Director, Automation & Robotics Integration and Commissioning

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Summary

Location

Elgin Township / Town of Niskayuna (Remote)

Salary

$200k-290k/year

Work

Full-time

Experience

10+ years

Key Benefits
Equity
Discretionary Bonus
401k Match
Restoration Plan
Relocation Assistance
Remote (US Only)

About this Job

Job Description Summary

Director, Automation & Robotics Integration and Commissioning leads GE Vernova’s enterprise team responsible for building and deploying automation solutions globally. This executive guides projects from concept to safe, reliable production at scale, partnering with system integrators, site readiness teams, technology architects, and business stakeholders. The Director sets integration standards and commissioning processes for the organization and manages vendor performance—ensuring every automation solution is delivered on time, on budget, and safely, meeting rigorous operational and performance requirements. Reporting to the Director, Robotics & Automation CoE, this leader works cross-functionally to drive transformation and represents GE Vernova at the highest industry and executive levels.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Architect and own the enterprise-wide strategy for integration and commissioning of automation solutions, establishing standards, frameworks, and best practices across GE Vernova.
  • Lead a high-performing, cross-functional team responsible for the on-time, on-budget, and secure deployment of automation projects from pilot through full-scale production.
  • Directly manage project and program budgets, vendor contracts, and drive ROI through comprehensive vendor and stakeholder management.
  • Champion vendor performance management, technology selection, and contract negotiations to ensure the delivery of scalable and sustainable automation solutions.
  • Partner extensively with system integrators, site managers, business unit CEOs, technology architects, IT/OT, HR, Finance, and Communications to identify opportunities, remove barriers, and deliver projects aligned with strategic priorities.
  • Represent GE Vernova in industry forums, vendor summits, regulatory engagements, and external collaborative partnerships.
  • Develop and continually refine innovative metrics to assess integration effectiveness, commissioning rigor, and performance outcomes.
  • Proactively manage safety, compliance, risk, and change management throughout every phase of deployment.
  • Influence senior leadership on investment, strategic priorities, and technology adoption.
  • Foster a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring scalability, security, and performance of all commissioned automation solutions.

Qualifications/Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Operations, or related technical discipline (Master’s preferred).
  • 10+ years’ experience leading complex integration, automation, or commissioning programs in energy, manufacturing, or industrial settings.
  • Demonstrated track record in setting enterprise-wide standards, developing frameworks, and managing major automation deployments.
  • Proven success managing cross-functional teams and multi-million-dollar budgets within a large, matrixed organization.
  • Advanced analytical and strategic skills, with a history of solving integration and commissioning challenges creatively and effectively.
  • Comprehensive commercial acumen, including vendor management, contract negotiation, ROI assessment, and market positioning.
  • Outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience influencing senior executives internally and externally.

Desired Characteristics:

  • Experience leading large-scale automation deployments in a regulated, safety-critical environment.
  • Expertise in vendor partnership management and multi-stakeholder coalition building.
  • Recognized thought leadership through industry participation or external engagement.
  • History of driving transformational change in highly matrixed organizations.
  • Passion for developing talent and mentoring diverse, high-performing teams.
  • Candidates in the New York or Boston area highly desired but open to remote

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The salary range for this position is $200,000 to $290,000 USD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s geographic location, experience, education, skill set, and work location. This position is also eligible for variable incentive compensation and equity. Benefits include health and additional benefits.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-basedresource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matchingcontributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefitsinclude tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation orillness.

General Electric Company,Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plansor programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plansand programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’swelfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is anEqual Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

#LI-Remote - This is a remote positionApplication Deadline: November 24, 2025For candidates applying to a U.S. based position only:Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on November 20, 2025.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.GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

About the Company

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GE Vernova

Public Company
Industrial ManufacturingRobotics Software & AIEnergy & Mining

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.

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