Job Description

The key role of the GA PM is to successfully execute the commercial deliverables of the Contract, to respect the Operating margins, whilst adhering to the policies and processes set out by the Company and satisfying the Customer. Responsible for the project, SAP booking process, technical definition, invoicing, cash collection through to the end of the Warranty period.
The role has moderate autonomy, requiring high levels of operational judgment.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Essential Responsibilities

• Be the main point of contact for the Customer in all aspects of the project execution and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Lead nominated projects and be responsible for technical and commercial follow-up of the projects from transfer/kick-off to closure, ensuring compliance.
• Reach and report project KPI’s and be accountable for sales, sales forecast, margin, on-time delivery, invoicing and cash collection.
• Communication and project coordination with all internal stakeholders (engineering team, FAT, Services, Finance etc.,) and external stakeholders (clients, consultants), drive actions and recovery plans.
• Carry out the project planning along planner and ensure on time delivery of the project in accordance with the contracted delivery date and terms, manage contract.
• Lead project teams in defining key project metrics and targets for items such as product costs, project costs, manufacturing metrics and quality goals. Track and report on progress to targets throughout project.
• Maintain the data quality in the Project Execution tools , smartER, ERP.
• Provide the necessary monthly reporting on project execution, participate in the monthly contract review.
• Control the Estimate Analysis Sheet (EAS), Profit and Loss (P&L) and Gross Margin on orders booked and monitor and control the Gross Margin throughout the contract execution phase until completion.
• Fulfill contractual obligations and milestones, to avoid/minimize liquated damages.
• Manage commercial variations to the contract during the execution phase.
• Follow up on invoices and cash collection.
• Look to continuously improve the Project Management function to deliver better customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
• Perform a Return of Experience review when Contracts are completed and share to all stakeholders and other teams.
• Maintain and follow-up any actions relating to Customer Complaints (ACT system), Customer Satisfaction Surveys and Warranty claims post-delivery of the products and services provided.
• Comply with all relevant Quality, Health and Safety legislation and GE Policies.
• Be aware of the company and local EHS policies, rules and standards. To show exemplary behaviours on EHS. To perform the preventive/corrective actions in collaboration with EHS team to avoid the accidents, incidents and environmental damages. Perform GENBA walk periodically and conduct HSV as required.
• Meet customers, partners, consultants and ability to travel up to 25% of time.
• To carry out all SAP functions, such as order booking, planned costs, invoicing and Perform cost analysis.

The following Market and Business acumen is desirable:

• Understating of the Electricity Supply industry in India & Abroad. Knowledge and understanding of Distribution Network Operators (DNO), Transmission System Operators (TSO), Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPCs) companies, and Contractors.
• Knowledge of the Grid Automation products

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in Electrical / Communication Engineering

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 10 years Project Management experience in grid solutions domain ( in the field of SCADA, RTU or electrical control system) with track record of independently managing ~15 projects with average size of 1M$ and above., or advanced /master degree qualification, in lieu of less experience.
  
• Fluent in English; an additional language will be a plus (French, etc.)
  
• Proficiency in office IT suite (Projects, Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
  
• Demonstrated strategic awareness combined with tactical implementation capability. Strong analytical skills with ability to identify and explain critical issues. Six sigma/lean
  
• Must be able to handle multiple global projects simultaneously, requires discretion and independent judgment, and the ability to maintain a good working relationship with all co-workers, stakeholders and clients.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Effective problem identification and solution skills.
• Ability to influence people
• Enthusiastic, with a drive for results.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Capable of working in a deadline-oriented environment.

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