Senior R&D Manager – Research & Innovation

🕒 March 17

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GE Vernova

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10,000+ employees

⚡ Energy

🚀 Aerospace

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

Energy • Aerospace • Artificial Intelligence

GE Vernova is a leader in the energy sector with over 130 years of experience, dedicated to electrifying the world while decarbonizing it. The company offers a broad portfolio of energy solutions including gas, hydro, nuclear, and wind power technologies, aimed at providing reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. With a strong focus on innovation, GE Vernova plays a significant role in reducing the carbon footprint of global power systems and supports the transition to net-zero emissions by 2030.

📋 Description

• Lead advanced and exploratory R&D programs focused on future energy transmission technologies. • Drive blue-sky thinking beyond incremental product development, identifying disruptive concepts and emerging trends. • Explore innovations in areas such as HVDC/HVAC transmission, power systems, power electronics, grid digitalization, advanced materials, insulation systems, and grid resilience. • Translate early-stage research into strategic technology options, platforms, and intellectual property. • Develop long-term technology and research roadmaps aligned with energy transition, sustainability, and grid modernization needs. • Lead and inspire globally distributed, multicultural R&D teams. • Foster an entrepreneurial research culture that encourages experimentation, learning, and calculated risk-taking. • Build strong external collaborations with universities, research institutes, utilities, startups, and industry consortia. • Represent the company in international research programs, innovation ecosystems, and standardization bodies.

🎯 Requirements

• Advanced degree (PhD or Master’s) in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Energy Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience. • Significant experience in R&D or advanced research within energy transmission, power systems, or related industries. • Strong technical credibility in areas such as high-voltage systems, power electronics, grid technologies, or electrical infrastructure. • Proven experience leading exploratory or breakthrough research initiatives. • Ability to operate effectively in complex, global, matrix organizations. • A curious, forward-looking mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity and long-term horizons. • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder-influencing skills across cultures.

🏖️ Benefits

• Relocation Assistance Provided: No