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Senior Software & Controls Engineering Manager

AT GE Vernova
GE Vernova

Senior Software & Controls Engineering Manager

Houston, TX

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova's Power Conversion & Storage business combines advanced energy conversion and storage systems to meet the electrification needs of utilities and industries. With a focus on power stability, energy storage and industrial electrification solutions, Power Conversion & Storage empowers customers by addressing their most complex electrification challenges and accelerating their transition to a sustainable, decarbonized future. The Software & Controls Engineering Manager leads a global team, driving innovative controls solutions for energy storage and solar initiatives, while ensuring successful New Product Introduction (NPI) and product lifecycle support for multi-generation product plans. This role owns the technical implementation of software and controls for AC and DC systems, power conversion, and plant-level controls, including customer interface systems. The Manager collaborates with Product Leadership and is accountable for all software and controls engineering aspects of new product development, product upgrades, cost reduction, obsolescence management, service, and root cause analysis.

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Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Lead the global Solar and Storage Software & Controls engineering team, developing systems to drive growth for the GE Vernova Power Conversion & Storage business, focusing on Solar and Energy Storage segments.
  • Collaborate with Application Engineering, Product Engineering, and Product Leadership on product and technology roadmap development to maintain industry leadership.
  • Manage the engineering team through the New Product Introduction (NPI) process, including tollgate reviews with business leadership.
  • Direct and coordinate detailed engineering activities to achieve critical product KPIs, supporting the GE Vernova Power Conversion & Storage business strategy.
  • Represent GE Vernova at industry events and within professional societies, actively engaging and contributing to the field.
  • Partner with other GE Vernova technology organizations and teams to accelerate cost-effective technology development.
  • Manage engineering budgets and the change control process.

Qualifications/Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience with developing software & controls.
  • Minimum of 5 years management experience in a similar role.

Desired Characteristics:

  • Masters degree
  • Familiar with the GE NPI Process and Reviews
  • Relevant Industry Experience
  • Good communication skills (spoken and written)
  • Execution driven and result oriented
  • Excellent reporting and good personal organizational skills
  • Builds loyalty and commitment and can energize teams through inclusiveness and connection with people
  • Ability to work effectively cross-functionally to maximize results for the business
  • Ability to work as a team with individuals at all levels of the organization to achieve results

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

Client-provided location(s): Houston, TX, USA; Schenectady, NY, USA
Job ID: GE_Vernova-1754748464
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Unconscious Bias Training

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