Defense Solution Leader

GE Vernova

7d • Remote

About The Position

This role defines and leads the global strategy for Defense-related solutions, with a focus on military installations and energy-intensive infrastructure. It shapes innovative, mission-critical offerings that address the unique operational, security, and resilience needs of defense environments. The position acts as a global integrator, aligning technology, product, and regional teams to accelerate adoption across defense customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, marketing, or a related discipline required.
• 15+ years in the Defense sector, preferably with strong experience supporting U.S. Army programs, Army sourcing/program offices, or Army base infrastructure modernization.
• Strong understanding of the Defense acquisition ecosystem and procurement pathways across multiple branches.
• Experience engaging with military installations, mission‑critical defense environments, and power‑intensive military systems such as advanced sensors, directed‑energy systems, and unmanned platforms.
• Background may include defense program leadership, defense‑industry solution development, DoD sourcing or program office work, or roles connected to mission‑power or electrical system design for Defense.
• Technical grounding, ideally with an Electrical Engineering foundation, enabling credible engagement with engineering teams and translation of mission requirements into internal technical scopes.
• Proven ability to operate and influence within a global, matrixed enterprise environment, collaborating with engineering, commercial, product, and operational teams.
• Ability to develop strategic relationships with senior Defense decision‑makers and program stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate Defense modernization trends and translate them into clear technology and solution strategies.
• Executive presence suitable for senior Defense leadership engagements.
• Exceptional collaboration and influence skills with the ability to drive alignment across multiple technical and commercial groups.
• Strong understanding of power systems, electrical infrastructure, and mission‑power applications in Defense settings.
• Able to break down complex Defense mission needs into actionable product and engineering requirements aligned to Power Conversion capabilities.
• Comfortable operating in a dynamic, rapidly evolving environment and bringing clarity to ambiguous or shifting conditions.
• Strong decision‑making, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• High collaboration mindset, able to operate effectively across GE Vernova while consistently advocating for the Power Conversion portfolio.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Design and lead the end-to-end global strategy for Defense solutions, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and defense requirements.
• Analyze defense market dynamics, operational constraints, and emerging threats to identify strategic opportunities.
• Collaborate with Product and Technology teams to define, develop, and prototype secure and resilient solutions.
• Ensure offerings meet stringent defense standards related to reliability, security, and operational continuity.
• Engage early with defense customers to understand mission needs and validate solution relevance.
• Influence and persuade strategic internal and external stakeholders to support new global value propositions.
• Champion innovative offerings tailored to military bases and energy-intensive defense infrastructure.
• Lead pilot initiatives in selected regions to test solutions in real-world defense environments.
• Prepare successful pilots for broader deployment by defining scalable models and operational frameworks.
• Transfer expertise, methodologies, and best practices to regional Centers of Excellence to enable sustained execution.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
• access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
• 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 Executive Services
• tuition assistance
• adoption assistance
• paid parental leave
• disability benefits
• life insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• permissive time off
• the Restoration Plan, a nonqualified plan with company credits on eligible pay above IRS limits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level