Program Manager - Robotics & Computer Vision

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Summary

Location

Elgin Township, United States

Salary

$119k-198k/year

Work

Full-time

Experience

8+ years

Key Benefits
401k Match
Discretionary Bonus
Relocation Assistance
Full Health Coverage
12 Paid Holidays
Permissive Time Off

About this Job

Job Description Summary

Lead the cross functional team to deliver on all program(s) deliverables within the terms and conditions of the contract and business case. Impacts approaches, projects and programs in the functional area or affected business organization and ways of working. Impacts quality, efficiency and effectiveness of own team. Guided by commercial practices and policies that may be shaped by the role. Has significant control/influence over commercial priorities. There is moderate autonomy within the role to enter into/execute Commercial arrangements. High levels of Commercial judgement are required to achieve outcomes required.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Program Execution & Enablement

  • Own the operational execution of a portfolio of Robotics and Computer Vision programs spanning research, prototyping, and early deployment.
  • Drive planning, milestone definition, and delivery cadence so technical leaders can remain focused on technical direction rather than administrative tasks.

Administrative Ownership

  • Take primary responsibility for program artifacts including project plans, schedules, budgets (as applicable), reviews, and recurring reporting.
  • Prepare materials for leadership reviews, technical reviews, and stakeholder updates with clarity and professionalism.

Coordination & Dependency Management

  • Coordinate work across researchers, engineers, business units, and external partners.
  • Maintain a clear, up-to-date view of priorities, timelines, and dependencies across multiple concurrent efforts.

Risk & Issue Management

  • Identify execution risks and integration challenges early and track them through resolution.
  • Provide steady, organized follow-through to ensure issues are addressed without unnecessary disruption to technical teams.

Stakeholder Communication

  • Provide concise, reliable updates to Advanced Research leadership and business partners.
  • Ensure alignment on expectations, timelines, and deliverables, minimizing surprises.

Process & Operational Improvement

  • Strengthen and streamline program management practices to reduce friction and overhead for research teams.
  • Apply sound judgment to balance rigor with flexibility in a research-driven environment.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related technical field.
  • 8+ years of experience in program management, technical project management, or engineering operations.
  • Experience supporting complex, multidisciplinary robotics and/or computer vision programs.
  • Experience working in research, advanced development, or pre-product environments strongly preferred.
  • Experience with GE Vernova (or GE) preferred.

Core Competencies

  • Trusted Execution Partner: Known for reliability, sound judgment, and follow-through; someone technical leaders can rely on to “handle the details.”
  • Technically Fluent: Comfortable engaging with robotics and computer vision teams, able to understand context without needing to be the technical authority.
  • Calm, Structured Organizer: Brings order, clarity, and predictability to complex, evolving work.
  • Clear and Respectful Communicator: Communicates thoughtfully with researchers, engineers, and leadership alike.
  • Collaborative by Nature: Builds strong working relationships through consistency, empathy, and shared ownership of outcomes.
  • Service-Oriented Mindset: Takes pride in enabling others to do their best work.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

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

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $118,600.00 and $197,600.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on February 24, 2026.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 resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.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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