GT Configuration Manager d/f/m

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The role of GT Configuration Manager (d/f/m) sits within Baker Hughes' Industrial Energy Technology (IET) division, which delivers cutting‑edge products and services to optimise energy extraction, production and processing. The team focuses on assembling high‑quality, innovative turbine and axial expander solutions for a broad customer base across the energy value chain. As the Turbines Configuration Manager, you will oversee the selection and management of turbine configurations for new units and service projects, ensuring that the technology portfolio remains diverse, attractive and aligned with the company's growth objectives. Day‑to‑day responsibilities include leading product excellence for turbines and axial expanders, from proposal through to order, and driving cultural transformation by coordinating external collaborators and promoting secondments. You will work closely with the Turbines Platform to standardise designs and improve cost efficiency, while integrating interfaces with other engineering departments. The role also requires you to resolve major issues related to product cost, industrialisation and standardisation, and to support flawless project execution with the Gas Technology Equipment Engineering team, focusing on productivity and on‑time delivery. Coordination with Commercials and Applications is essential to align tasks with existing configurations, keep turbine material data up to date and inspire the team to tackle new challenges. To succeed, candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, chemistry, mathematics or computer science. You need proven ability to coordinate projects and gas‑turbine development programmes, and experience interacting with industrial, energy and O G customers, as well as internal leadership and cross‑functional teams. Substantial background in turbomachinery engineering, specifically gas‑turbine systems and configuration management, is required. Strong presentation, oral and written communication skills, analytical thinking and project‑management expertise are essential, together with excellent leadership capability and the capacity to make decisions with limited information. The role calls for a target‑oriented, responsible, entrepreneurial mindset, fluency in English, an EU work permit and willingness to travel up to 20 % of the time. Flexible working hours are offered to support personal productivity. Baker Hughes promotes a flexible, inclusive workplace where employees can work in ways that suit them best. The company provides contemporary work‑life balance policies, wellbeing activities, private medical care, life‑insurance and disability programmes, as well as tailored financial and voluntary benefits. For this position in Italy, the initial salary range is €43,600 to €70,000, subject to the collective bargaining agreement for the metal‑mechanical industry. The internal title for this role is Lead Engineer, Systems, Product Design and Engineering. What the role asks for: - Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, chemistry, mathematics or computer science - Proven coordination of projects and GT development programmes - Experience with industrial, energy and O G customers and internal leadership - Substantial turbomachinery engineering experience, gas turbines and configuration management - High‑level presentation, oral and written communication skills - Strong analytical and project‑management expertise - Excellent leadership and decision‑making ability - Fluent English, EU work permit, 20 % travel availability