Executive, Enterprise Strategy

GE Vernova • Schenectady, NY

22h • $260,000 - $290,000

About The Position

The Executive Director, Enterprise Strategy reports to the executive leader of the Strategy & Portfolio team within the Corporate Strategy & Market Analytics organization. The role partners with leaders across GE Vernova’s corporate and business unit teams to lead enterprise strategy projects, including strategic opportunity and risk assessment, growth strategy, portfolio optimization, and M&A strategy. It develops rigorous analyses and actionable recommendations, translates market intelligence into strategic insights, and presents findings to senior executives and the Board to build alignment and support decisions.

The position leads cross-functional processes to identify corporate-level priorities, evaluates adjacent markets for potential entry, and assesses build, buy, and partner options. It collaborates with Corporate Business Development, technology strategy, segment strategy, R&D, and business units to advance growth initiatives from ideation through commercialization. The role also structures projects, coordinates virtual teams, contributes to talent development, and supports capital allocation decisions.

The desired location is the Boston area, and average travel is approximately 25%. The U.S. pay range is $260,000–$290,000, with potential discretionary annual bonus eligibility. Relocation assistance is provided. GE Vernova describes its environment as offering professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, finance, economics, business, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of post-MBA experience in strategy consulting at Associate Partner level or equivalent, or 12 years in corporate strategy roles, or a combination of these backgrounds.
• Experience leading a corporate strategic planning process, growth strategy development, and M&A strategy formulation.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and influence decisions without a formal reporting line.
• Experience engaging and presenting to C-suite executives on corporate strategy and M&A investment theses.
• Analytical, structured, rigorous, and data-driven approach to complex business problems, research, analysis, business judgment, financial acumen, and strategy development.
• Track record of learning and using new AI-powered tools to accelerate and expand strategic analyses.
• Ability to lead virtual teams, manage projects, and deliver results on time in a matrixed environment.
• Strong customer orientation and collaborative mindset; comfortable as both an individual contributor and leader of a large virtual team (Player/Coach).
• Ability to deliver high-quality work and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presenting recommendations clearly and rallying stakeholders around a common vision.
• Executive presence and ability to build trust with and influence senior leaders to drive change.
• Excellent technical skills, including modeling in Microsoft Excel and developing presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; employment offer is conditioned on successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Industry experience in the technology and energy/power industries.
• Experience with commercial due diligence for investments.
• MBA degree.
• Boston-area location preference.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead a cross-functional process to identify GE Vernova’s top corporate-level strategic opportunities and risks, and lead analyses to address them.
• Develop enterprise growth initiatives, including identifying, assessing, and prioritizing adjacent markets for potential entry.
• Perform strategic analyses and scenario planning to understand market trends and anticipate disruptions.
• Work with the market analytics team to translate market intelligence into actionable strategic insights.
• Prepare presentations and memos summarizing findings and recommendations, and facilitate senior executive discussions to drive buy-in and alignment.
• Analyze GE Vernova’s business portfolio and develop options for portfolio expansion and optimization.
• Define M&A gameboards and investment theses aligned with enterprise strategy and growth priorities.
• Collaborate with Corporate Business Development to develop and evaluate acquisition and divestiture choices.
• Contribute to capital allocation decisions involving organic investments and M&A.
• Assess adjacent markets for attractiveness and strategic fit, and recommend market-entry decisions.
• Promote analytical rigor, speed of evaluation, and creative thinking in growth strategy development.
• Collaborate with technology strategy, segment strategy, R&D, and business units to advance growth strategy from ideation to commercialization.
• Develop ecosystem relationships and compare build, buy, and partner options to identify actionable organic investment, acquisition, and partnership opportunities.
• Structure strategic problem-solving and develop and execute project plans.
• Secure executive stakeholder buy-in and coordinate contributions from junior team members and virtual teams.
• Contribute to talent development and knowledge transfer within the corporate team.
• Conduct quantitative analyses and develop actionable recommendations.
• Develop presentations and discussions for senior leadership and Board reviews to drive alignment.
• Lead projects and virtual teams and deliver results on time in a matrixed environment.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Prescription drug coverage
• 24/7 nurse-based Health Coach resource
• Employee Assistance Program with confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services
• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, including a tax-advantaged 401(k) opportunity with company matching and company retirement contributions
• Fidelity Executive Services
• Tuition assistance
• Adoption assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• Permissive time off
• Restoration Plan with company credits on eligible pay above IRS limits
• Discretionary annual bonus eligibility
• Relocation assistance
• Professional development opportunities
• Competitive compensation

What This Job Offers

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