Energy Storage Systems Engineering Manager in , United States
Engineering Manager
GE Vernova's Power Conversion & Storage division is seeking a seasoned Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing team of approximately 12 engineers focused on the project execution of power stability and energy storage solutions across the solar, energy storage, and data center markets. Reporting to the Head of North American Engineering, this leader will be accountable for technical execution excellence, team development, and the implementation of new tools and processes that elevate both quality and operational performance. The ideal candidate brings deep technical knowledge of power conversion systems, a proven track record of leading remote engineering teams, and the leadership presence to drive accountability and collaboration across a matrixed organization. This role offers the opportunity to shape the capability and culture of a growing team at the forefront of the energy transition. This role will report out of our Pittsburgh office.
Essential Responsibilities:
Provide engineering leadership for Order-To-Remittance (OTR) execution across energy storage, solar, and data center markets, encompassing technologies including FlexInverters, BESS, Medium Voltage UPS, and balance of system products
Drive on-time, on-budget project execution across the portfolio with clear accountability and transparent progress metrics
Lead the implementation of new PLM and PPM tools to improve project visibility, quality tracking, and engineering workflow
Champion a process-driven culture through daily management, LEAN principles, and a continuous improvement mindset
Optimize schedules across the portfolio to effectively plan organizational throughput and expedite projects as needed to meet deadlines
Integrate Lessons Learned processes to systematically improve quality of fielded equipment and prevent recurring issues
Oversee system architecture development, ensuring designs meet performance, cost, and regulatory requirements
Provide technical leadership in design reviews and ensure compliance with relevant standards
Assign system leads to projects and support them with clear technical direction, coaching, and issue resolution
Partner with ITO, Product Engineering, Manufacturing, and Commissioning teams to ensure seamless project execution
Provide product and project feedback to the product development team to inform future improvements
Lead, coach, and mentor direct reports; conduct performance appraisals and effectively mediate conflicts
Lead the full hiring lifecycle for new engineering talent, from role definition through onboarding
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and accountable team culture focused on quality, delivery, and continuous improvement
Contribute to organizational planning, capability growth strategy, and long-term resourcing
including readiness to support potential expansion into adjacent technologies
Drive an inclusive culture of respect within the team and broader organization
Lead Customer Service engagements post commissioning activities
Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline
Minimum of 10 years of technical engineering experience
Desired Characteristics:
Deep understanding of power conversion equipment, BESS systems, and related engineering tools, analysis methods, and design methodologies
Demonstrated success developing and leading remote or distributed engineering teams
Proven ability to drive on-time project execution in a cross-functional, matrixed environment
Experience implementing or managing PLM, PPM, or equivalent engineering workflow tools
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to interface confidently with senior leadership
Effective organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills with the ability to work through ambiguous or evolving problem definitions
Proven track record of recruiting, developing, and retaining engineering talent at multiple levels
Willingness to travel up to 20%
Comfortable working with global teams, including flexibility across time zones
Proactively identifies and removes organizational obstacles, enabling the team to execute with speed and clarity