GridBeats™ NPI Program Manager
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Hyderabad
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- PMP certification or equivalent project management credential.
- Minimum 10 years of experience leading technical projects or engineering teams.
- Minimum 5 years of experience managing complex NPI, Product Development, or Technical Program Management initiatives.
- Demonstrated success delivering cross-functional programs in industrial, electrical, software, automation, or energy industries.
- Strong understanding of product development lifecycles and stage-gate methodologies.
- Experience managing multiple concurrent projects with globally distributed teams.
- Proven ability to influence and lead without direct organizational authority.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to balance technical, commercial, and operational priorities.
- Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, or equivalent).
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required.
Full description
Job Description Summary
Why GE Vernova – Grid Automation & Software?
At GE Vernova, we are leading the electrification of the world, helping to ensure a reliable and sustainable energy future. Our Grid Automation & Software business is at the forefront of this mission, providing critical solutions for monitoring, controlling, protecting and optimizing electrical grids.
Role Summary:
As the Sensing & Diagnostics NPI Program Manager, you will lead the execution of New Product Introduction (NPI) programs, ensuring rigorous planning and proactive management of risks and opportunities across the product lifecycle. You will work closely with Product Management, Engineering, Design, and Commercial teams to translate strategic goals into actionable delivery plans.
Your program portfolio will span multiple concurrent NPI initiatives across the Sensing & Diagnostics product line, which brings together Monitoring & Diagnostics (M&D), GridBeats™ Asset Management, and GridBeats™ Substation Monitoring, a newly created product line combining deep domain expertise across both hardware-driven diagnostics and software-based asset performance management. Programs will range from incremental enhancements to breakthrough innovations.
This role is ideal for a certified program management professional who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments and is passionate about delivering high-impact solutions at the intersection of hardware, software, and grid intelligenc
Job DescriptionKey ResponsibilitiesProgram Leadership
- Lead end-to-end execution of NPI programs from initiation through commercial launch.
- Drive execution across multiple lifecycle phases in compliance with stage-gate governance and development processes.
- Establish and maintain integrated program plans covering technical development, industrialization, validation, certification, manufacturing readiness, and commercial launch.
- Define program execution strategies that optimize delivery performance across concurrent product introductions.
Cross-functional Coordination
- Coordinate activities across Product Management, R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Regulatory, Marketing, Sales, and Services.
- Manage inter-workstream dependencies, ensuring alignment of schedules, deliverables, and critical milestones.
- Remove execution barriers and facilitate timely decision-making across the organization.
Program Governance
- Organize program reviews, gate reviews, executive updates, and steering committee meetings.
- Monitor program health through KPIs, milestone tracking, budget monitoring, and schedule adherence.
- Ensure appropriate documentation and governance requirements are met throughout the product development lifecycle.