Executive, Enterprise Strategy

GE Vernova, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Health Coach 24/7 nurse-based resource

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) retirement savings plan

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. seeks an Executive Director, Enterprise Strategy to lead high‑impact, cross‑functional strategy initiatives. You will partner with corporate and business units to shape enterprise growth, assess adjacent markets, and drive strategic decision making at the executive level.

The role emphasizes rigorous analyses, stakeholder alignment, and scalable processes, with a Boston area preference. A track record in corporate strategy, M&A, and leadership of large virtual teams is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering/science, finance, economics, business or related field.
• At least 7 years post‑MBA experience in Strategy Consulting or 12 years in Corporate Strategy roles, or a mix.
• Experience leading corporate strategic planning, growth strategy, and M&A strategy.
• Ability to present to C-suite executives and influence decisions without formal reporting lines.
• Proficiency in data‑driven analyses and financial acumen; AI tools experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise strategy projects and co‑manage cross‑functional workstreams.
• Develop growth initiatives and evaluate adjacent markets for GE Vernova.
• Translate market intelligence into actionable insights with market analytics.
• Prepare presentations and memos for senior executives and drive alignment.
• Define portfolio expansion options and collaborate on acquisitions/divestitures.
• Mentor junior team members and manage virtual cross‑functional teams.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategy development

M&A strategy

Portfolio management

Financial modeling

Excel

PowerPoint

Strategic communication

Cross-functional collaboration

AI-powered tooling

Education

MBA

Engineering/Science/Finance/Economics/Business degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft 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.

Job Description

• 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
    

Across these projects the Executive Director, Enterprise Strategy will:

• 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: Boston area preferred.
  

Ideal candidate will also have the following additional qualifications:

• Industry experience in the Technology and Energy/Power industries.
• Commercial due diligence for investments.
• MBA degree.

Expected travel: approximately 25% on average

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.

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 only:Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus. This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on September 25, 2026.

• 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