Director, Executive Talent Development
Job Description Summary
Job Description
Role Summary
The Director, Executive Talent Development, sets GE Vernova's enterprise leadership strategy-establishing the framework, systems, and standards that define, develop, & activate exceptional leadership across the company. Partnering closely with Talent, HR and business leaders, Executive Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development, the role shapes enterprise approaches to succession planning, leadership assessment, and executive development, strengthening senior leadership and talent pipelines while enabling a culture of rigor, transparency, and continuous development aligned with the GE Vernova Way.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and continuously improve enterprise talent management standards, including Segment talent reviews, talent designations, succession planning, and executive development processes.
- Lead the design, continuous improvement, and activation of the Enterprise Leadership Framework, ensuring clear standards for what great leadership looks like at GE Vernova.
- Shape and govern enterprise executive development strategies and initiatives in partnership with Learning & Development.
- Embed the Leadership Framework across executive assessment, succession, development, onboarding, promotion, and performance expectations to drive consistent enterprise adoption.
- Own the senior leadership assessment strategy-philosophy, tools, vendor governance, standards, and decision criteria.
- Ensure assessments inform Board materials, succession decisions, readiness planning, and leadership investments.
- Set the enterprise strategy for senior leadership development across executive leaders, enterprise talent, and high-potential senior leaders.
- Partner closely with Executive Talent Acquisition to align internal and external leadership pipelines to GE Vernova leadership standards.
- Define and leverage enterprise metrics and insights to inform leadership decisions, manage risk, and measure succession and development outcomes.
- Curate executive- and Board-level talent insights, materials, and recommendations for enterprise forums and governance discussions.
- Scan externally for innovative talent management practices and integrate relevant insights to continuously strengthen GE Vernova's leadership system.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business, Organizational Psychology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Extensive experience in Talent Management, Executive Development, or senior HR leadership roles within large, complex, matrixed organizations.
- Demonstrated talent management experience in an operating HR leadership role for P&L or business unit
- Demonstrated experience making strategic HR decisions, assessing leadership talent and effectively interfacing with high-level business and operations leaders
- Strong enterprise strategic thinking, program governance, and change leadership capabilities.
- Ability to operate with autonomy and sound judgment in a highly visible, ambiguous, and fast-paced environment.
- Strong project management skills including creation of project plans, milestone tracking, risk mitigation
- Exceptional communication, executive presence, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience handling highly sensitive, confidential, and Board-level talent information.
Desired Characteristics
- Master's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
- Strong enterprise mindset with the ability to shape strategy while ensuring disciplined execution.
- Highly analytical and system-oriented, with the ability to translate data into clear executive insights.
- Global perspective with cultural awareness and experience operating across regions and businesses.
- Credible thought leader who builds trust and influence through expertise, partnership, and results.
- High learning agility and curiosity, with a passion for modern, innovative leadership and talent practices.
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $225,000 and $250,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set.
Additional Information
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova 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 Vernova 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: No
#LI-Remote - This is a remote position
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position only:
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on March 18, 2026.
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, 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 Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity Executive Services. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off, and the Restoration Plan, a nonqualified plan with company credits on eligible pay above IRS limits.
GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, "GE Vernova") sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova 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 GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.