Job Description Summary
GE Vernova's Advanced Research business is the central innovation engine for GE's portfolio of energy businesses, which will be unified under one banner called GE Vernova. The research organization is made up of 250 researchers representing virtually every major scientific and engineering discipline. Collectively, they are driving major research programs and initiatives to decarbonize power, accelerate renewables, and promote electrification and the creation of a 21st century grid fit to power a zero-carbon energy future.
Are you passionate about innovation? Are you excited at the opportunity to electrify and decarbonize the world? We operate with a founder's mindset. We deliver innovation with passion, speed, and courage. At GE Vernova, we continuously challenge our thinking and are empowered to dream big and take smart risks.
The GE Vernova Advanced Research Marketing & Communications Leader is an experienced communications leader with a minimum of 10 years' experience. As the Senior Communications Leader, this person will be responsible for building a communications vision and roadmap and implementing a strategic external and internal communications plan to build the GE Vernova Advanced Research's brand as well as enhance the company's reputation. This position will cover: Reputation & Thought Leadership, Brand Management, Employee/Culture Communications and Digital Communications.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead the Communications organization supporting the GE Vernova Advanced Research Center, owning the overall strategy for external and internal communications; building awareness for the organization's technology, innovative spirit, and team.
• Responsible for GE Vernova Advanced Research's reputation, brand building and communications approach and initiatives for key stakeholders, including positioning and messaging strategy and provide communications counsel to leadership team.
• Support all elements of GE Vernova Research's customer and government engagement efforts with design of external communications, marketing collateral and branding.
• Oversight for GE Vernova Research Employee Communications, Niskayuna Site Communications & Social Content
• Collaborate with GE Vernova Communications functionally to build the Vernova brand and drive engagement between the business segments and advanced research.
• Manage a team of functional experts in the executive communications and presentations, graphic design, and social media and employee engagement spaces.
• Work closely with Advanced Research leadership as the creative storyteller for GE Vernova Advance Research, creating content that supports the hiring of technical and research talent.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 10 years of experience with a large industrial and/or research entity
• Technical background and/or expertise working in a highly technical environment
• Strong oral, written, and digital communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Proven expertise with communications during times of crisis or significant change
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
• Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• You must submit your application for employment on the careers page at www.gecareers.com to be considered.

Desired Characteristics

• Proactive go-getter
• Ability to independently identify and act on priorities and leverage opportunities
• Strong relationship building skills
• Strong project management skills to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Experienced event planner
• Prior experience in external communications
• Strong project management skills
• Proficiency in web and social content

The base pay range for this position is $120,000-$200,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for a performance bonus. This position will be posted until at least 6/11/2024.
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes