[Hiring] FACTS Value Proposition NAM Leader @GE Vernova

Role Description

The Value Proposition NAM Leader manages a high-performing team of product managers and technical business development engineers focused on Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS) technology. This leadership role is responsible for leading Value Proposition (VP) activities for North America (NAM) market. The role reports directly into the FACTS Value Proposition Leader.

The NAM Value Proposition Leader sits at the intersection of the NAM market intelligence, customer engagement, innovation, solution strategy, business development and consultative sales. The role demands a dynamic blend of technical acumen, strategic leadership, and commercial awareness to define clear technical requirements, shape solution strategy, and drive market growth for FACTS technologies (such as STATCOM, eSTATCOMs, Fixed Series Capacitors, and Synchronous Condensers) in alignment with evolving grid and energy transition needs.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• People Leadership & Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a technical team of product managers and business development engineers, setting priorities, driving accountability, and fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.
• Regional Strategy & Vision: Define a clear vision and strategy for the NAM FACTS portfolio, ensuring alignment with global solution leaders, regional market trends, and emerging customer challenges (e.g., data centre integration and renewable build-out).
• Voice of Customer & Requirements Definition: Lead Voice of Customer (VoC) activities across existing and new markets/segments. Conduct thorough market research, competitive analysis, and structured customer engagement to collect, validate, and document technical requirements for NAM customers.
• NPI Collaboration: Define create stakeholder requirements documentation to guide NPI programs. Participate in NPI tollgate reviews to ensure product development is aligned with existing and emerging customer needs.
• Technical Business Development: Engage proactively in technical business development activities, partnering with sales teams to establish key customer relationships, develop and execute go-to-market strategies, and present GE Vernova’s value proposition.
• Thought Leadership & Communications: Deliver impactful product presentations, author and present conference papers, and partner with marketing teams to develop compelling collateral, messaging, and training materials.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Engineering/Technology, or equivalent from an accredited university or college (or equivalent knowledge level).
• At least 10 years professional experience in electrical power systems engineering, product management, program management, or technical business development within the energy/utility sector.
• Proven experience leading and managing technical teams in a matrixed, cross-functional environment.

Requirements

• Strong oral and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to deliver compelling technical presentations and author conference papers.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex technical and market problems and execute strategic programs.
• Proven capability to build and maintain strong relationships with key utility and industrial customers (e.g., data centers, transmission system operators).
• Willingness to travel to customer sites, industry conferences, and global offices as required by regional engagement needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions.
• Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
• Tuition assistance.
• Adoption assistance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Disability benefits.
• Life insurance.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Permissive time off.