Advanced Program Manager

GE Vernova; Aqueduct (NY); On-site; USD 152,000 - 254,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Health coaching and EAP

401(k) with company match

Tuition and adoption assistance

Paid holidays and parental leave

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks an Advanced Programs Manager to lead and grow our DOD and federal energy portfolio. You will oversee lifecycle management of high-stakes programs, coordinate with multiple GE Vernova units, and sustain strong government collaborations while maintaining security clearances.

You will drive strategy, manage facilities, and guide teams from concept to product transition, shaping power systems and integrated solutions for federal customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related technical field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of professional experience in technical program management, systems engineering, advanced technology development, or defense-related engineering environments.
• 5+ years of experience leading complex, multidisciplinary technical programs from concept through execution or product transition.
• 5+ years of experience working with U.S. government customers, such as DOD, DOE, DARPA, ARPA-E, service labs, or other federal agencies.
• 3+ years of experience in business development, capture management, or shaping government-funded R&D opportunities.
• 5+ years of experience managing programs involving power systems, power generation, power electronics, energy storage, materials for power systems, cyber security or integrated energy systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, development, and transition of technologies from concept to products and/or services for GE internal and external clients.
• Develop the strategy for expanding the DOD portfolio and identifying new market opportunities in advanced power systems.
• Oversee the lifecycle of advanced energy programs, including management of research facilities and multidisciplinary projects.
• Build and manage a robust pipeline of government and defense-related opportunities with high-impact power work.
• Interface for classified government collaborations (e.g., Rome Labs) ensuring security compliance.
• Coordinate across GE Vernova units to integrate advanced power technologies into long-term roadmaps.
• Provide technical leadership in Power Systems and Integrated Systems for innovative solutions.
• Drive technical strategy for data center integrated power systems and product roadmaps.
• Lead early-stage technology development and mature these technologies into products.
• Coordinate disruptive technologies and market trends with a focus on power systems challenges.
• Shape government funding pipeline for new power systems and systems integration technologies.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Government relations

Program management

Systems engineering

Power systems

Security clearance

Business development

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Job Description Summary

As the Advanced Programs Manager, you will play a pivotal leadership role in orchestrating, executing, and expanding our DOD and federal energy and power systems technology portfolio. You will be responsible for the strategic oversight of facilities and the lifecycle management of new, high-stakes programs. This role requires a unique blend of technical program management and business development acumen to identify and capture new opportunities that push the boundaries of current power generation, distribution, and storage applications. You will serve as a key point of contact for government agencies while maintaining and leveraging existing security clearances to drive growth in the classified and advanced technology space. You will shape and foster strategic collaborations with Universities and strategic technology / business/ external partners to drive innovative power systems and novel integrated system solutions for GE Vernova.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities: As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will lead and contribute to the planning, development, and transition of technologies from concept to products and/or services for GE internal and external clients.

You will:

• Develop and lead the strategy for expanding our DOD portfolio, identifying new market opportunities in advanced power systems.
• Oversee the lifecycle of advanced energy programs, including the management of specialized research facilities and the technical execution of multidisciplinary projects.
• Build and manage a robust pipeline of government and defense-related opportunities, ensuring a continuous flow of high-impact power and energy work.
• Act as the primary interface for classified and high-security government collaborations (e.g., Rome Labs), maintaining strong relationships and ensuring compliance with all security protocols.
• Coordinate across GE Vernova’s business units to integrate advanced power technologies into long-term strategic plans and multi generational technology roadmaps.
• Oversee facilities and resources, ensuring that programs are delivered on time, within scope, and in full alignment with security requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and expertise in Power Systems and Integrated Systems to develop and implement innovative solutions that enhance system performance, efficiency, security and reliability.
• Drive technical strategy for data center integrated power systems as well as develop the technology and product roadmaps and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Lead early stage technology development with high disruption potential and mature these technologies from initial concept to successful product introduction.
• Providing technical coordination across GE Vernova on disruptive technologies and market trends with a strong understanding of power systems challenges, energy systems evolution, and the competition.
• Shape and develop government funding pipeline of projects to build a portfolio of new power systems and systems integration technologies for GE Vernova.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related technical field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of professional experience in technical program management, systems engineering, advanced technology development, or defense-related engineering environments.
• 5+ years of experience leading complex, multidisciplinary technical programs from concept through execution or product transition.
• 5+ years of experience working with U.S. government customers, such as DOD, DOE, DARPA, ARPA-E, service labs, or other federal agencies.
• 3+ years of experience in business development, capture management, or shaping government-funded R&D opportunities.
• 5+ years of experience managing programs involving power systems, power generation, power electronics, energy storage, materials for power systems, cyber security or integrated energy systems.

Eligibility Requirement

• Active U.S. security clearance required at time of hire.
• Because of the specific categories of data handled by GE Vernova Advanced Research and the structure of our work environment, we are unable to accommodate employment of persons while they are considered nationals of embargoed countries subject to restriction under the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR), 15 CFR Section 746 et seq. (currently North Korea, Syria, Iran, Cuba, and Sudan). Please note that citizens of embargoed countries who have either “U.S. person” status under U.S. export control laws or subsequent citizenship from a non-embargoed country can be considered.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary programs.
• Industrial experience in the field of power systems engineering, electric machines, or power electronic systems.
• 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 shown ability to leverage cross-business networks to achieve outcomes.
• Experience with GE Vernova products and systems in the Power, Wind, and Electrification businesses.
• Shown 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 and build a program for funding and development

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: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $152,400.00 and $254,000.00. 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.

Available benefits include

• medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
• 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.