Job Description Summary

Join GE Vernova’s Gas Power Engineering organization and the Technical Learning Office as the Technical Program Leader for the U.S. Edison Engineering Development Program (EEDP), an early-career technical rotational program, and Cultivate, a technical development program for Lead Professional Band engineers. In this role, you will serve as the focal point for U.S. Edison Engineers and the leader of Cultivate, thus shaping the development experience for early-career technical talent and mid-career engineers with high growth potential

You will partner with engineering leadership to recruit, hire, develop, and strengthen a pipeline of technical talent prepared to take on increasingly complex engineering challenges. This role plays a critical part in improving technical succession for key engineering roles by designing and scaling technical experiences that build depth, breadth, and readiness across the organization.

This is a high-visibility leadership role focused on strategy, execution, and continuous improvement. The position requires an individual who can connect talent strategy to business need, drive program effectiveness, and help embed AI fluency and systems thinking into engineering development as standard ways of working.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

EEDP Program

Serve as the focal point for the US Edison Engineers, providing coaching, and development support for early-career technical talent. Own the overall health, performance, and continuous improvement of the US EEDP program.

Cultivate Program Ownership

Lead the Cultivate program for Lead Professional Band engineers, ensuring it delivers a strong development experience that strengthens technical capability, broadens enterprise perspective, and builds readiness for broader scope roles.

Talent Pipeline and Recruiting Partnership

Ensure development programs serve as a strong pipeline for GE Vernova’s current and future talent needs.

• Partner with University Recruiting to align hiring strategy with program design and workforce planning priorities
• Drive improvements in candidate quality, assessment, and selection
• Ensure alignment between development programs across GE Vernova and broader Gas Power Engineering (GPE) enterprise talent strategy

Technical Experience Strategy

Work with engineering leaders including the Technical Learning People Leader to design and scale technical experiences that deepen systems thinking, technical rigor, and cross-functional capability. Develop development paths that align with business priorities and strengthen bench strength for critical roles.

AI and Systems Thinking Integration

Embed AI fluency, systems thinking, and modern ways of working into learning experiences, development pathways, and program design. Help translate Engineer 2030 principles into practical development actions that build future-ready engineers.

Program Management and Continuous Improvement

Own program governance, process improvement, and metrics to ensure the EEDP and Cultivate programs are effective, scalable, and aligned to business need. Use data and feedback to continuously improve the participant’s experience and program outcomes.

Drive accountability for program performance and impact through clear metrics, governance, and consistent evaluation.

• Define and implement standardized KPIs tied to talent outcomes (e.g., quality, retention, mobility, business impact)
• Establish an operating rhythm for program review, evaluation, and improvement
• Use data and insights to inform decisions on program quality, investment, and areas for change
• Ensure programs deliver measurable value to the business and evolve with organizational needs

Stakeholder Engagement

Build strong relationships across engineering leadership, HR, operations, and participants. Serve as a trusted partner who can align priorities, influence decisions, and drive progress across multiple stakeholders and teams.

Executive Communication

Prepare clear updates, program reviews, and recommendations for senior leaders. Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes in a concise and credible way that supports decision-making and alignment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Technical Communications and Marketing, Business Admin, Human Resources, or related technical field from an accredited college or university.
• 8+ years of experience in engineering, operations, talent development, technical program leadership, or related roles.