Technology Manager - Materials, Coatings and Modeling

Description

• Build a robust portfolio of Research programs to drive the material and coating development and modeling execution strategy across the GE Vernova businesses (Power, Wind, and Electrification).
• Lead a world-class team of Technologists with a focus on developing and integrating new materials and coatings into product design and development and execute modeling capabilities to expedite the development.
• Work closely with the Technology Director and Mission Leaders, collaboratively across the GE Vernova business and technology teams, and with key external partners to develop/refine the vision and strategy for the Material, Coating, and Modeling team.
• Lead early-stage technology development in design, processing, and manufacturing of materials related challenges with high disruption potential and mature these technologies from initial concept to successful product introduction.
• Coordinate disruptive technology efforts in close collaboration with our GE Vernova businesses and ensure that such efforts are incorporated into long-term multi-generational technology and product road maps and plans.
• Drive the GE Vernova strategy for safety, quality and productivity in early stage programs, research and products and services.
• Represent and promote GE Vernova’s research in the community.
• Drive technology and product roadmaps to ensure our businesses have a multi-year strategic plan that is competitive.
• Establish, maintain, and grow strategic relationships with the GE Vernova and external community in areas of need for the organization.
• Responsibilities include driving technical and organizational strategy, ensuring operational excellence (safety & compliance, finance, resource planning) and enabling project execution.
• Create an open environment and cross sharing of technology. Collaborate across disciplines and actively contribute to the Technology Manager/People Leader community at the site.
• Resource planning for the team to meet both organizational needs and Researcher development goals.
• Recruit and retain top talent. Provide mentoring, coaching, career growth opportunities and focused operational development (project/program management, Lean principles, etc.) for team members.
• Work closely with Chief Engineers and Chief Scientists, Senior Principal Engineers and Senior Principal Scientists & Principal Engineers and Principal Scientists to develop technical strategy for the Material and Coating organization and to enable the team to grow and excel technically

Requirements

• Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY. Onsite presence is essential to support hands-on collaboration, project success and direct reports.
• Experience working with and interacting with global teams and cross-functional teams across different domains and geographical locations in a matrixed environment.
• Industrial experience in the field of material design, processing or development.
• Demonstrated track record in the transition of research and development technology into an industrial product environment.
• Ph.D Degree with a minimum of 6 years of experience in material science and engineering or related field or Master’s Degree with a minimum of 10 years of experience in material science and engineering or related field
• Experience executing on and leading technical work in materials design, processing or development or a closely related area
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• U.S. citizenship is required due to Federal Contract Provisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to understand customer needs and industry trends; simplify strategy into specific actions, make decisions and communicate priorities
• Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and grow people in an organization
• Demonstrated capability to thrive in a matrixed team environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to inspire excellence and stimulate change
• Demonstrated impact, leadership capability and ability to lead, build and energize cross-functional teams in a high impact technology
• Proven ability to continuously improve the culture of the organization
• Proven track record of writing winning proposals with U.S. government agencies such as DOE, ARPA-e, DOD, DARPA, etc.
• Demonstrated origination, design, productization and deployment of technology solutions into a production environment.
• Ability to work across all functions/levels as part of a team
• Proven track record of promoting safety practices

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance