Job Description

The Business Development Manager – Advanced Reactors and Short-Cycle Sales, Global Nuclear Fuel, is responsible for driving commercial growth through development of strategic opportunities aligned with the core fuel business. This role will lead business development efforts focused on advanced reactor fuel applications, emerging fuel opportunities from new reactor designs, and short-cycle commercial sales that expand market access, strengthen customer relationships, and position the business for long-term growth.
The Business Development Manager will identify, assess, and mature new business opportunities with existing and prospective customers, strategic partners, reactor developers, and industry stakeholders. The role requires close partnership with commercial, product management, engineering, operations, licensing, finance, and senior business leadership to shape growth strategy, build market insight, develop win plans, and translate strategic opportunities into executable commercial outcomes.
This role requires strong commercial acumen, customer engagement capability, strategic thinking, and the ability to operate effectively in a complex and highly regulated nuclear industry environment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead business development efforts for Global Nuclear Fuel related to advanced reactor fuel applications, emerging fuel opportunities from new reactor designs, and short-cycle commercial sales opportunities aligned with the core fuel business.

• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize growth opportunities in advanced reactor fuel applications, adjacent fuel-related markets, and shorter-cycle commercial opportunities.

• Develop and execute business development strategies to position the business for long-term growth in emerging nuclear markets while supporting near-term revenue opportunities.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, reactor developers, strategic partners, suppliers, and industry stakeholders.

• Serve as a commercial liaison for market engagement related to advanced reactor opportunities and fuel-related business expansion.

• Partner with product management, engineering, licensing, operations, and finance teams to assess technical feasibility, commercial attractiveness, investment needs, and execution considerations for new opportunities.

• Support development of business cases, growth strategies, market assessments, and strategic plans for targeted opportunities.

• Lead customer and partner discussions related to early-stage opportunities, proposals, collaboration models, and growth initiatives.

• Engage with the U.S. Government, including the Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Laboratory complex, to identify, shape, and advance opportunities aligned with the Global Nuclear Fuel business strategy, including fuel technology development, advanced reactor applications, demonstration programs, and related collaborations.

• Develop and maintain market intelligence on customer priorities, competitor activity, industry trends, regulatory developments, and emerging technology needs.

• Translate market insights into actionable opportunity pipelines, strategic recommendations, and commercial actions.

• Drive short-cycle sales opportunities by identifying customer needs, aligning internal resources, and advancing opportunities from initial engagement through offer development and closure.

• Support proposal strategy, pricing alignment, negotiation planning, and commercial risk assessment in partnership with legal, finance, and commercial operations teams.

• Represent the business externally at customer meetings, industry events, conferences, and trade associations to strengthen market presence and influence.

• Provide regular updates to business leadership on pipeline development, market trends, key pursuits, risks, and growth priorities.

• Ensure all business development activities are aligned with company values, compliance standards, export control requirements, and applicable regulatory expectations.

Minimum Qualifications / Eligibility Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in business development, commercial operations, sales, strategic marketing, product management, engineering, or related business leadership roles.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience developing and managing complex commercial opportunities in industrial, technical, or highly regulated markets.

• This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. government.

• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time, domestically and internationally, based on business and customer needs.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience working with customers and stakeholders to shape early-stage opportunities and convert them into commercial outcomes.

• Strong commercial acumen, including experience with deal strategy, business case development, pricing considerations, and growth planning.

• Experience with strategic engagement with customers, strategic partners, technical teams, and industry organizations.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a highly regulated and compliance-driven business environment.

• Demonstrated ability to influence across matrixed organizations and lead cross-functional teams without direct authority.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including executive-level presentation capability.

• Willingness to travel as required based on customer and business needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and/or Advanced Degree in Business, Engineering, or related discipline.

• Experience in nuclear fuel, nuclear energy, advanced reactors, or related parts of the nuclear value chain.

• Experience with short-cycle sales, strategic account development, and opportunity pipeline management.

• Strong understanding of fuel products, fuel services, reactor technologies, or adjacent nuclear technologies.

• Familiarity with advanced reactor developers, market participants, regulatory considerations, and industry trends.

• Demonstrated success building strategic partnerships and leading external engagement in complex technical markets.

• Strong financial and analytical skills, including business case modeling and market assessment.

• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguity and help shape strategy in developing markets.

• Strong customer focus, executive presence, and negotiation capability.

• Commitment to safety, quality, integrity, and compliance.

Leadership Expectations

• Demonstrate strategic thinking and strong commercial ownership.

• Build trusted relationships internally and externally to advance business goals.

• Lead through influence, collaboration, and clear communication.

• Balance long-term market development with near-term commercial execution.

• Operate with urgency, discipline, and accountability.

• Champion a culture of customer focus, compliance, and continuous improvement.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government. ​

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, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote positionApplication Deadline:For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $153,800.00 and $256,200.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on May 13, 2026.Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.