Project Manager - Robotic Automation

As part of the factory’s strong global expansion plan and in support of its ambitious growth targets for the next years, we are launching our first automatic assembly line project.

The Project Manager – Dead Tank automated assembling line will lead this important initiative, transitioning one of our current manual assembly lines into a fully automated. This project marks a key milestone in the site’s industrial transformation journey.

The Project Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end project execution, ensuring close collaboration between the factory, the identified system integrator and central functions.

This position offers a unique opportunity to pioneer automation within the site, laying the foundation for future robotic and digital initiatives.

# Job Description

Project Leadership & Management

- Lead the overall execution of the robotic assembly line project according to defined scope, cost, and schedule.

- Act as the main point of contact between the factory, the system integrator, and the central functions.

- Coordinate risk analysis with the integrator and, support when necessary specific validation tests or proofs of concept on critical automation steps where the technical solution is not yet fully defined.

- Ensure that the project achieves its performance targets in terms of takt time, capacity, quality, and availability.

- Manage project governance, including the preparation and facilitation of regular Steering Committees.

- Guarantee compliance with all industrial, safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Planning & Coordination

- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets in coordination with all stakeholders.

- Align and coordinate planning, constraints, opportunities with the project manager of the global industrial expansion plan to ensure that the new a line fits new layout and associated timeline

- Coordinate factory resources (Production, Maintenance, Quality, Logistics, HSE, etc.) to ensure smooth execution and readiness.

- Anticipate risks and implement mitigation actions proactively.

- Align regularly with the Robotics & Automation Leader of the Business Line to ensure consistency with group standards and best practices.

Technical & Operational Readiness

- Oversee the installation, commissioning, and validation of robotic equipment with the integrator and internal teams.

- Contribute to defining and validating technical specifications, FAT/SAT protocols, and ramp-up performance targets.

- Ensure the project delivers a robust and sustainable production system, ready for full-scale industrial operation.

- Manage the training plan for operators and technicians, ensuring they are prepared to work on or alongside the new robotic line.

- Lead the communication and change management plan within the factory to foster understanding, engagement, and a positive mindset among employees as automation is introduced.

Continuous Improvement & Reporting

- Monitor and report project progress, risks, and KPIs to factory as well as Robotic & automation Business Line function.

- Identify and document lessons learned to establish a repeatable model for future automation projects.

- Promote continuous improvement in productivity, ergonomics, safety, and quality through automation.

- Ensure the project contributes to building the factory’s internal competencies in automation and robotics.

Qualifications / Requirements

Education & Experience

- Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Automation, or Industrial Engineering preferred).

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $81,700.00 and $136,700.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: ineligible.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on January 05, 2026.

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.