Job Description Summary

We are seeking an experienced and innovative leader to drive the vision, strategy, and execution of our Transmission Protection Automation and Control (PAC) product line.
This portfolio represents the core of Grid Automation, encompassing advanced protection relays, bay controllers, merging units, substation gateways, and digital software toolkits to configure, manage, and deploy modern substation solutions.
The role carries the unique complexity of growing GA’s conventional PAC products and solutions while accelerating adoption of next-generation, software-defined automation technologies such as digital substations with central and virtual protections. Success requires balancing near-term business performance with long-term transformation, building customer trust in proven offerings while removing barriers to disruptive innovations.
The leader will shape the portfolio’s direction to ensure competitive differentiation, scalability, and profitable growth in global markets. Success in this role demands a combination of technical expertise, market knowledge, and leadership skills to align cross-functional teams and deliver impactful solutions for customers. Acting as a bridge between conventional and digital portfolios, the role will drive technology roadmaps, resource allocation, and commercial strategies to enable both continuity and future growth.
Reporting directly to the Chief Commercial and Product Officer (CCPO) of Grid Automation, the leader will oversee industrialization, go-to-market strategy, and commercial development of the portfolio. Collaboration with regions, supply chain, customers, industry leaders, and the GA CTO Organization (R&D execution) will be essential. The role also requires active engagement across GE Vernova, the Electrification segment, and other Grid businesses to maximize collaboration, drive cross-business initiatives, and accelerate growth.

Job Description

Major Responsibilities:

• Build strong customer connections, develop industry insights, and identify new growth opportunities in TSO, DSO, and industrial segments.

• Define the PAC, Digital Substation and virtualization strategy, portfolio roadmap, and business cases, ensuring alignment with customer and market needs.

• Drive technology differentiation and competitiveness, in close collaboration with the GA CTO Organization and R&D.

• Define NPI needs, time to market requirements and business impact.

• Manage the full product and solutions lifecycle, coordinating with GA regions and Global Supply Chain for efficient delivery.

• Partner with GA regions to define and execute marketing, commercial growth, delivery, and service strategies.

• Build and lead a high-performing, diverse organization, developing talent and fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and execution excellence.

• Develop internal and external partnerships to support cross-portfolio initiatives, inorganic growth, and ecosystem development.

• Contribute to the definition and execution of Grid Automation’s long-term strategy.

 

Qualifications / Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited university or college; MBA or advanced technical degree preferred.

• 20+ years of leadership experience in product management, business management, or technology development within the Transmission & Distribution or industrial automation sectors.

• Proven track record in defining product strategies, managing portfolios, and driving profitable growth.

• Strong business and technical acumen, with a demonstrated interest in commercial and business development aspects.

• Strategic thinker with a hands-on, problem-solving mindset, comfortable making decisions under uncertainty.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to inspire teams, influence stakeholders, and represent the business externally.

• Deep domain knowledge of Electricity Transmission, Distribution, Industrial, and Automation markets.

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