Project Interface Manager - German fluent (m/f/d)

Job Description Summary

GE Grid Solutions HVDC project organization is moving towards a digitally integrated way of working, centralized around data and technology that connects a variety of systems and stakeholders, with the perspective that all work products (models, designs, documents, diagrams, drawings, etc.) generated during the performance of any HVDC system life cycle activities are represented by underlying sets of data and information.

Data and information in these sets need to be accessible and shared between organizations and project management and engineering management tools used within the business organization and its customers and suppliers. This sharing will help to ensure consistency, correctness, and completeness of work products developed across all HVDC system life cycle stages and support standardization and interoperability.

As Interface Manager, you will be responsible to manage interfaces between GE, consortia partners, customer, contractors and third parties. Building and managing effective relationships across multiple interfaces to achieve optimum performance outcomes. Identifying and managing technical and commercial risks related to the scope of work and coordinating closely with planning and technical disciplines.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Manage the interfaces between the project and third parties, contributing to optimal development and program set up for successful procurement and delivery.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders across regions and sites. Resolving issues and conflicting requirements in a timely manner.
• Manage the interface between the project and third parties in the delivery and commissioning of the project.
• Contribute to the development of the operations and management control system, and the interface with third party systems and operations.
• Contribute to the project schedule of works and progress monitoring throughout the project.
• Provide inputs and solutions that allow for minimal third-party impact, whilst maintaining effective project delivery.
• Produce and maintain appropriate, standardized documents, and regular reporting to the senior management and other stakeholders reflecting key issues, resolutions, and performance.
• Ensure a collaborative approach across the team to facilitate the planning and delivery of interface works, ensuring all issues are clearly understood by teams and addressed, and appropriately.
• Actively promote the identification of hazards and EHS risks in own area of operation and objects of design, and informed involved teams accordingly.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's, Master's or another relevant degree in Electrical Engineering or similar discipline.
• Strong working experience with big and complex projects, preferably in oil & gas, energy or offshore (wind).
• Fluency in German and English; excellent communication & cooperation skills.
• PMP Certification or equivalent.
• Ability to deep-dive into complex analytical issues; mastery of MS Office tools (e.g., Excel)
• Successful experience in a matrix and international environment.

Desired Characteristics:

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills to address key topics across teams.
• Team player spirit; able to influence and cross-functional collaborate in a matrix organization.
• Enjoy working in a dynamic, multicultural international team. You are self-driven, easy-going, and enjoy interacting with a wide variety of stakeholders at all levels.
• Willingness and ability to travel. Around 40%, nationally and internationally.

What we offer:

• Working in a diverse and international team based in Berlin, Dresden, or Nuremberg.
• A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements.
• Working in a booming industry supported by stability, growth, and impactful projects.
• Hybrid model with flexible working hours.
• Competitive compensation and benefits, as well as great development opportunities
• Opportunity to work with the best professionals in the industry.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No