SCS Technology Leader

GE Vernova; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 204,000 - 315,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance provided

Comprehensive benefits package

Retirement savings plan with company 4

Tuition assistance

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. is seeking a senior leader to own the technology foundation for Software & Controls Solutions. You will lead software engineering, UX, and platform capabilities to deliver reliable, scalable, and secure SaaS products, guiding strategy and execution across the organization.

You will build a high-performing team, drive AI-driven innovation, and collaborate with product leadership to maximize value for energy technology customers in the United States.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in software engineering or technology leadership.
• 5+ years in senior leadership roles managing multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience leading SaaS or digital product organizations at scale.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a capacity strategy to significantly increase engineering output and growth.
• Define and execute the technology strategy for Software & Controls Solutions across software, platform, UX and emerging tech.
• Own software engineering execution, platform health, release quality and security compliance.
• Lead the UX function and embed customer research into product decisions.
• Drive AI adoption across engineering and UX, including Generative AI workflows.
• Establish engineering standards, testing, release governance and cybersecurity practices.
• Partner with Product Management and other leadership to align investments with business priorities.

Skills

People management

Software leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical strategy

SaaS expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. Are you excited at the opportunity to electrify and decarbonize the world?
As a senior leader within Software & Controls Solutions (SCS), you will own the technology foundation that underpins the organization's product portfolio — leading the software engineering, UX, and platform capabilities that enable SCS to build, deliver, and scale world‑class digital products. You will set the technical direction across engineering execution, user experience, platform reliability, and security — while building an organization designed to grow as SCS’s portfolio and ambitions expand.

Job Description

What you’ll do

• Develop and execute a comprehensive capacity strategy to significantly increase engineering output — Execute the talent roadmap, geographic expansion, and external partnerships to close the capability gap and meet long-range growth targets.

• Define and execute the technology strategy for SCS — setting the technical direction across software engineering, platform architecture, user experience, and emerging technology adoption to ensure the organization builds products that are reliable, scalable, and differentiated.
• Own software engineering execution and platform health — driving release predictability, SaaS availability, defect reduction, and security compliance across the product portfolio, ensuring engineering delivers with quality and rigor.
• Lead the UX function through its evolution into a mature, research-driven discipline — building world‑class capabilities in user research, design, and accessibility that embed the customer perspective into every product decision.
• Drive the adoption of AI and emerging technologies across the engineering and UX organizations — including Generative AI in the software development lifecycle, AI‑assisted design workflows, and automation that accelerates delivery and improves developer and designer productivity.
• Establish and enforce engineering standards, quality frameworks, and security practices across the organization — including test automation, release governance, cybersecurity compliance, and accessibility standards.
• Partner with Product Management, Commercial, and Services leadership to align technology investments with business priorities — ensuring engineering and UX capacity is directed toward the highest-value opportunities.
• Build and scale a high-performing technology organization — attracting, developing, and retaining top engineering and UX talent while fostering a culture of technical excellence, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.

What you’ll bring (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in software engineering or technology leadership, with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles managing multi-disciplinary technical teams.
• Demonstrated experience leading software engineering organizations delivering complex SaaS or digital products at scale, with accountability for platform reliability, quality, and security.
• Proven ability to build and scale technology teams and capabilities in a fast-evolving product environment.

What will make you stand out

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Business Administration.
• Experience leading both software engineering and UX/design functions within a product organization.
• Track record of driving AI and Generative AI adoption within engineering workflows and product development.
• Deep expertise in SaaS platform architecture, cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Experience leading technology organizations through significant transformation — including shifts from project-based to product-led operating models.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG) and experience embedding inclusive design practices into product development.
• Background in industrial software, energy technology, or power generation applications.

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $204,000 and $315,000 USD. 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

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.