Executive, Enterprise Strategy

A01098 GE Vernova International LLC; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Discretionary annual bonus

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking an Executive Director, Enterprise Strategy to lead high-impact strategic initiatives for corporate strategy and growth. You will partner with executives across GE Vernova’s corporate and business units to identify opportunities, run analyses, and translate insights into actionable plans.

The role combines strategic planning, portfolio optimization, and M&A evaluation with leadership of large virtual teams and executive-level communications.

Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent with substantial experience in strategy consulting or corporate strategy.
• Proven ability to lead a cross-functional strategic planning process.
• Experience presenting to C-suite executives and influencing decision making.
• Analytical, data-driven approach with strong financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Structure strategic problem-solving and develop executable project plans.
• Secure buy-in from executive stakeholders and coordinate virtual teams.
• Contribute to talent development and knowledge transfer within the team.
• Conduct rigorous quantitative analyses and provide actionable recommendations.
• Develop Senior Leadership and Board presentations to drive alignment.

Skills

Strategic planning

M&A strategy

Cross-functional leadership

Executive storytelling

Financial modeling

Education

MBA (equivalent)

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/science/finance/economics/business

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Executive Director, Enterprise Strategy will report to the executive leader of the Strategy & Portfolio team within the Corporate Strategy & Market Analytics organization, and will partner with leaders across GE Vernova’s corporate and business unit teams to lead strategy projects.

Enterprise Strategy

• Drive strategic impact by co-leading a cross-functional process to identify the top corporate-level strategic opportunities or risks facing GE Vernova, and leading strategic analyses to address them
• Play a key role in developing enterprise growth initiatives, including identifying, assessing, and prioritizing adjacent markets GE Vernova could enter
• Perform strategic analyses and scenario planning to understand trends and anticipate disruptions in GE Vernova’s markets
• Work closely with the market analytics team to translate market intelligence into actionable strategic insights
• Prepare high-quality presentations and memos summarizing the findings and recommendations, and facilitate senior executive-level discussions to drive buy-in and alignment

Portfolio & M&A Strategy

• Analyze GE Vernova’s current portfolio of businesses and develop options for strategic portfolio expansion and optimization
• Define M&A gameboard and investment thesis in line with the company’s enterprise strategy and growth priorities
• Collaborate closely with GE Vernova’s Corporate Business Development team in developing and evaluating strategic choices of acquisitions and/or divestitures
• Contribute to capital allocation decisions of organic investments and M&A Growth Strategy
• Spearhead the analysis of adjacent markets for potential GE Vernova entry: assess attractiveness (size and growth, value pool, customer segmentation, competitive landscape, etc.) and strategic fit (alignment with GE Vernova’s customer priorities, GE Vernova’s parenting advantage, etc.) and formulate recommendations on market entry decisions
• Drive analytical rigor, velocity of evaluation and cultivate creative thinking in growth strategy development
• Collaborate with an ecosystem comprised of technology strategy, segment strategy, R&D and business units to accelerate growth strategy from ideation to commercialization
• Cultivate ecosystem relationships and compare build, buy and partner options for market entry to identify specific, actionable organic investment and strategic acquisition and partnership opportunities

Responsibilities

• Structure the strategic problem-solving and develop and execute project plans
• Secure buy-in from executive stakeholders across the organization and orchestrate contributions from junior team members and virtual teams
• Contribute to talent development and knowledge transfer to advance the capabilities of the corporate team
• Conduct rigorous quantitative analyses with actionable recommendations
• Develop Senior Leadership and Board presentations and discussions to drive alignment at executive reviews

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering/science, finance, economics, business or related field
• At least 7 years of post-MBA experience in Strategy Consulting (Associate Partner level or equivalent), or 12 years in Corporate Strategy roles, or a combination.
• Experience leading a corporate strategic planning process, growth strategy development and M&A strategy formulation
• Proven ability to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders and influence decision making without formal reporting line
• Experience in engagement and presentation to C-suite executives on corporate strategy and M&A investment theses
• Analytical, structured and rigorous data-driven approach.
• Ability to problem-solve complex business issues, develop new frameworks and analytical approaches, perform research and analyses, apply business judgment and financial acumen, and synthesize conclusions into a value-maximizing strategy.
• Track record of learning and using new AI-powered tools to accelerate and expand strategic analyses
• Proven ability to lead virtual teams, manage projects and deliver results on time in a matrixed environment.
• Strong customer orientation and collaborative mindset.
• Comfortable acting as an individual contributor and as leader of a large virtual team (Player/Coach)
• Ability to deliver high-quality work and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to present findings and recommendations in concise, easy-to-understand terms and to rally stakeholders around a common vision.
• Executive presence and ability to build trust and influence senior leaders to drive change.
• Excellent technical skills, including modeling in Microsoft Excel and developing presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint.

Desired Location

Desired Location: Boston area preferred.

Compensation

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $260,000 and $290,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

Travel

Expected travel: approximately 25% on average

Benefits

• 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, permissive time off, and the Restoration Plan, a nonqualified plan with company credits on eligible pay above IRS limits.
• Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
• Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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).

Mission Statement

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. www.gevernova.com