R&D (NPI) programs manager Systems & Integration F/H

Arabelle Solutions offers a broad portfolio of turbine island technologies and services that are used in more than a third of nuclear power plants globally helping customers across the world deliver reliable power as they transition to a lower-carbon future.
The Arabelle steam turbine is the most advanced of its kind and the company provides turbine island lifecycle support solutions for all nuclear reactor types improving power output, reducing environmental footprint, and lowering operational cost.
Arabelle Solutions has around 3,300 employees across 16 countries and is a subsidiary of EDF Group.
At Arabelle Solutions, were proud to design services and solutions that are generating power not just for today and tomorrow but for generations to come.
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We offer a broad range of opportunities for those eager to build tomorrows world.
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Mission.
'New Product Introduction' (NPI) Is the portfolio of Arabelle solutions R&D projects.
NPI programs' managers lead the overall planning, definition, structuration, quality and on-time execution of NPI programs In Balance of Plant (BoP) and Power Plant Systems Integration.
Responsibilities.
R&D (NPI) Program Manager, in BoP and Systems Integration technology areas: is responsible and accountable for defining and agreeing with Product Management and Engineering disciplines the NPI programs Project specification.
is responsible and accountable to detail technical requirements from higher level Product Management specifications, planning execution activities, monitoring progress versus spends, achieving assigned NPI program targets (e g: cost, performance, lead time, reliability).
He/She Is able to set autonomously an R&D/NPI program execution plan for Turbines and Heat exchangers, Identifying the relevant validation steps and list of deliverables, In accordance with company processes and procedures.
is the primary point of contact for the assigned NPI programs execution (new product development or existing product improvement) reporting information, making and implementing relevant decisions.
Coordinates and Lead resources, and activities, assigned to the programs by the various functions (e g: Engineering, Core Service engineering, Manufacturing, Sourcing,).
Acts overall as NPI Project Manager, steering and leading all aspects of a NPI program with an emphasis on safety (nuclear safety, product safety, functional safety), compliance to technical and regulatory requirements, budget, schedule, risks and their reduction and lifecycle management of products.
He/she executes his/her duties in accordance with quality management system applying standard processes and using company Project Execution tools (MTA, EDM).
Contributes to Programs Management continuous improvement Initiatives, sharing best practises with other program managers.
Is accountable for the proactive dialogue with stakeholders on any relevant function (e g Factory, Sourcing, Sales, Quality,.
) , identifying possible roadblocks to on-time quality-wise delivery of NPI programs, putting In place preventive mitigation actions.
Coordinates the NPI Program technical resolutions, consulting the relevant design authorities.
He/she leads resources allocation required for the execution of NPI programs in close collaboration with the functional and discipline leaders.
He/she conducts Change Management process for the programmes, actualizing the execution plans and deliverables.
He/She leads and organize the NPI design reviews and associated follow up.
He/she presents the outcome of the work's progress at milestone gate reviews (technical design reviews and Board of Directors (BOD) reviews).
He/She works In load balancing mode with engineering disciplines and other Program Managers, taking direct execution on R&D/NPI design activities, or taking in charge the PgM execution of NPI programs from other technological areas.
Travels up to 25% of his/her time, as per stakeholders and business needs.
Education.
MUST: Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent degrees.
DESIRED: Certification as Project Management Professional (PMP).
Experience (must).
Over 5 years working in the power generation, products.
Proven technical knowledge of the assigned technological area, product (e g: turbines, generators, heat exchangers, pumps) or systems engineering (e g: excitation systems, turbine protection & control systems, plant integration).
Strong experience in product development and/or project engineering management in conventional island of nuclear power plants or fossil power plants.
Skills.
Project management and Engineering management.
Flexible, Innovative, and dynamic.
Able to lead multiple projects coordinating personnel in multiple locations.
Able to work in complex, matrix, international organization leading a virtual team of functional reports.
Language: English fluent (writing, reading, speaking).
Key Behaviors.
Leader, Proactive, Resilient, Communicative, Adaptable, Positive mindset, Accurate self-insight, Cultural Interpersonal effectiveness.
Product Knowledge.
R&D (NPI) Program Manager has a Balance of Plant (BoP) and Power Plant Systems Integration proven background, being familiar with EPC contracting engineering cycle and plant standardization.
He/she Is also technology curios, with a natural Interest and knowledge (although not being an expert) of complementary Systems Integration technologies and disciplines such as Software, Digital, Cyber , AI, Artificial Intelligence, Advanced Manufacturing, etc Show more Show less