Sr. Manager - Software Engineering

Job Description Summary

You will be part of the core team at GE Vernova Electrification Software (GEV ESW) Business that is using software to enable de-carbonized future of energy for the planet by designing, building, delivering, and maintaining software applications & services for next generation Grid Software that orchestrates 40% of the world's power today.

GridOS is a new software portfolio of GEV ESW that helps utilities manage and orchestrate the sustainable Energy Grid. As Sr. Manager in GridOS Platform and Shared Services organization, you will be responsible for leading teams to design, build, deliver and maintain software products and shared services.

You will work with global set of leaders to provide input to strategy, plan work, drive delivery of high-quality software using agile development practices. You will be responsible for hiring, onboarding, building and engaging high performing software development teams. You will apply your knowledge of people management, software development methodologies, best practices, and proven processes to hire, onboard, engage, retain and lead teams to deliver a high-quality software frameworks and shared services like Modeling Framework / Foundation / Data Fabric / GridOS UI-UX on budget and on time.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

In This Role, You Will

• Build a world class software development team to consistently deliver complex software platforms using next-gen technologies and methodologies adopted from industry wide practices.
• Responsible for full software lifecycle including activities such as requirement analysis, documentation / procedures and implementation.
• Typically a 1st line manager of professionals or a 2nd line manager of a professional department. Developing specialized knowledge in their discipline. Serves as best practice / quality resource. Has awareness of latest technical developments in own area. Contributes towards strategy and policy development and ensure delivery within area of responsibility.
• Uses judgment to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems in areas of operational / product management, manufacturing, technology or engineering.
• Assist in developing standards consistent with compliance requirements
• Troubleshoot and remedy availability / performance issues
• You will hire, onboard, build and engage the Grid Engineering team specifically GridOS Platform and Shared Services team allocated to you.
• You will contribute to delivery of next generation grid software that enables energy transition by integrating renewables and distributed energy resources to the main power grid.
• Contribute to development of strategy for organization including resource development, innovation and execution strategy and help execute the strategy.
• Actively present leadership updates to GE executive sponsors and customers.
• Quickly learn, internalize, and develop a strong understanding of key priorities and the customers
• Align with stakeholders to ensure that data and process changes required in systems are implemented in accordance with project objectives and timelines
• Provide day to day work direction for team members engaged in projects and delivery using agile processes
• Facilitate and coach software engineering teams on requirements estimate and work sizing.
• Drive a continuous learning culture to help guide continuous improvements.
• Provide leadership on Lean / Agile principles and development practices.
• Actively pursue new methods and practices to increase productivity and drive agile development practices in team
• Utilize project management tools to track progress and recognize key risk areas for specific implementations
• Assist in the resolution of conflicting priorities through the proactive communication of requirements, timelines and stakeholders.
• Operate as an engaged leader who serves as a subject matter and technical expert for assigned programs and development initiatives
• Work with system leaders and functional teams to ensure products and services adhere to compliance and controllership standards

Desired Characteristics

Technical Expertise

Business Acumen

Leadership

Personal Attributes

Required Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided : Yes

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Skills Required

Java, Agile Methodologies, Web Applications, Shell Scripting