Application Manager HVDC (m/w/d)

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provides technical expertise and develops technical solutions involving Service FACTS/HVDC/AC substations portfolio as part of the pre-ITO (requisition) process while interfacing with the commercial team.
• Leading a Team of Field Service Engineers and Technicians
• Possesses a deep understanding of FACTS, HVDC & AC substations markets and customer economic value that aid winning bid strategies.
• Interfaces with Worlwide regional FACTS/ HVDC/ Service CT and support regional teams as required. The candidate is the main technical contact for regional Service FACTS/HVDC inquiries.
• Central technical interface between Service, Sales, Project Management, Engineering and Manufacturing
• Attends customer meetings and identifies solutions to Service FACTS, HVDC & AC substations customer needs.
• Works closely with field engineers, back office and engineering identifying new products and services opportunities

• Lunch globally commercial campaigns on Service FACTS, HVDC & AC substations new products and services.
• Provides technical guidance for HVDC solutions across the project and service lifecycle
• Positioned in Service with strong customer and delivery ownership- Support Sales and Service with technical expertise for HVDC applications
• Review customer requirements, specifications and technical queries
• Support ongoing projects by assessing technical changes, risks and improvements
• Coordinate technical topics with Engineering and manufacturing sites
• Manage and track technical customer tickets and issues
• Ensure timely resolution and transparent cross-functional communication
• Identify improvement opportunities and support standardization activities

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Required Qualifications:

• This role requires significant experience in the Engineering/Technology & Customer Application Engineering. Knowledge level is comparable to a Master's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma with relevant experience).
• Experience in HVDC, FACTS or high-voltage systems
• Strong technical understanding with service and customer mindset
• Structured, proactive and solution-oriented
• Confident communicator in cross-functional environments
• Fluent in English and German

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.
• Knowledge on GE FACTS, HVDC and AC substations portfolio
• Experience Familiar with FACTS & HVDC Control Systems and AC substations protections
• Experience in FACTS and HVDC Field Service and Commissioning Experience

What we offer:

A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements

Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.

ELECTRIFICATION SYSTEMS - GRID SOLUTIONS

GE Vernova’s Grid Solutions business electrifies the world with advanced grid technologies and systems, enabling power transmission and distribution across the power grid, and supporting a decarbonized and secured energy transition

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