Job Description Summary
Job Description: Technical R&D Project Manager – FACTS (NPI)
Location: Tampere, Finland
Reporting to: Global FACTS NPI Leader
Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced Technical R&D Project Manager to join our global FACTS (Flexible AC Transmission Systems) New Product Introduction (NPI) team. Based in our Tampere Solution Line office, you will lead high-impact NPI and New Technology Introduction (NTI) programs for our industry-leading STATCOM solutions.
At GE VERNOVA, we deliver high-power (>100MVAr) reactive power compensation and stability solutions that are critical to the global energy transition. You will manage complex, cutting-edge technology projects that directly enable a decarbonized and electrified world. While your primary focus is project execution, you will also act as a technical partner, contributing to the innovations generated by your project teams.
Job Description
Job Description: Technical R&D Project Manager – FACTS (NPI)
Location: Tampere, Finland
Reporting to: Global FACTS NPI Leader
Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced Technical R&D Project Manager to join our global FACTS (Flexible AC Transmission Systems) New Product Introduction (NPI) team. Based in our Tampere Solution Line office, you will lead high-impact NPI and New Technology Introduction (NTI) programs for our industry-leading STATCOM solutions.
At GE VERNOVA, we deliver high-power (>100MVAr) reactive power compensation and stability solutions that are critical to the global energy transition. You will manage complex, cutting-edge technology projects that directly enable a decarbonized and electrified world. While your primary focus is project execution, you will also act as a technical partner, contributing to the innovations generated by your project teams.
Key Responsibilities
Program Leadership: Manage the full lifecycle of complex, large-scale R&D and NPI programs from initiation to delivery.
Operational Excellence: Maintain rigorous control over project scope, costs, and schedules.
Stakeholder Management: Effectively navigate a global, cross-functional, and multi-located team environment, ensuring alignment across internal and external stakeholders.
Innovation & Technical Oversight: Proactively contribute to the development of power electronics and control systems; provide technical leadership to drive creative solutions.
Continuous Improvement: Utilize established R&D processes, problem-solving methodologies, and project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Imagine 2).
Strategic Prioritization: Balance competing project demands with a clear focus on customer value and long-term business objectives.
Qualifications & Requirements
Experience: Proven track record in managing R&D projects, preferably within power electronics, control systems, or high-voltage transmission sectors. Have minimum 3 years experience working with power electronics devices and preferable some RD project management experience already gained
Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead large, multi-disciplinary, international teams with a strong emphasis on influence and consensus-building.
Technical Literacy: Solid understanding of power systems, control platforms, and product development lifecycles.
Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English; ability to present complex technical topics to diverse stakeholders.
Asset: Previous experience or certification in cybersecurity protocols for industrial systems.
Technology domain knowledge: Have a good understanding of power electronics, complex technical MMC products, Valves, STATCOMs , HVDC or other IGBT based products.
Desired Personal Attributes
Impactful Leadership: A "personality that ignites"—someone who energizes their team and maintains a positive, growth-oriented environment.
Adaptive Mindset: Curious, creative, and open-minded when facing technical or process-related challenges.
Mission-Driven: A genuine passion for grid…