Director, Automation

Job Description SummaryDirector, Automation & Robotics Integration and Commissioning leads GE Vernova's enterprise team responsible for building and deploying automation solutions globally. This executive guides projects from concept to safe, reliable production at scale, partnering with system integrators, site readiness teams, technology architects, and business stakeholders. The Director sets integration standards and commissioning processes for the organization and manages vendor performance—ensuring every automation solution is delivered on time, on budget, and safely, meeting rigorous operational and performance requirements. Reporting to the Director, Robotics & Automation CoE, this leader works cross-functionally to drive transformation and represents GE Vernova at the highest industry and executive levels.Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Architect and own the enterprise-wide strategy for integration and commissioning of automation solutions, establishing standards, frameworks, and best practices across GE Vernova.
• Lead a high-performing, cross-functional team responsible for the on-time, on-budget, and secure deployment of automation projects from pilot through full-scale production.
• Directly manage project and program budgets, vendor contracts, and drive ROI through comprehensive vendor and stakeholder management.
• Champion vendor performance management, technology selection, and contract negotiations to ensure the delivery of scalable and sustainable automation solutions.
• Partner extensively with system integrators, site managers, business unit CEOs, technology architects, IT/OT, HR, Finance, and Communications to identify opportunities, remove barriers, and deliver projects aligned with strategic priorities.
• Represent GE Vernova in industry forums, vendor summits, regulatory engagements, and external collaborative partnerships.
• Develop and continually refine innovative metrics to assess integration effectiveness, commissioning rigor, and performance outcomes.
• Proactively manage safety, compliance, risk, and change management throughout every phase of deployment.
• Influence senior leadership on investment, strategic priorities, and technology adoption.
• Foster a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring scalability, security, and performance of all commissioned automation solutions.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Operations, or related technical discipline (Master's preferred).
• 10+ years' experience leading complex integration, automation, or commissioning programs in energy, manufacturing, or industrial settings.
• Demonstrated track record in setting enterprise-wide standards, developing frameworks, and managing major automation deployments.
• Proven success managing cross-functional teams and multi-million-dollar budgets within a large, matrixed organization.
• Advanced analytical and strategic skills, with a history of solving integration and commissioning challenges creatively and effectively.
• Comprehensive commercial acumen, including vendor management, contract negotiation, ROI assessment, and market positioning.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience influencing senior executives internally and externally.

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience leading large-scale automation deployments in a regulated, safety-critical environment.
• Expertise in vendor partnership management and multi-stakeholder coalition building.
• Recognized thought leadership through industry participation or external engagement.
• History of driving transformational change in highly matrixed organizations.
• Passion for developing talent and mentoring diverse, high-performing teams.
• Candidates in the New York or Boston area highly desired but open to remote

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The salary range for this position is $200,000 to $290,000 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.

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: Yes

#LI-Remote - This is a remote positionApplication Deadline: December 15, 2025For candidates applying to a U.S. based position only:Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on December 10, 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 Executive Services. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off, and the Restoration Plan, a nonqualified plan with company credits on eligible pay above IRS limits.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.

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