Job Description Summary
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 help power the energy transition. We forge the collaborations and help 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 entities at the forefront of technology 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.
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Job Description
You will work with business stakeholders across the GE Vernova portfolio to create and drive the renewables technology roadmap that guides GE Vernova Advanced Research towards forward looking technologies. You will shape and foster strategic collaborations with government partners, national laboratories, universities, and strategic partners to drive innovative solutions for GE Vernova.
You will define the future of Renewables 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 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.
- Engage in leadership of GE Vernova Advanced Research, partnering with staff to maximize vitality, formulate strategies, and execute on strategic initiatives.
Required Qualifications:
- PhD Degree in electrical engineering, or related field with a minimum of 13 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with a minimum of 18 years of relevant experience
- A minimum 10 years of experience leading teams or large projects.
- Demonstrated deep domain knowledge in the areas of electrical systems, electronics, and energy related technologies.
- Experience leading large government research programs and writing successful R&D proposals
- Experience leading large, multi-disciplinary research teams, and reporting out to Senior VP and CEO leadership levels.
- U.S. citizenship is required due to Federal Contract Provisions.
- 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.
- Familiarity with multiple GE businesses and proven ability to leverage cross-business networks to achieve outcomes.
- 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.
This posting is expected to expire on Monday, September 30 at 11:59 PM (PDT).
The salary range for this position is $170,000 to $350,000 USD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's geographic location, experience, education, skill set, and work location. This position is also eligible for variable incentive compensation and equity. Benefits include health and additional benefits.
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.
Additional Information
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: No