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
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 November 06, 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
- At least 15 years of experience in software engineering or technology leadership
- At least 5 years in senior leadership roles managing multidisciplinary technical teams
- Experience leading software engineering organizations delivering complex SaaS or digital products at scale
- Accountability for platform reliability, quality, and security
- Experience building and scaling technology teams and capabilities in a fast-evolving product environment
- 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
- 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 such as WCAG and experience embedding inclusive design practices
- Background in industrial software, energy technology, or power generation applications
GE Vernova Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GE Vernova and has not been reviewed or approved by GE Vernova.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) plan includes company matching contributions and additional company retirement contributions, with access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Feedback suggests this structure supports long-term savings beyond a basic match.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is available with flexible, continuous or non-continuous usage, and is complemented by adoption resources and Work/Life Connections guidance. Maternity leave is described as extended relative to typical workplace norms.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off programs include 12 paid holidays, permissive time off for many salaried roles, and dedicated personal, illness, and caregiving time for U.S. new hires. Some hourly roles start with a defined PTO bank, while other roles may offer unlimited time off.
GE Vernova Insights
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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