Sr. Director - Program Management (Physical AI)

GE Vernova • Greenville, SC

1d • Remote

About The Position

The AI program manager role will be responsible for shaping and executing a global strategy to embed physical artificial intelligence, robotics, and automation across GEV GP manufacturing footprint. This role will lead the transformation of factories into AI-driven, highly automated, and resilient production systems, leveraging robotics, autonomous material handling, agentic AI, computer vision, and industrial IoT. The role sets-up the IT strategy as well drive operational execution working closely with GSC functional leadership. This role will partner with Robotics council, external partners and internal teams to ensure our factories are at the forefront of Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0 capabilities and positioning physical AI as a growth pillar for the business —delivering business impact, and breakthrough performance in productivity, safety, quality, sustainability and resilience. This role requires a deeply skilled program leader with extensive experience managing end-to-end delivery of AI-driven products and services within large, matrixed organizations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Computer Science, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing technology, automation, Artificial Intelligence or industrial digital transformation.

Nice To Haves

• Proven success deploying automation at scale across multi-site, multi-region industrial operations.
• Strong knowledge of industrial AI, robotics, MES/ERP integration, IoT, and edge/cloud architectures.
• Experience leading large, complex programs and global cross-functional teams.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect technology investments to business outcomes.
• Master’s degree or MBA.
• Experience delivering AI/ML-enabled products and services across the full lifecycle.
• Familiarity with Agile, DevOps, and data science collaboration models.
• Experience leading change management and enterprise adoption of AI solutions.
• Ability to translate strategic goals into clear program priorities and execution plans.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across technical and business teams.
• Excellent organization, risk management, and delivery discipline in complex environments.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to explain AI concepts to varied audiences.
• Passion for industrial innovation, sustainability, and emerging technologies.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and resilience in fast-evolving environments.

Responsibilities

• Define the global vision and IT roadmap for Physical AI and Automation in alignment with manufacturing and digital strategies.
• Build and lead a IT center of excellence for robotics, automation, and physical AI, ensuring knowledge sharing across regions.
• Act as a thought leader internally and externally, representing the company in industry forums, partnerships, and joint innovation programs.
• Drive the integration of AI-driven robotics, cobots, AGVs/AMRs, IT systems (MES/ERP/PLM) and autonomous production systems across global sites.
• Oversee the design and deployment of AI-enhanced robotics systems (e.g., adaptive machining, predictive quality inspection, autonomous material flow).
• Champion industrial data & AI platforms, ensuring scalable and modern data architecture and AI Ops.
• Lead global programs to standardize and scale automation solutions across the manufacturing footprint while adapting to regional/local contexts.
• Ensure interoperability of AI/robotics platforms with enterprise IT/OT ecosystems.
• Support global KPIs for productivity, quality, OEE, energy efficiency, workforce augmentation, and sustainability impact.
• Develop and mentor a world-class team of data engineers, data architects, manufacturing process experts, and automation specialists.
• Drive workforce transformation—reskilling programs, human-robot collaboration models, and safe deployment of automation.
• Champion a culture of innovation, agility, and continuous improvement across factories.
• Forge strategic alliances with global technology partners, startups, universities, and research labs to co-innovate on physical AI applications.
• Shape the company’s role in industrial standards bodies and AI/robotics consortiums.
• Evaluate M&A or joint venture opportunities to accelerate automation capabilities.
• Own and drive the comprehensive program-level strategy for AI solution delivery, including creating and maintaining a dynamic roadmap that aligns with business priorities, technical capability maturation, and enterprise transformation goals within the multi-generation product development framework.

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 resources and financial planning consultants
• tuition assistance
• adoption assistance
• paid parental leave
• disability benefits
• life insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• permissive time off

What This Job Offers

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