Job Description Summary

The Product Lifecycle Program Management Leader will oversee a strategic program management team that drives key initiatives within our organization.
This role requires exceptional leadership abilities, a strong background in program management, a One Team attitude. Desired abilities include high-level strategic thinking, excellent communication skills with a focus on distilling complex information to clear, concise reports for executive-level consumption. The ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams and stakeholders is a must, as well as manage a team across multiple time zones.
This individual will be responsible for driving rigor and process across the Controls Product Line, leading Lean initiatives, maintaining bowlers, and managing the R&D portfolio to ensure balanced budgets and proper prioritization.
They will be key in executing strategic rhythms, collaborating with product managers to maintain the Long-Term Strategy for Controls, as well as in-year progress aligned with that strategy. In addition to leading a team, they will be the focal for the Controls R&D portfolio with the broader Product Management organization, representing the team in SLT reviews, R&D Council, and other rhythms.

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities:  

• Lead a geographically dispersed team of strategic program managers, ensuring success of the Controls product line lifecycle across all functions

• Manage the R&D portfolio for Controls Product Management, supporting strategy and budget planning, tracking and maintaining the in-year financials, and ensuring integrity of the R&D milestones

• Leverage and improve program management fundamentals; be accountable for the scope, budget & and timely delivery of desired outcomes

• Form strong working relationships within informal cross-functional teams to drive progress

• Lead cross-functional efforts to improve process and reduce waste, with a focus on Lean methodology

• Drive broad awareness of on-going efforts, including providing strong communication of progress, risks, & outcomes to senior leadership

• Ensure tight coordination, synergy, and no duplication of work across various pivot-to-value (P2V), product development, integration, and Supply Chain programs.

• Embrace & propagate lean principles throughout the organization to drive on-going continuous improvement.

• Keep working teams organized and stakeholders informed of on-going efforts and needs through strong communications

• Act as a mentor & resource for the team, removing roadblocks and delivering constructive feedback/coaching when needed

Required Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field or a business related discipline, or equivalent experience (4+ years in a technology focused role)

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience

• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally for internal and customer engagements (<20%)

Desired Qualifications:  

• Broad understanding of Controls products, services, processes, tools, and organizational structure, with working knowledge of controls

• Ability to lead and motivate teams within a diverse, matrixed global organization

• Strong process analysis, problem solving, and strategic thinking skills

• Ability to prioritize independently and deliver results in a resource constrained environment

• Proven ability to drive change and challenge the status quo coupled with lean experience and a continuous improvement mindset

• Strong business acumen and judgment to navigate complex projects, markets, and customer needs while offering innovative solutions

• Decisive, data driven, and comfortable making independent decisions in ambiguous situations

• Demonstrated people leadership experience

Additional Information

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

Application Deadline:

 

 

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $134,000.00 and $223,400.00. 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 March 03, 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.