Grid Strategy & Operations Leader

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Lead and nurture a team of Product and Program Managers tasked with overseeing the NPI process, achieving commercial milestones, and managing the roadmap for grid, power plant controls, and converter software.

• Establish the global strategy for grid integration by synthesizing insights from customers, grid operators, and market regulators into a prioritized feature roadmap.

• Serve as the liaison between commercial teams and engineering, managing demand and prioritizing competing feature requests based on regional market requirements and technical feasibility.

• Represent GE’s technical capabilities to customers and regulators through 30–50% external engagement.

• Act as the customer's voice to internal engineering teams.

• Own the commercialization strategy and value proposition documentation, translating intricate grid integration features into sales support materials.

• Provide programmatic leadership for scheduling, pacing, and execution of grid integration software and testing initiatives.

• Collaborate with Engineering Leadership to balance innovative development, including grid-forming converters and hybrid storage, with the commercial needs of turbine models and markets.

• Ensure the team's commitment to commercial milestones and synchronize grid integration activities with product release and customer delivery timelines.

• Define and steer the commercial and programmatic strategy for grid integration across the wind turbine portfolio.

• Manage the multi-generation technology roadmap for grid integration capabilities and lead the commercialization strategy for new technologies.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field from an accredited institution, along with 8+ years of pertinent professional experience.

• 5 years of experience in renewables grid integration, product management, or program management.

• 3 years of experience leading engineering projects, technical teams, or functional engineering organizations.

• Advanced proficiency in English is required.

• For candidates based in Brazil: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, or a relevant field from an accredited institution, coupled with extensive professional experience in the energy or industrial sector.

• For Brazil-based candidates: Demonstrated expertise in renewables grid integration, product management, or program management, with a strong history of delivering results in complex and dynamic environments.

• For Brazil-based candidates: Proven leadership experience in managing engineering projects, technical teams, or functional engineering organizations.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States for this position.

• Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable.

• An advanced degree (MBA or Master’s in Engineering) from an accredited university.

• In-depth knowledge of electricity markets, regulatory frameworks, and power system requirements.

• Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and align commercial/technical teams towards a shared objective.

• Experience in a customer-facing role, managing high-stakes external relationships with utilities/grid operators.

• Prior experience in product ownership, especially for software-based or complex technical products.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex quantitative data into actionable business strategies.

• Exceptional communication skills to simplify technical complexities into clear, high-level strategic messaging.

• Demonstrated ability to foster consensus and manage priorities within a complex, matrixed organizational structure.

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus.

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

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

• Employee Assistance Program offering 24/7 confidential assessments, counseling, and referral services.

• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan.

• Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and retirement contributions.

• Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.

• Tuition assistance.

• Adoption assistance.

• Paid parental leave.

• Disability benefits.

• Life insurance.

• 12 paid holidays.

• Permissive time off.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Relocation assistance is not provided.