Director, Automation & Robotics Integration – Commissioning
Switzerland Global Enterprise
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $200,000 - $270,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- 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
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
Benefits
- health insurance
- additional benefits
- 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
- retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
- tuition assistance
- adoption assistance
- paid parental leave
- disability benefits
- life insurance
- 12 paid holidays
- permissive time off
- the Restoration Plan, a nonqualified plan with company credits on eligible pay above IRS limits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
automation solutionsintegrationcommissioningvendor managementcontract negotiationbudget managementROI assessmentproject managementanalytical skillsstrategic skills
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationstakeholder engagementcross-functional team managementoperational excellencecontinuous improvementinfluencing skillsproblem-solvingcollaborationchange management
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in OperationsMaster’s degree (preferred)