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We are seeking a Principal of Technical Program Management and Engineering Operations to join our Distribution Software Engineering organization. Reporting to the VP of Distribution Software Engineering, this role will lead technical program management and organizational operations across our Distribution software portfolio, including ADMS, OMS, DERMS, and next-generation GridOS services.
This leader will be accountable for driving delivery excellence, scalable operating practices, and predictable execution across highly complex, mission-critical software platforms. You will partner closely with Product Management, Engineering, UX, and Executive Leadership to align strategy, execution, and outcomes—ensuring delivery of customer value while supporting revenue growth and EBITDA objectives.
As a senior leader, you will own the end-to-end delivery of complex technical programs and initiatives, including planning, execution, risk and dependency management, stakeholder alignment, and issue resolution. You will also be responsible for the structure, processes, and performance of the Distribution Software Agile Release Trains (ARTs), ensuring on-time, on-budget, and high-quality delivery.
In close partnership with the VP of Distribution Engineering, you will define and drive the operating model for the organization, including operating rhythms, communication frameworks, planning cadences, and outcome tracking.
Key Responsibilities
Program & Delivery Leadership
- Lead alignment across domain initiatives through effective planning, dependency management, and proactive impediment removal
- Serve as the primary owner and escalation point for complex, cross-cutting technical programs
- Drive outcome-based delivery by refining guidance, processes, and forums that enable teams to unlock technical and operational blockers
- Monitor delivery progress, surface insights, recommend course corrections, and provide clear, frequent updates to stakeholders and executives
- Engage senior leadership using Lean operational practices to communicate progress, risks, and outcomes
Agile, SAFe & Release Excellence
- Own and evolve a scalable software development and release model that improves transparency and establishes a single source of truth for delivery commitments
- Enable and lead quarterly Big Room Planning (BRP) events, including logistics, pre-work, facilitation, and standard work adoption
- Ensure successful tracking and reporting of delivery, planning, and strategic metrics
- Define, document, and govern standard work aligned with compliance and audit requirements
- Champion continuous improvement through retrospectives, Kaizen practices, and a strong focus on automation and reduction of manual processes
- Coach and guide Scrum Leads, Product Owners, and Value Stream leaders in applying Agile and SAFe principles effectively
- Improve value flow across value streams and ensure realization of value committed by Product Management
Organizational & Operating Model Leadership
- Drive the operating cadence for the Distribution Engineering organization, including meetings, communications, OKRs, planning, and reporting
- Partner with engineering, product, and UX leadership to create achievable, integrated delivery plans
- Advocate for and lead organizational change to advance Agile maturity and execution excellence
- Identify, manage, and escalate risks and dependencies that could impact ART delivery and strategic objectives
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, from an accredited college or university
- 10+ years of experience delivering highly complex, technical software programs in a product-based software organization
- 10+ years of experience building, leading, and managing global and offshore teams; preference for direct leadership of engineering, QA, and UX teams
- 7+ years leading high-performing, globally distributed technical teams
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in business, technology, or a related discipline
- Solid understanding of system architecture and data analytics
- Leadership experience across both startup and mature product organizations
- 5+ years of program leadership in distributed Agile software development environments
- Proven success managing and influencing senior engineering and product leaders in India
- Experience in the energy or utilities sector is a plus
- Proven experience leading transformation initiatives in large, matrixed software enterprises
- Strong technical foundation with exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated success managing multiple concurrent programs in large-scale Agile environments
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging to engineers, product teams, and executive audiences
- Strong influencing and relationship-building capabilities
- Experience delivering cloud-based platforms at scale and resolving complex technical challenges in a hands-on manner
- Deep understanding of Agile methodologies and the SAFe framework, with strong facilitation and coaching skills
This job posting is expected to close February 17 2026
Additional InformationGE 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, the pay range for this position is between $190,440.00 and $285,660.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on February 10, 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 resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
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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What We Do
GE Vernova is a planned purpose-built company on a mission to electrify the planet while simultaneously working to 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.
GE Vernova brings together GE’s portfolio of energy businesses including Power, Wind, Electrification and Digital businesses. With focus, 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.
Together, we have The Energy to Change the World.
Why Work With Us
Join our team, to evolve and grow, surrounded by some of the brightest minds in the industry who help you get better every day. You’ll get the chance to rewrite the rules, work on cutting-edge technology, and be part of a global team for positive change.
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