HVDC Senior Project Manager - Automation & Controls

Job Description Summary

Job Description

For Grid Solutions, Offshore HVDC represents a key differentiating technology and a central focus for the business, particularly in Europe where Transmission System Operators have very ambitious renewable energy targets. In that context and for Central Europe, Grid Solutions is partnering with TenneT, which plans to invest more than $30B by 2030 in deploying new HVDC converter stations to bring Offshore Wind energy into Germany and the Netherlands.

In this context, Grid Solutions is looking for a HVDC Senior Project Manager – Automation & Controls who will oversee several key packages part of a portfolio of several mega HVDC projects in Central Europe (contracts value > $1B).

The HVDC Senior Project Manager – Automation & Controls will be directly overseeing the following packages > $100M and at the heart of our HVDC projects:

 “SQDC” (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost) on all the AC Automation & Control scope across the 2GW projects:

• AC Automation & Controls
• Telecom equipment package
• Auxiliary Automation
• Cyber-security

The scope also includes a critical focus on systematic management of interfaces, using our innovative “Systems Integration Approach” and continuous improvement on how we deliver on these packages

He/She will act under the authority of a Project Director of the TenneT Program and ensure proper Safety, Quality, Delivery & Cost ‘SQDC’ during the execution of his/her packages, in coordination with the various stakeholders

If you want to be part of a major adventure at the heart of the energy transition in Europe and have a passion to drive large & complex projects with multi-cultural international teams, we want to hear from you!

Major Responsibilities in details:

Manage the Execution phase for a key GE work-package of one mega HVDC Project in Germany > 1B$:

• • AC Automation Systems
  • Telecom equipment package
  • Auxiliary Automation
  • Cybersecurity
  • Roll-out innovative “Systems Integration Approach”.

- 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

- Project Execution Strategy: Based on the contract, contribute to implement the overall strategy for the execution of the project to achieve the project performance goals

- Communication: represents GE towards the customer; controls and manages this interface and relationship. Manages the internal and external communication loop. Coordinate with consortium partner.

- Project Organization: Sets up and secures the necessary resources for the execution of the project/work package. Support the organization of the project team.

- Performance Management: 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.

- Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety Management: Establishes, implements and monitors the Project Quality Plan, Procedures, EHS Plan. Ensures best compliance with specification at lowest final cost

- Claim Management: 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

- Risk and Opportunities: 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

- Project Planning: 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

Qualifications / Requirements:

- Master’s degree from an accredited university or college, in technical engineering discipline

- Minimum of 10 years in key roles inside complex projects preferably in the T&D, Power, or Renewable Energy industry

- Minimum 5 years+ experience of technical leadership role in HVDC projects

- Experience in Automation & Control systems

Desired Qualifications & Experience:

- 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 (10+ 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 Automation, Control Systems & Cyber security is an advantage

- Experience with GE Vernova HVDC Solution Line will be an advantage

- Willingness and ability to travel

- Fluent in English, German language is an advantage  

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