Life at GE : Careers : GE
The best aspect of my current job has been the opportunity to work on projects that not only offer lots of visibility, but also contribute significantly to GE's bottom line. I have been able to contribute to the extension of my business in high-growth regions of the world, as well as to help usher in a completely new business: GE Energy Storage. The challenges and growth opportunities have been tremendous. There is always something new to learn and apply...here is never a dull moment!
The best thing about working at GE is the caliber of people that I have the pleasure of working with and being challenged by. Coming from another large company in the manufacturing industry (Ford Motor Company), I am accustomed to working in a fast-paced, results-driven environment, but the passion with which the GE team embraces these challenges is second to none. I am constantly impressed and encouraged by the talent here.
Prior to coming to GE, I had done two Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementations for projects in Asia. My experience working in a rigorous manufacturing environment at Ford Motor Company, coupled with global ERP experience, helped prepare me for my first role here at GE Transportation.
My current project is the largest and most challenging of my GE career. I am the Program Leader for the ERP implementation for the new GE Energy Storage business being initiated in Schenectady, N.Y. This is not only an opportunity to extend best practices in terms of systems, tools and processes, but also a potentially once-in-a-career opportunity to start a new business within GE from the ground up.
Expertise with global ERP systems and knowledge of the systems development lifecycle - I've been able to leverage these skills in implementations of off-the shelf software - such as Oracle - as well as software development to meet specific business requirements.
Be inquisitive and get comfortable with constant change. There is always something new to learn here, there is always a new challenge. Be bold about asking "Why?" and don't be shy about bringing a different perspective. You don't always have to be right - sometimes the wrong answer to the right question can be the start of the next imagination breakthrough. The best ideas come from diverse thoughts and inputs, and the GE culture has a way of fostering lots of productive debates!
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