Director shaping employee experience, communications, DEI, and workplace culture at Safe Software. Improving life at the company behind FME, an enterprise data integration platform.
About the role
- GE Vernova innovation director shaping software-defined protection, automation, sensing, and communications technologies. Leading grid modernization, customer proofs of concept, and innovation teams for decarbonized electrification.
Responsibilities
- Define and execute comprehensive innovation strategy aligned with grid modernization and industry electrification trends
- Identify emerging technologies and assess their potential impact on utility and industrial customers' operations
- Contribute to technology roadmap development
- Drive New Technology Introduction initiatives for software-defined automation solution differentiation
- Lead mission-based teams delivering customer-focused solutions for digital transformation of substations and grid networks
- Lead customer proof-of-concept projects from conception through successful deployment
- Coordinate with R&D, product management, and commercial teams on innovation collaboration opportunities
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with utility customers, research institutions, and technology partners
- Represent the company at industry conferences, standards committees, and technical forums
- Collaborate with utilities on future grid architecture and operational requirements
- Build and lead a high-performing innovation team
- Foster creativity, experimentation, and rapid prototyping
- Mentor technical staff and guide professional development
Requirements
- Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field
- Minimum of 12 years experience in power systems, grid automation, or related technology sectors
- Minimum of 5 years in senior leadership roles managing innovation or R&D organizations
- Proven track record of bringing innovative products from concept to market
- Deep understanding of the electric grid ecosystem, including assets, protection, automation, monitoring and diagnostics, communications, customers, and markets
- Experience with software-defined systems, virtualization, and cloud computing architectures
- Knowledge of AI/ML applications in industrial automation and grid operations
- Familiarity with IEC 61850, DNP3, GOOSE, and cybersecurity
- Ability to translate technical vision into business strategy
- Project management experience leading complex, multidisciplinary initiatives
- Excellent communication and presentation skills for technical and executive audiences
- Experience managing customer relationships and collaborative development projects
- Experience with utility industry standards and regulatory environments
- Background in digital transformation initiatives within traditional industries
- Prior proof-of-concept development and technology validation experience
- Published research or patents in relevant technical areas
- Professional certifications in project management or innovation methodologies
Benefits
- Discretionary annual bonus eligibility
- Relocation assistance not provided
- Geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain US areas
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