Director, Executive Talent Development

GE Vernova • Cambridge, MA

3d • $225,000 - $250,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Director, Executive Talent Development, sets GE Vernova’s enterprise leadership strategy—establishing the framework, systems, and standards that define, develop, & activate exceptional leadership across the company. Partnering closely with Talent, HR and business leaders, Executive Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development, the role shapes enterprise approaches to succession planning, leadership assessment, and executive development, strengthening senior leadership and talent pipelines while enabling a culture of rigor, transparency, and continuous development aligned with the GE Vernova Way.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, Organizational Psychology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience in Talent Management, Executive Development, or senior HR leadership roles within large, complex, matrixed organizations.
• Demonstrated talent management experience in an operating HR leadership role for P&L or business unit
• Demonstrated experience making strategic HR decisions, assessing leadership talent and effectively interfacing with high-level business and operations leaders
• Strong enterprise strategic thinking, program governance, and change leadership capabilities.
• Ability to operate with autonomy and sound judgment in a highly visible, ambiguous, and fast-paced environment.
• Strong project management skills including creation of project plans, milestone tracking, risk mitigation
• Exceptional communication, executive presence, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience handling highly sensitive, confidential, and Board-level talent information.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• Strong enterprise mindset with the ability to shape strategy while ensuring disciplined execution.
• Highly analytical and system-oriented, with the ability to translate data into clear executive insights.
• Global perspective with cultural awareness and experience operating across regions and businesses.
• Credible thought leader who builds trust and influence through expertise, partnership, and results.
• High learning agility and curiosity, with a passion for modern, innovative leadership and talent practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and continuously improve enterprise talent management standards, including Segment talent reviews, talent designations, succession planning, and executive development processes.
• Lead the design, continuous improvement, and activation of the Enterprise Leadership Framework, ensuring clear standards for what great leadership looks like at GE Vernova.
• Shape and govern enterprise executive development strategies and initiatives in partnership with Learning & Development.
• Embed the Leadership Framework across executive assessment, succession, development, onboarding, promotion, and performance expectations to drive consistent enterprise adoption.
• Own the senior leadership assessment strategy—philosophy, tools, vendor governance, standards, and decision criteria. Ensure assessments inform Board materials, succession decisions, readiness planning, and leadership investments.
• Set the enterprise strategy for senior leadership development across executive leaders, enterprise talent, and high‑potential senior leaders.
• Partner closely with Executive Talent Acquisition to align internal and external leadership pipelines to GE Vernova leadership standards.
• Define and leverage enterprise metrics and insights to inform leadership decisions, manage risk, and measure succession and development outcomes.
• Curate executive- and Board-level talent insights, materials, and recommendations for enterprise forums and governance discussions.
• Scan externally for innovative talent management practices and integrate relevant insights to continuously strengthen GE Vernova’s leadership system.

Benefits

• GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
• 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 Executive Services.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off, and 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: Director