About this role
Job Description Summary
We are seeking an experienced and innovative leader to drive the vision, strategy, and execution of our Sensing and Diagnostics Portfolio product line.This position plays a pivotal role in shaping our technology differentiation, market positioning, and long-term growth across global markets.
The leader will oversee a rapidly expanding portfolio combining software-defined Asset Performance & Device Management (APM & DvM) solutions, advanced substation monitoring systems, and Monitoring and & Diagnostics products—critical elements for modernizing and securing the transmission and distribution grid. The role carries the unique challenge of simultaneously sustaining growth of proven hardware-based offerings (e.g., M&D products) while transforming the business into a software-driven solutions provider. Success requires guiding customers through this transition by removing adoption barriers, demonstrating clear value from digitalization, and ensuring seamless integration between hardware and software portfolios.
This complexity demands a leader with deep business acumen, strong technology insight, and proven ability to align cross-functional teams behind a dual mandate: deliver short-term business performance in conventional products while scaling next-generation software solutions for long-term impact.
Reporting directly to the Chief Commercial and Product Officer (CCPO) of Grid Automation, the leader will oversee industrialization, go-to-market strategy, and commercial development of the portfolio.
Collaboration with regions, supply chain, customers, industry leaders, and the GA CTO Organization (R&D execution) will be essential. The role also requires active engagement across GE Vernova, the Electrification segment, and other Grid businesses to maximize collaboration, drive cross-business initiatives, and accelerate growth.
Job Description
Major Responsibilities:
Build strong customer connections, develop industry insights, and identify new growth opportunities in TSO, DSO, and industrial segments.
Set strategic vision and execution for Sensing and Diagnostics Portfolio portfolios, ensuring competitive differentiation, market relevance, and sustainable growth.
Define and manage roadmaps and business cases for the whole offerings.
Drive technology differentiation by leveraging advanced analytics, AI/ML, software-defined automation, data fusion, and communication technologies in partnership with the GA CTO organization.
Define NPI needs, time to market requirements and business impact.
Develop customer connections and thought leadership to anticipate industry trends, drive adoption, and position GridBeats™ as a brand leader.
Partner with commercial teams to define marketing, go-to-market strategies, services, and regional growth plans.
Lead and develop diverse, high-performing teams, building organizational capabilities and a culture of innovation, accountability, and inclusion.
Propose and evaluate internal and external partnerships, alliances, and acquisitions to accelerate growth and strengthen portfolio positioning.
Contribute to the definition and execution of Grid Automation’s long-term strategy.
Qualifications / Requirements
Master’s degree from an accredited university or college; MBA or advanced technical degree preferred.
20+ years of leadership experience in software businesses, in functions like product management, business management within the Transmission & Distribution or industrial automation sectors.
Proven track record in defining software product strategies, managing portfolios, and driving profitable growth.
Strong business and technical acumen, with a demonstrated interest in commercial and business development aspects.
Strategic thinker with a hands-on, problem-solving mindset, comfortable making decisions under uncertainty.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to inspire teams, influence stakeholders, and represent the business externally.
Deep domain knowledge of Electricity Transmission, Distribution, Industrial, and Automation markets.
For U.S. based candidates only, for purposes of complying with U.S. pay transparency requirements:
The salary range for this position is $198,000 to $280,000 USD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s geographic location, experience, education, skill set, and work location. This position is also eligible for variable incentive compensation and equity. Benefits include health and additional benefits. This posting is expected to expire on December 5th 2025.
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 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 planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
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: No
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 January 29, 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 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.
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About GE Vernova
GE Vernova is a purpose-built energy technology company on a mission to electrify to thrive and decarbonize the world.
It is made up of three businesses -- Power, Wind, and Electrification -- with focus on 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.
The world needs more energy, smarter energy. With energy demand expected to grow by more than 50% in the next 20 years, we are continuously innovating to meet the moment…like we have for the past 130 years. The Energy of Change and relentless optimism are what drive us – it’s about never giving up and seeing what’s possible so that we deliver the energy technologies the world needs right now and for generations to come.
GE Vernova’s attitude and edge is embedded in its name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” 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.
What you'll do
- The leader will drive the vision, strategy, and execution of the Sensing and Diagnostics Portfolio product line, overseeing a rapidly expanding portfolio. They will build strong customer connections and develop industry insights to identify new growth opportunities.
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