Automation Deployment Lead (Asia)

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead the build, integration and commissioning of automation projects, from defining the scope and schedule through handover to operations.
• Define project deliverables, integration requirements and site readiness milestones with system integrators, internal technical teams and site readiness leads.
• Oversee installation, testing, validation and transition to production. Ensure deployments meet applicable safety, cybersecurity and performance requirements.
• Manage project risks, issues and scope changes. Communicate impacts to stakeholders and coordinate timely resolution.
• Track project milestones, key performance indicators and budgets, and report progress to the Director, Integration & Commissioning.
• Maintain project plans, technical specifications, commissioning checklists and records of lessons learned.
• Work with technology architects to ensure solutions meet site operating needs and can be deployed across other facilities.
• Oversee vendor performance during the build and commissioning phases.
• Lead post-project reviews and share lessons and deployment practices across sites.
• Partner with engineering, operations, safety, cybersecurity, IT and operational technology (OT) teams throughout deployment.
• Engage with relevant Singapore government agencies to identify and pursue funding opportunities that support automation deployment.
• Lead GE Vernova’s engagement with robotics and automation partners across Asia-Pacific and support the rollout of technologies developed in the region across the company.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Automation, Computer Science or a related technical field, with at least five years of experience building and deploying industrial automation solutions in large organisations. Alternatively, an associate degree or equivalent diploma in a related technical field, with at least ten years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading large, complex industrial automation projects from design through commissioning.
• In-depth knowledge of industrial automation architectures, safety standards and cybersecurity requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage project risks, schedules and budgets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience managing vendors and coordinating across technical and operational teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Automation, Computer Science or a related technical field.
• At least ten years of experience building and deploying industrial automation solutions in large organisations.
• PMP, PRINCE2 or an equivalent project or programme management certification.
• Experience with system integration, vendor selection and cross-functional project delivery.
• Hands-on commissioning experience in energy, manufacturing or heavy industry.
• Experience delivering projects across multiple sites in a matrixed organisation.
• Ability to work through ambiguity, bring complex projects to completion and improve deployment practices.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No