Sr Staff Technical Program Manager - AI

Job Description Summary

Looking to make a global impact and solve problems?

Through relentless innovation and continuous collaboration with our customers, GE Gas Power, part of GE Vernova, is providing more advanced, cleaner, and efficient power that people depend on today and building the energy technologies of the future.

What impact you'll make:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced AI Product Owner to join our team. This is a key role in relation to the Power GenAI vision and strategy and will be critical to lead the scale up, expansion and implementation of GenAI programs across multiple business functions and value-streams. The role will leverage a blend of deep technology acumen in GenAI and deep business process acumen/expertise to manage the conceptualization, delivery and validation, of multi- generational AI programs. This person will collaborate with the AI Program Managers to lead customer success for the implemented programs, drive continuous improvement, and enable business value realization. This role is expected to work closely with senior leadership stakeholders within business functions and IT, as well as functional Subject mMatter Experts (SMEs), data scientists, AI architects, Agile AI POD teams etc., to foster and drive close collaboration, innovation and delivery efficiencies.

• Collaborate with AI Program Managers, business functional SMEs and senior leaders within Gas Power functions as well as GEV AI Foundry to build the strategic vision, objectives and multi-generational program roadmap for AI initiatives aligned with organizational strategic goals and Hoshin.

• Support AI Program Managers the discovery and qualification of AI use-case ideas and unifying connected ideas within a value-stream as part of building consolidated AI roadmap for a value stream.

• Lead the planning, prioritization, technical execution and delivery of AI projects using SAFE principles, ensuring timely completion and quality outcomes in collaboration with Power DSAI and AI Foundry technical teams.

• Lead Customer Success partnering with the AI Program Manager to ensuring successful business activation, value realization and continuous improvement of AI capabilities.

• Lead program execution across cross-functional agile teams comprising data scientists, software engineers, architects, Responsible AI analysts and Quality assurance, while driving strong collaboration across multiple technical teams across Power IT and GEV AI Foundry in a way that balances speed, reusability and minimizes technical debt.

• Drive strong collaboration with AI Program managers, business functional stakeholders for managing expectations.

• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment, promoting knowledge sharing and professional growth.

• Implement best practices in program management, including resource allocation, risk management, scope changes, say-do-ratio & quality management.

• Monitor and report on project progress, addressing any issues or deviations proactively; Coordinate execution across multiple projects and drive shared approach and outcomes tracking. Support execution team with resolution of roadblocks and interdependencies.

• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and responsible AI standards in AI development and deployment. Innovation and Continuous Improvement:

• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in AI technologies and methodologies.

• Drive the adoption of innovative solutions to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of AI programs.

• Evaluate and refine processes to optimize project outcomes and organizational value.

• Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or "STEM" Majors (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) with significant experience in IT and data analytics, or equivalent experience/ knowledge.

• Proven experience in AI product management, with a track record of successful project delivery; Proven experience using project management methodologies to deliver business value and drive significant change across an organization.

• Understanding of AI, Machine learning and data science with specialized focus on Generative AI & prompt engineering.

• Solid domain understanding of the Gas Power business, processes and functions.

• Strong understanding and knowledge of various project and portfolio management methodologies with track record of implementing shared standards for large organizations

• Strong project management skills with experience in Agile methodologies (preferable SAFE Agile Certified)

• Experience managing budgets including budget and spend

• Strong leadership skills, capable of motivating and guiding diverse teams. Strong influencing skills with ability to influence outcomes and organize teams to attain shared goals

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, adept at engaging with both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Strategic thinker with the ability to align AI initiatives with broader business objectives.

• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with strong problem-solving skills.

• Passion for innovation and continuous learning in the field of artificial intelligence. Self-starter - requires minimal direction to accomplish goals

• Strong track record of understanding and interest in current and emerging technologies demonstrated through training, job experience and / or industry activities

• Strong team player - collaborates well with others located globally to solve problems and actively incorporates input from various sources

• Applies knowledge to coach and mentor others

• Demonstrated customer focus - evaluates decisions through the eyes of the customer, builds strong customer relationships, creates processes with customer viewpoint and partners with customers to help shape their future initiatives

• Strong analytical and strong problem solving skills -communicates in a clear and succinct manner and effectively evaluates information / data to make decisions, anticipates obstacles and develops plans to resolve, creates actionable strategies and operational plans

• Change oriented - actively generates process improvements, champions and drives change initiatives, confronts difficult circumstances in creative ways, balances multiple and competing priorities and executes accordingly.

• Our compensation & benefits are designed to help you manage your personal and family needs, while rewarding high performers. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.

• A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.

• GE invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.