Advanced Manufacturing Mission Leader

As a GE Vernova accelerator, GE Vernova Advanced Research is driving strategy and leading research & development efforts to execute on the business’s mission to power the energy transition. We forge the partnerships and invent the technologies required to electrify and decarbonize for a zero-carbon future.

Representing virtually every major scientific and engineering discipline, our researchers are collaborating with GE Vernova’s businesses, the U.S. government, and more than 420 technology partners to execute on 150+ energy-focused projects. Collectively, these research programs and initiatives aim to solve near term technical challenges, deliver next generation product advances, and drive long term breakthrough innovation to enable more affordable, reliable, sustainable, and secure energy.

Roles and Responsibilities:

You will define the future of Wind Manufacturing by:

• Driving early-stage technology development with high disruption potential and mature these technologies from initial concept to successful product introduction.
• Building and cultivating a broad network of stakeholders, partners, and subject matter experts across government agencies, national labs, strategic partners, and academic institutions.
• Shaping funding agency priorities and synthesizing insights into actions that improve proposal quality, win rate, and GE Vernova- Wind Manufacturing MGTP/MGPP impact.
• Communicating these cross-organizational and cross-business technology strategies to Senior VP and CEO level executives across GE as well as to C-suite level stakeholders at external businesses, government agencies, and universities.
• Create and support culture of technical excellence, teamwork, and respect/trust.
• Leverage internal and external network to create innovative new breakthroughs and opportunities that drive strategic growth.
• Exemplify and champion the GE Purpose and GE Leadership Behaviors – Act with Humility, Lead with Transparency, and Deliver with Focus.

Required Qualifications:

• Masters degree in engineering, or related field with a minimum of 8 years of experience leading teams or large projects in Wind technologies.
• Demonstrated domain knowledge in the areas of composite materials, structural and/or mechanical systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of wind turbine systems (Towers, blades, drivetrain, etc.)
• Experience leading large, multi-disciplinary research teams, and reporting out to Senior VP and CEO leadership levels.
• Experience working with Government Agencies and/or National Labs
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
• Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Desired Characteristics:

• Aligns & translates technical capability to business/customer relevance
• Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of technology opportunities and gaps, and is knowledgeable about industry trends
• Demonstrates multidisciplinary mindset and behaviors.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with demonstrated ability to lead multimillion-dollar programs.
• Ability to make decisions with confidence when problems or solutions are not well defined.
• Demonstrated capability to thrive in a matrixed team environment.
• Proven ability to manage risk and uncertainty for self and team within a dynamic priority- setting environment.
• Strong technical acumen paired with an ability to understand a wide range of technology domains.
• Influence, facilitation, and negotiation skills; boundary-less/solution-focused approach. Demonstrated ability to take an innovative idea from research to a product.

The base pay range for this position is $127,900 – $213,100. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for a performance bonus. This position will be posted until at least 8/15/24.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

GE Vernova’s businesses provide products and services through its Power, Wind and Electrification segments. The Power segment consists of Gas Power, Nuclear Power, Hydro Power, and Steam Power, the Wind segment consists of Onshore Wind, Offshore Wind and LM Wind, and the Electrification segment consists of Grid Solutions, Power Conversion, Electrification Software and Solar & Storage Solutions.