Sub Project Manager - HVDC Control & Protection R&D

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As a Sub Project manager in control technology for high-voltage direct current transmission, your role encompasses a blend of technical expertise and managerial responsibilities within R&D project execution. 

We make real what matters. This is your role

• the development and execution of complete control and protection R&D work packages for HVDC and FACTS R&D project.
• Drive innovation and technology development for HVDC, STATCOM and Grid R&D Projects.
• Overall coordination of Control & Protection during the R&D project execution phase.
• Coordinate cross-functional R&D activities involving system design, controls, software, hardware, simulation, testing teams.
• Define and assign work packages to team members (tasks, due dates, costs, resources, responsibilities) in coordination with team lead.
• Scheduling for the R&D activities for C&P Software and C&P Hardware including milestones in coordination with the R&D project time schedule.
• Technical concepts in cooperation with other engineering departments (system design, equipment engineering, auxiliary systems, cabling, etc.)
• Overall responsibility for the technical evaluation of the offers of subcontractors. Support the economic evaluation in the context of purchasing in coordination with C&P Hardware Lead. Technical support during the search for the most suitable technical solution and qualified subcontractors.
• Internal project supervision (timelines, costs, quality).
• Preparation and active participation of technical decisions in arrangement with the project manager and technical project manager.
• Regular sub project reports, regular meetings with regards to project progress, constant monitoring project milestones Identification and evaluation of project-oriented risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with global product management and R&D functional teams to translate customer and market requirements into product features.
• Drive technical risk identification, mitigation planning and readiness assessments.

We don’t need superheroes, just super minds

·       Successfully completed university degree in electrical engineering, electrical power engineering or comparable with a standard duration of > 4 years 

·       Min 8-10 years of professional experience as well as experience in project management

·       Technical knowledge in the areas of converter technology, high voltage technology and control technology. Knowledge of HVDC technology and plant engineering are ideal 

·       Ability to demonstrate project management expertise with relevant certifications such as PM@Siemens, PMI or IPMA

·       Full proficiency in English. German is a plus.

·       Well-structured personality with great communication skills and willingness to optimistically drive for efficient win-win situations 

·       Initiative to actively seek opportunities for cost reduction and to manage claims and opportunities effectively.

·       Intercultural experience is ideal as well as willingness to travel

We’ve got quite a lot to offer. How about you?

·       This role is based in Gurgaon or Chennai, where you’ll get the chance to work with teams impacting entire cities, countries – and the shape of things to come.