Job Description SummaryThe Field Service Automation Deployment Lead is a recognized expert in robotics and automation responsible for shaping and directing GE Vernova's global automation strategy. Serving as a senior strategic lead, this role drives the modernization of maintenance practices for our global fleet of fielded equipment by defining and implementing enterprise-wide deployment policies. The successful candidate acts as the primary technical authority, bridging the gap between complex automation architectures and site-level execution to ensure solutions are robust, scalable, and compliant with rigorous performance, safety, and cybersecurity standards. By providing functional leadership to cross-functional teams and system integrators, this professional manages the end-to-end integration and commissioning lifecycle, exercising high-level judgment to resolve complex technical challenges and influence the long-term operational excellence of GE Vernova's automation ecosystem.

Job DescriptionEssential Responsibilities:

Define and implement global deployment standards and policies for field service automation, directly influencing the overarching maintenance strategy for GE Vernova's enterprise fleet.

Drive the concept development, build, integration, and commissioning activities for field service automation projects, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.

Lead and execute the development of project scope, schedules, deliverables, and integration requirements partnering with vendors, system integrators, internal technical teams, and GE Vernova business partners.

Manage all aspects of field service automation deployment, including installation, testing, validation, and transition to production, ensuring full compliance with safety and cyber standards.

Exercise independent, high-level judgment to resolve complex, multi-variable technical challenges where standard procedures may not yet exist, effectively balancing cost, speed, and safety in high-stakes environments.

Monitor project performance against KPIs, budgets, and milestones; proactively mitigate risks and resolve complex issues to ensure delivery excellence.

Establish and maintain documentation for project plans, technical specifications, commissioning checklists, and lessons learned.

Collaborate with technical authorities and stakeholders to ensure solutions are robust, scalable, and fit for purpose.

Support vendor management and performance oversight during the build and commissioning phases.

Drive continuous improvement by ensuring post-project reviews and sharing best practices for automation deployment.

Foster strong working relationships with stakeholders across engineering, operations, safety, cybersecurity, and IT/OT functions.

Provide functional leadership and mentorship to project-based teams and system integrators, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement across all deployment sites.

Serve as the primary technical authority for field service automation, providing specialized guidance to regional leads and business partners on feasibility, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automation, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

Experience:

5+ years of experience building and deploying industrial automation solutions in complex, large-scale organizations.

Technical Expertise:

Deep knowledge of automation architectures, industrial safety standards, and cybersecurity protocols within heavy industry.

Judgment & Influence:

Demonstrated ability to influence strategy, gain cross-functional buy-in, and provide expert technical consultation.

Analytical Skills:

Strong ability to interpret industry trends and translate complex business challenges into actionable, scalable technical solutions.

Communication:

Superior ability to communicate difficult technical concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders, including senior leadership and site-level teams.

Willingness to travel domestically and internationally to customer/site locations as required (

Estimated:

20%).

Desired Characteristics:

Master's degree in Engineering, Automation, Computer Science, or a related field.10+ years of professional experience in large-scale industrial automation.

Formal program/project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent).Demonstrated experience leading small-to-medium project teams in matrixed, multi-site environments.

Technical proficiency in Augmented Reality (AR), visual inspection, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), and robotic platforms.

Hands-on field service maintenance experience in the energy, manufacturing, or heavy industry sectors.

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