GE Vernova

Head of R&D and Innovation (m/f/d)

GE Vernova  •  Berlin, DE (Onsite)  •  11 days ago
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Job Description Summary

Are you ready to sit at the intersection of power electronics to drive innovations, AI and global energy transition.

As the Head of R&D and Innovation (m/f/d) , you will not just manage technology; you will architect the future of GE Vernova’s engineering capabilities. You will lead a high-performing team in transforming breakthrough concepts into scalable, industrial-grade solutions that deliver measurable value to our customers worldwide.

Job Description

Core Impact & Responsibilities

  • Strategic Innovation Funnel: Own the end-to-end innovation lifecycle. Accelerate the journey from ideation and proof-of-concept (PoC) to full industrialization, ensuring every investment aligns with clear business cases and revenue potential.
  • Innovation Ecosystem Orchestration: Lead the cross-functional Innovation Board. Act as the primary conduit between GE Vernova and the external innovation landscape, including elite universities, tech startups, and research institutions to secure our competitive edge.
  • AI Leadership & Democratization: Define and execute the AI strategy for Engineering & Technology. Drive the portfolio of AI use cases, ensuring rigorous governance, quality assurance, and seamless scaling across global assets.
  • IP Strategy as a Competitive Asset: Transform technical ingenuity into a robust patent portfolio. Guide the team through complex IP assessment and invention disclosure processes to build a moat around our proprietary technologies.
  • Culture of Invention: Instill an entrepreneurial, agile mindset across the organization. Empower engineers to push boundaries, pivot quickly, and maintain a "fail-fast, learn-faster" approach to R&D.

The Profile We Are Looking For

  • Background: Advanced degree (Master or PhD) in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or Mathematics.
  • Industry Experience: Proven leadership in R&D or Technology Management, with a deep understanding of Power Electronics and the industrial application of AI.
  • Strategic Execution: A track record of moving innovations from the lab to the market. You know how to build a business case as well as you know how to validate a prototype.
  • Commercial Acumen: Ability to translate complex technical breakthroughs into "customer value" that drives revenue and market differentiation.
  • Influencing Skills: A natural collaborator who can break down silos. You have the gravitas to influence global stakeholders and the charisma to inspire multidisciplinary teams.
  • Language: Fluency in English is required; professional proficiency in German is a significant advantage.

Why GE Vernova?

At GE Vernova, we are tackling the world’s most complex energy challenges. In this role, your work will not stay in the lab—it will power the infrastructure that sustains our world. You will be at the forefront of the energy transition, leading a team that turns "what if" into "what’s next."

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

GE Vernova

About GE Vernova

GE Vernova is a purpose-built energy technology company on a mission to electrify to thrive and decarbonize the world.

It is made up of three businesses -- Power, Wind, and Electrification -- with focus on accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life.

The world needs more energy, smarter energy. With energy demand expected to grow by more than 50% in the next 20 years, we are continuously innovating to meet the moment…like we have for the past 130 years. The Energy of Change and relentless optimism are what drive us – it’s about never giving up and seeing what’s possible so that we deliver the energy technologies the world needs right now and for generations to come.

GE Vernova’s attitude and edge is embedded in its name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver.

Together, we have the energy to change the world.

Industry
Energy & Utilities
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Boston, Massachusetts
Year Founded
Unknown
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