Job Description Summary

The University Recruiting Strategy and Program Manager will be a key driver in maximizing operational efficiency and global attraction and branding in the global UR space.

Job Description

GE Vernova is seeking an experienced, visionary, and results-oriented Global University Recruiting Strategy & Project Manager. Reporting directly to the Global University Recruiting Leader, this individual will be responsible for defining and executing the global strategy for early-career talent attraction, brand alignment, and operational excellence across all regions. This is a critical role that requires a blend of strategic foresight (building the roadmap) and tactical execution (driving projects to completion).

Responsibilities

Global Strategy & Brand Alignment

• In partnership with the Global UR Leader, develop and own the multi-year global university recruiting strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with GE Vernova’s business growth, long-term workforce planning, and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Lead the creation of a consistent global early-career brand identity and attraction strategy that resonates with students internationally and promotes GE Vernova as a top employer in the energy transition space.
• Partner with Global Engagement and Enablement team to develop scalable content and materials for consistent use across all regions.
• Conduct global market research and competitor analysis to identify best practices, emerging talent pools, and strategic opportunities for GE Vernova.

Global Project Management and Process Optimization

• Establish and monitor key global performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics, providing strategic reports to the Global University Recruiting Leader and executive stakeholders.
• Project Management Execution: Act as the centralized Project Manager (PM) responsible for the tactical execution and delivery of all major global university recruiting projects and initiatives, ensuring milestones are met on time and within scope.
• Operational Standardization: Lead projects focused on process optimization, including identifying, documenting, and implementing standardized global UR practices, policies, and governance frameworks to improve efficiency and compliance across regions.
• Enablement and Training Support: Partner with Global Enablement teams to develop and deploy training materials, playbooks, and best practice guides that equip regional Talent Acquisition teams to execute the global strategy effectively.
• Data Excellence: maintains the repository of all global UR data ensuring consistency and data integrity as well as real time reporting needs.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition, with a significant portion dedicated to leading large-scale, high-volume University Recruiting or Early-Career Programs.
• Required experience working within a global organization, managing programs and stakeholders across multiple international regions (e.g., North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific).
• Proven track record of translating high-level strategy into executable project plans and driving them to successful implementation.
• Demonstrated experience in global employer branding and candidate attraction strategy development.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.

Desired Characteristics

• Exceptional Strategic Thinker and Tactical Operator: The ability to move effortlessly between high-level conceptual planning and detailed, hands-on project management.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence and align diverse stakeholders (regional leaders, HR partners, and business executives) without direct reporting authority.
• Expertise in leveraging recruiting technologies (ATS, CRM, AI) to create efficiency and scale.
• Highly analytical with the ability to use data to inform decisions, measure program success, and articulate ROI.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, na