Advanced Program Manager
GE VernovaNiskayuna, United States
Full Time
Posted October 14, 2026
$152k - $254k
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- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 15, 2026
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Job Description
As the Advanced Programs Manager, you will play a pivotal leadership role in orchestrating, executing, and expanding our DOD and federal energy and power systems technology portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and lead the strategy for expanding our DOD portfolio, identifying new market opportunities in advanced power systems.
- Oversee the lifecycle of advanced energy programs, including the management of specialized research facilities and the technical execution of multidisciplinary projects.
- Build and manage a robust pipeline of government and defense-related opportunities, ensuring a continuous flow of high-impact power and energy work.
- Act as the primary interface for classified and high-security government collaborations (e.g., Rome Labs), maintaining strong relationships and ensuring compliance with all security protocols.
- Coordinate across GE Vernova’s business units to integrate advanced power technologies into long-term strategic plans and multi generational technology roadmaps.
- Oversee facilities and resources, ensuring that programs are delivered on time, within scope, and in full alignment with security requirements.
- Provide technical leadership and expertise in Power Systems and Integrated Systems to develop and implement innovative solutions that enhance system performance, efficiency, security and reliability.
- Drive technical strategy for data center integrated power systems as well as develop the technology and product roadmaps and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Lead early stage technology development with high disruption potential and mature these technologies from initial concept to successful product introduction.
- Providing technical coordination across GE Vernova on disruptive technologies and market trends with a strong understanding of power systems challenges, energy systems evolution, and the competition.
- Shape and develop government funding pipeline of projects to build a portfolio of new power systems and systems integration technologies for GE Vernova.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related technical field; Master’s degree preferred.
- 10+ years of professional experience in technical program management, systems engineering, advanced technology development, or defense-related engineering environments.
- 5+ years of experience leading complex, multidisciplinary technical programs from concept through execution or product transition.
- 5+ years of experience working with U.S. government customers, such as DOD, DOE, DARPA, ARPA-E, service labs, or other federal agencies.
- 3+ years of experience in business development, capture management, or shaping government-funded R&D opportunities.
- 5+ years of experience managing programs involving power systems, power generation, power electronics, energy storage, materials for power systems, cyber security or integrated energy systems.
- Active U.S. security clearance required at time of hire.
- Because of the specific categories of data handled by GE Vernova Advanced Research and the structure of our work environment, we are unable to accommodate employment of persons while they are considered nationals of embargoed countries subject to restriction under the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR), 15 CFR Section 746 et seq. (currently North Korea, Syria, Iran, Cuba, and Sudan). Please note that citizens of embargoed countries who have either “U.S. person” status under U.S. export control laws or subsequent citizenship from a non-embargoed country can be considered.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary programs.
- Industrial experience in the field of power systems engineering, electric machines, or power electronic systems.
- Ability to make decisions with confidence when problems or solutions are not well defined.
- Demonstrated capability to thrive in a matrixed team environment.
- Familiarity with multiple GE businesses and shown ability to leverage cross-business networks to achieve outcomes.
- Experience with GE Vernova products and systems in the Power, Wind, and Electrification businesses.
- Shown ability to manage risk and uncertainty for self and team within a dynamic priority-setting environment.
- Strong technical acumen paired with an ability to understand a wide range of technology domains.
- Influence, facilitation, and negotiation skills; boundary-less/solution-focused approach.
- Demonstrated ability to take an innovative idea and build a program for funding and development
- This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
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