GE Vernova · 2 days ago
Inorganic Product Strategy & Market Intelligence Leader – Grid Automation
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$134K/yr - $223K/yr
10+ years expGE Vernova is a leader in energy technology, and they are seeking an Inorganic Product Strategy & Market Intelligence Leader to support their Grid Automation Strategy Office. This role involves leading the development and execution of inorganic growth strategies, analyzing market intelligence, and collaborating with Product Line teams to identify strategic opportunities.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencySustainability
Responsibilities
Build a deep understanding of the current Grid Automation portfolio and product roadmaps, including protection, control, automation, digital substation, and edge technologies
Lead the identification of roadmap gaps, adjacencies, and future capability needs that could be accelerated through acquisitions, partnerships, investments, or technology integrations in collaboration with Product Line Leaders and CTO Organization
Own the creation of inorganic growth theses, ensuring alignment with product-line strategy, system architecture evolution, and market and competitive trends
Independently drive structured market and technology scans to surface high-potential targets aligned with roadmap-based priorities
Own strategic-fit assessments, leveraging CTO and Product Line Leaders to evaluate technical feasibility, integration complexity, ecosystem impact, and commercial value
Lead collaborative sessions with Product Line leaders to validate where external innovation can complement or accelerate organic development plans
Act as the primary strategy counterpart to Corporate M&A, progressing high-potential opportunities with market sizing, synergy hypotheses, and early diligence analysis
Drive target profiling and adjacency mapping across grid technologies, communication infrastructure, power electronics, controls, sensors, and related domains
Develop and own roadmap-informed inorganic proposals in collaboration with Product Line leaders, clearly articulating value, risks, integration pathways, and strategic rationale for leadership
Provide authoritative analytical inputs for go/no-go decisions on acquisitions, partnerships, and investments, ensuring recommendations reflect both strategic intent and product realities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electric Power Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline
10+ years of experience in the electric utility, grid technology, or broader energy sector, including 5+ years in roles with leadership responsibility
Preferred
Has experience leading complex projects, coordinate cross-functional teams, and deliver on multi-stakeholder initiatives
Demonstrated experience working directly with or for utilities, TSOs/DSOs, OEMs, or grid solution providers
Proven experience supporting or leading inorganic initiatives, such as: Identifying and screening acquisition or partnership targets
Conducting market, competitive, and technology scans to identify adjacencies and capability gaps
Contributing to commercial, strategic, or technical due diligence for acquisitions, partnerships, or strategic investments
Ability and willingness to travel as required
Strong strategic planning capability with experience shaping multi-year product or portfolio direction
Solid understanding of grid automation and digital technologies used in utility operations
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical topics for diverse audiences
Effective leader in matrixed environments, with strong stakeholder and team-collaboration skills
Proven analytical strength, including the ability to synthesize large datasets into clear insights
Familiarity with emerging technologies such as AI/ML, edge computing, and cybersecurity
Highly organized, with strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
High integrity, professional maturity, and the ability to energize and influence others
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
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
Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
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
Company
GE Vernova
GE Vernova provides energy consulting, gas power, and grid solutions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7.68MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Energy Office of ElectricityARPA-E
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Leadership Team
Scott Reese
President and CEO, GE Digital
Scott Strazik
Chief Executive Officer
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