Advanced Program Manager

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. You will be responsible for the strategic oversight of facilities and the lifecycle management of new, high-stakes programs. This role requires a unique blend of technical program management and business development acumen to identify and capture new opportunities that push the boundaries of current power generation, distribution, and storage applications.

You will serve as a key point of contact for government agencies while maintaining and leveraging existing security clearances to drive growth in the classified and advanced technology space. You will shape and foster strategic collaborations with Universities and strategic technology / business/ external partners to drive innovative power systems and novel integrated system solutions for GE Vernova.

Essential Responsibilities: As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will lead and contribute to the planning, development, and transition of technologies from concept to products and/or services for GE internal and external clients.

You will:

• 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.

Qualifications/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…