Job Description Summary
GE Vernova (NYSE: GEV) Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it.
If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different.
Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver.
Together, we have The Energy to Change the World. Learn more at www.gevernova.com
The Advanced Nuclear IT Leader will lead the definition and execution of the Digital Technology (DT) strategy and business/digital transformations that enable productivity, efficiency, and growth across Advanced Nuclear, Engineering, Projects, and Services, including M&D and Installed Base Services. This role will partner closely with Power Projects CoE, Heavy Duty New Units IT, Digital Engineering, Product Management, Projects PMO, and the Accelerator teams to define business processes and tools to deliver value for our customers. IT leadership includes not only program implementations, strong data & analytics leadership, team management but also optimizing the application portfolio, wing-to-wing process efficiency, and performance of pillar platforms to align with the overall digital thread vision, increasing productivity and improving product quality throughout the business.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities:
In this role, you will:
- Lead the definition and execution of the Digital Technology (DT) strategy and business/digital transformations that enable productivity, efficiency, and growth across Advanced Nuclear, Engineering, Projects, and Services, including M&D and Installed Base Services
- Partner to build out the Project installation capability, leveraging Power, especially tools from the Power Projects CoE and Heavy Duty New Units business line
- Partner with Digital Engineering, Product Management, Projects PMO and Accelerator teams to define business processes and tools to deliver value for our customers
- Partner with IT and business stakeholders to define and implement SI&OP strategy
- Identify, develop, and execute AI use cases to accelerate Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost improvements
- Lead D&A program and support activities, including the evaluation and implementation of new tools
- Partner to ensure the successful migration and implementation of ERP for Advanced Nuclear
- Lead the development of resource and operating models to support Advanced Nuclear activities in countries outside of the US
- Collaborate with business and functional partners and technology leadership to define strategic and tactical roadmap of DT initiatives.
- Evangelize new opportunities possible with technology investment; challenge status quo and drive data/digital disruption.
- Help define and prioritize DT projects targeted to deliver most business value. Manage financial and resourcing constraints; define budgets and targets for individual projects and annual plans for the entire organization.
- Outline multi-generational project strategy aligned to deliver on the expected outcomes.
- Champion business transformation programs that cut across multiple IT disciplines and competencies.
- Lead application and application landscape optimization and simplification initiatives for standardization and base cost optimization
- Coordinate internal and vendor resources executing various projects across multiple programs.
- Coordinate allocation of technical resources
- Support execution team with resolution of roadblocks and interdependencies. Partner with leadership of technical and functional teams external to the organization to ensure sufficient support and engagement.
- Manage executive stakeholder communication and progress reporting.
- Positively & collaboratively lead the team through change.
- Guide project teams through decision and pivot points as required.
- Track project outcomes realization and customer satisfaction levels through established metrics against service level. Ensure lessons learned are collected.
- Own budget planning, distribution, optimal spend and budget tracking within the scope and for cross collaboration programs.
- Own the recruitment/performance management /career management of his/her team members. Provide clear directions, regular feedback, coaching and fosters team spirit.
Eligibility Requirements
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically up to 20% of the time
- GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.
- This position requires access to and/or use of information subject to control under the United States Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810) and the Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774) (collectively, "U.S. Export Control Laws"). Therefore, the applicant must be able to be authorized to access and/or use such information under U.S. Export Control Laws.”
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college in Information Systems, Information Technology (IT), Computer Science, Engineering or related fields
- Minimum 15 years of IT professional experience in leadership and program management, including large portfolio and financial management leading cross functional initiatives and organizations
Desired Characteristics:
- Demonstrated experience leading and influencing across a complex, global matrix organization
- Strong track record of delivering on global and complex programs
- Proven experience of working with senior executive-level stakeholders
- Track record of driving IT innovation and technology-driven business outcomes
- Experienced in data protection, cyber, and all-around integrity demands that govern or impact technology
- Experience managing budgets including annual budgets and large-scale projects
- Excellent influencing, interpersonal and communications skills (both written and verbal) with all levels of an organization
- Demonstrated customer focus – evaluates decisions through the eyes of the customer, builds strong customer relationships, creates processes with customer viewpoint and partners with customers to help shape their future initiatives
- Proven track record of setting targets, executing a plan, and delivering results
- Ability to plan and provide structure and organization in a fast paced, changing environment
- Effectively manages risk and uncertainty for self and team
- Strong business analysis and problem-solving skills
- Ability to decompose problems and make decisions when problems or solutions are not 100% defined
- Evaluates products & processes to assure compliance
- Measures the impact of trends (cyclical or a shift) and takes action
- Ability to interact at all levels of the organization, and with other GE businesses and partners
- Proactively identifies and removes project obstacles or barriers on behalf of the team
- Uses critical thinking skills and disciplined approaches to help leaders and leadership teams resolve issues and define solutions
- Proactively engages with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and design solutions using critical thinking and analytical skills and best practices
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to interface with senior leadership with confidence and clarity
- Influences and energizes others toward the common vision and goal
- Drives to new directions of meeting the goal in the face of unfavorable odds and setbacks
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova 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 Vernova 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
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $155,300.00 and $258,800.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on November 21, 2025.Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, 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 Vernova 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 financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova 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 GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
