Commercial Platform and AI Leader

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop the multi-year strategy for the commercial platform ecosystem, encompassing SFDC, CPQ, and pricing tools.

• Oversee and guide a team of subject matter experts in SFDC and CPQ.

• Lead the execution of AI/ML projects such as predictive quoting, automated price optimization, AI-enhanced lead scoring, and smart product recommendations.

• Partner with Digital Technology, Pricing, and Sales Operations to ensure platform scalability, data integrity, and ERP/front-end sales tool integration.

• Track key performance indicators including quote-to-cash velocity, win rates, CPQ adoption, and CRM data quality.

• Implement ongoing improvements to streamline the sales process and maximize platform ROI.

• Set global benchmarks for data usage, platform configuration, and change management.

• Convert business challenges into functional, automated solutions for technical developers.

• Promote organizational adoption through effective training, enablement, and proactive communication.

• Own the vision, strategy, and execution of the commercial tool stack and AI-driven workflows.

⛳️ Requirements

• Significant experience managing enterprise-level commercial platforms, particularly Salesforce (SFDC) and major CPQ platforms like Salesforce CPQ, Oracle, or Apttus/Conga.

• Capability to articulate and implement a vision for an interconnected commercial ecosystem.

• Profound understanding of the quote-to-cash (Q2C) process.

• Experience in implementing AI-enhanced features or digital transformation projects in a commercial or sales context.

• Proven ability to lead, develop, and mentor a technical team of analysts or platform specialists.

• Strong skills in stakeholder management.

• Ability to influence stakeholders in Finance, IT, and Commercial Operations.

• Expertise in analyzing system performance metrics to inform business decisions.

• 5–10 years of extensive Salesforce experience.

• Familiarity with complex product structures, engineered-to-order (ETO) workflows, or long-cycle B2B sales.

• Relevant Salesforce certifications, such as CPQ Specialist or Administrator, or PMP/Agile certifications.

• Knowledge of enterprise integration layers like MuleSoft or Boomi and their connection of CRM/CPQ to backend ERPs such as SAP/Oracle.

• Experience in leading platform transformation initiatives across various geographies or business units.

• Must possess legal authorization to work in the United States.

• Successful completion of a drug screen, if applicable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus.

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

• Access to a Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.

• Employee Assistance Program providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.

• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan.

• Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.

• Company contributions to retirement plans.

• Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants available.

• Tuition assistance program.

• Adoption assistance offered.

• Paid parental leave provided.

• Disability benefits included.

• Life insurance coverage.

• 12 paid holidays each year.

• Flexible time off policy.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Relocation assistance is not available.