Sustainability AI Leader

GE Vernova; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks a Sustainability AI Leader to drive end-to-end digitalization of sustainability processes across Electrification, deploying AI, analytics, and digital tools. You will coordinate with HQ and DT teams to execute the ELEC Sustainability Long-Term Strategy, delivering measurable productivity gains and cost improvements through automation and intelligent workflow design.

The role requires advanced AI/data science expertise, cross-functional influence, and a track record of delivering

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in AI/ML, data science, CS, sustainability, engineering, or related field.
• Significant experience in digital transformation, AI deployment, or sustainability technology leadership at enterprise scale.
• Proven track record deploying AI/ML solutions and automation with measurable impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end digitalization of sustainability processes and define the transformation roadmap.
• Deploy the LTS for digitalization and AI with clear milestones and KPIs.
• Coordinate with HQ and DT teams to align digital strategy and data standards.
• Develop AI-powered systems and tools for predictive analytics, automated reporting, and decision support.
• Drive productivity improvements by removing non-value-added tasks from reporting processes.
• Design scalable data architectures and AI/ML models for sustainability analytics and forecasting.
• Build cross-functional partnerships to embed digital sustainability into enterprise systems.
• Establish governance, quality standards, and compliance for AI tools.

Skills

AI/ML leadership

Data science

Sustainability knowledge

Digital transformation

Strategic planning

Education

Master's or PhD in a quantitative field

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Sustainability AI Leader drives the end-to-end digitalization of all sustainability processes at Electrification, deploying artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, and digital solutions to transform sustainability reporting, planning, and decision-making across the organization. This role is responsible for coordinating with GEV HQ and Electrification DT teams to deploy the ELEC Sustainability Long-Term Strategy (LTS) for digitalization and AI. The leader will define the technology roadmap, align priorities across business lines, and ensure seamless integration of digital capabilities into sustainability workflows. A core deliverable of this role is achieving a 30% productivity improvement and net positive impact on cost structure by removing all administrative and non-value-added tasks from sustainability reporting through automation, AI-powered tools, and intelligent process design. The role requires a unique combination of sustainability expertise, digital leadership, and AI/data science acumen.

Job Description Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end digitalization of sustainability processes across Electrification, defining and executing the digital transformation roadmap for sustainability reporting, planning, and performance management.
• Deploy and operationalize the ELEC Sustainability Long-Term Strategy (LTS) for digitalization and AI, translating strategic objectives into actionable technology initiatives with clear milestones and KPIs.
• Coordinate with GEV HQ and Electrification DT teams to ensure alignment on digital strategy, shared platforms, data standards, and AI governance across the organization.
• Develop and deliver AI-powered systems, applications, and digital tools that create measurable value for internal and external customers, including predictive analytics, automated reporting, and decision-support platforms.
• Drive the 30% productivity improvement target by identifying, designing, and implementing automation solutions that eliminate administrative and non-value-added tasks from sustainability reporting and compliance workflows.
• Design and implement scalable data architectures, pipelines, and AI/ML models that underpin sustainability analytics, forecasting, and scenario planning capabilities.
• Build and lead cross-functional partnerships with Finance, Digital, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to ensure digital sustainability solutions are integrated into enterprise systems and business processes.
• Establish governance frameworks, quality standards, and best practices for AI and digital sustainability tools, ensuring scalability, auditability, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD preferred) in AI/Machine Learning, Data Science, Computer Science, Sustainability, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• Significant proven progressive experience in digital transformation, AI deployment, sustainability technology leadership, or related roles with demonstrated impact at enterprise scale.
• Proven track record of developing and deploying AI/ML solutions, digital platforms, and automation tools that deliver measurable business outcomes (productivity, cost reduction, process efficiency).
• Experience coordinating across global matrixed organizations, including HQ functions, business units, and cross-functional digital teams.
• Familiarity with Electrification Segment and GEV structures preferred.
• Strong understanding of sustainability metrics, sustainability reporting frameworks (EU taxonomy, CSRD, GRI, TCFD), and the ability to translate sustainability requirements into digital and AI solution specifications.
• Very good communication and stakeholder management skills in a global, matrixed environment, with demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership and drive adoption of digital solutions across diverse teams.

Pay transparency note for candidates in Italy

Posizione / Position: Sustainability AI Leader Livello di Inquadramento / Management Level: SPB Data di pubblicazione / Position was posted on : 11th of August 2026 Fascia retributive: Tra € 72,000.00 e € 108,000.00 lordi annui. La retribuzione specifica offerta terrà conto dell istruzione, delle qualifiche, dell esperienza e delle competenze del candidato.

The pay range for this position : Between € 72,000.00 and € 108,000.00 gross per annum. The specific pay offered will consider the candidate’s education, qualifications, experience and skill set.

Eleggibilità per il Piano Bonus: Eligibilità al piano bonus Variabile-AIP, che prevede un incentivo target del 15% della retribuzione base annua, a seconda del raggiungimento dei parametri di business e delle performance individuali.

Eligibility for Bonus Plan: Eligible to participate in Variable-AIP annual bonus plan that provides a target incentive of 15% of the individual’s annual base salary depending on achievement of key business metrics and individual performance.

La posizione sarà inquadrata in conformità al CCNL Metalmeccanico applicato in azienda. Eventuali elementi integrativi al trattamento previsto dal CCNL vigente e/o dalle politiche aziendali applicabili sono riportati di seguito: A National Collective Bargaining Agreement (‘NCBA’ - Metalworking) is applicable in relation to the position.

Available benefits based on the currently effective CBA and company policies include the following

• Stipendio Base: La retribuzione seguirà le tabelle salariali previste dal CCNL di categoria Metalmeccanico Industria Base salary: The remuneration is established according to the Metalworking CBA salary scale, which defines job groups and minimum salary levels.
• Pensione Integrativa (Cometa) : Tutti i livelli sono eligibili, ad eccezione dei dirigenti. Contributo del datore di lavoro: 2% (2,2% se under 35). Contributo del dipendente: 1,2%. Base di calcolo: retribuzione mensile lorda.
• Pension Fund (Cometa): All levels are eligible, except executives (dirigenti). Employer Contribution: 2% (2.2% if under 35). Employee Contribution: 1.2%. Base: monthly gross salary.
• Assistenza Sanitaria (Metasalute): Assistenza sanitaria prevista da CCNL. Il dipendente ha la possibilità di rinunciare alla copertura di base optando per l’assistenza sanitaria integrativa offerta da Generali.
• Medical Benefits (Metasalute): Healthcare coverage provided under the NCBA. The employee can choose to be canceled from this basic coverage and be enrolled in the supplementary healthcare coverage offered by Generali.
• Assistenza Sanitaria Integrativa (Operai, Impiegati e Quadri): Assicurazione Medica integrativa con Generali – copertura come da Booklet informativo (inviabile su richiesta), può prevede un contributo del dipendente Medical Benefits (Not Executives)
• Additional Medical coverage provided by Assicurazioni Generali - coverage as outlined in the information booklet (available upon request), it may requires an Employee contribution through salary sacrifice
• Mensa o Buoni Pasto: Ticket elettronici (Edenred) del valore minimo di €8 fino a €12,50 per ogni giorno lavorato a seconda della Sede di Lavoro. Non convertibili in denaro o accesso alla mensa aziendale onde presente con contributo a carico del dipendente pari a €0,90 a pasto.
• Canteen or Meal Vouchers: Electronic meal vouchers (Edenred) with a minimum value of €8 up to €12.50 for each day worked, depending on the place of work. Not convertible into cash, or access to the company cafeteria where available, with an employee contribution of €0.90 per meal
• Welfare: € 250 di credito annuale come da CCNL disponibile su portale dedicato per rimborsi spese istruzione, sport, viaggi o previdenza. Flex Benefit: € 250 of annual credit as per NCBA available on a dedicated portal for education, sports, travel, or pension reimbursements.
• Assicurazione Infortuni: Impiegati, operai e quadri L'assicurazione prevede un capitale pari a 6 volte la retribuzione annua lorda (RAL) in caso di decesso e 7 volte la retribuzione annua lorda (RAL) in caso di disabilità permanente Accident Insurance: White Collars, Blue Collars and Managers Insurance policy provides for 6 times Gross Annual Salary in case of death and 7 times Gross Annual Salary in case of permanent disability coverage
• Invalidità permanente da malattia: Impiegati, operai e quadri L'assicurazione prevede un capitale pari 1 volta la RAL, massimo €200.000 Permanent disability due to illness: White Collars, Blue Collars and Managers Insurance policy provides for 1 time Gross Annual Salary, up to €200,000 coverage
• Assicurazione Vita: L'assicurazione prevede un capitale pari 2 volte la retribuzione annua lorda (RAL) Life Insurance: Insurance policy provides for 2 times Gross Annual Salary coverage
• EAP - Supporto Dipendenti: Supporto globale psicologico, legale e finanziario 24/7 Employee Assistance Program: Global 24/7 psychological, legal, and financial support.
• Smartworking: Smartworking fino a 10 gg/mese per ruoli idonei. Flexible working: Flexible working up to 10 working days per month for eligible roles.
• Reperibilità: Solo per la Sede Troia (FG), Agrigento, biz Onshore Wind Service - indennità giornaliera per giornata di reperibilità €124 lordo On-call duty: Only for Troia (FG) and Agrigento sites, Onshore Wind Service Business Work Location - € 124 gross daily on-call allowance per on-call day.
• Trasferta: Solo per la sede Troia (FG), Agrigento, biz Onshore Wind Service - indennità 20% della retribuzione giornaliera per giornata di permanenza fuori dalla sede abituale di lavoro che implichi pernottamento fuori dalla provincia di residenza. Business trip allowance: Only for Troia (FG) and Agrigento sites, Onshore Wind Service business Work Location -Allowance equal to 20% of daily remuneration for each day spent away from the usual place of work, which involves an overnight stay outside the province of residence.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No