivalent experience)
• Significant (min 5+) experience in Systems Engineering including:
• Experience working in a team on large, multidisciplinary Engineering Projects.
• Strong Numerical and IT Skills and Proficiency in the usage of the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in Front End Engineering & Scope Definition & Management
• Experience in Lifecycle Management using the Systems Engineering V-Diagram.
• Requirements Elicitation in accordance with INCOSE Guidelines is desirable.
• Requirements Management using IBM Doors National Grid, UK (NG-UK) is desirable (or similar e.g. IBM Doors or JAMA)
• Experience of Model Based Systems Engineering is desirable.

Desired Characteristics:

• The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of Systems Engineering and how it can be applied to the power transmission business. You will be confident to discuss and present these topics to GSI colleagues, Clients and Senior Management.
• You will be a proactive team player, with good communication and interpersonal skills, be capable of self-management, and have a high degree of flexibility, resilience and a self-learning attitude.

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