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Rugby - UK

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Not Disclosed

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Job Description Summary

GE Vernovas Power Conversion & Storage (PCS) business delivers electrification systems that power some of the worlds most critical energy maritime and industrial applications. From advanced motors and drives to control technologies we support our customers transition to greater efficiency and decarbonization.

We are now seeking an experienced and visionary Digital Technology (DT) Director for the North Europe (NEU) region. This is a strategic leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering the regional digital strategy driving innovation and aligning DT initiatives with the business long-term growth objectives. The DT Director will act as a focal point for digital strategy and transformation across applications supply chain commercial and engineering domains working closely with global DT teams enabling functions and the CTO organisation. This role will need to drive change and transformation in DT so it can support the business for its expected growth.

This is not a day-to-day IT operations position; rather it requires a forward-looking leader who can influence at senior levels manage complex stakeholder environments and define strategies that balance transformation compliance and defence requirements.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Business Alignment

  • Define and execute the NEU digital technology strategy aligned to PCS and GE Vernova business priorities.
  • Act as the strategic advisor and escalation pointfor DT in the region.
  • Represent DT in leadership forums influencing decisions and shaping direction.
  • Partner with global DT COEs enabling functions and regional leaders to integrate solutions that drive growth and efficiency.
  • Develop and oversee the budget allocating resources effectively to support initiatives in alignment with profitability

Applications & Transformation

  • Drive adoption and optimisation of key applications and platforms (e.g. PLM PM supply chain commercial).
  • Lead digital transformation programs that enable efficiency collaboration and customer value.
  • Identify opportunities for innovation and new technology deployment across the region.

Stakeholder & Change Management

  • Build trusted partnerships with senior leaders including those in defence and regulated environments.
  • Navigate complex stakeholder landscapes and represent PCS DT in high-level engagements.
  • Lead change management efforts to ensure smooth adoption of new systems and processes.

Compliance & Defence Alignment

  • Ensure DT systems and processes meet GE Vernova policies and UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) requirements.
  • Oversee regional compliance with export controls data handling and security classifications.
  • Promote sharing of best practices and consistency across regional and global teams.

People & Team Leadership

  • Provide vision and direction to a regional DT team.
  • Mentor coach and develop DT talent to support future growth.
  • Empower functional leaders while focusing on strategy and alignment.

Essential Requirements

  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science STEM or related field (Masters or MBA advantageous).
  • 10 years of IT/digital leadership with strong focus on strategy applications and transformation.
  • Experience working with or delivering services for defence/regulated industries.
  • Strong understanding of IT strategy architecture project/program management and digital adoption.
  • Experience in regulated/secure environments including MOD export control NNPPI and air-gapped systems.
  • UK sole nationalityand ability to hold or obtain UK Security Check (SC) clearance.

Desired Characteristics

  • Proven ability to define and execute digital strategy in complex environments.
  • Proactively identifies and removes project obstacles or barriers for the team
  • Strong organisational and planning skills; effective in ambiguity. Strong business analysis and problem-solving skills make decisions when solutions are not fully defined.
  • Confident communicator able to influence and interact at all organizational levels and across matrix organisations.
  • Experience in driving digital transformation and managing multi-functional programs.
  • Measures the impact of trends and acts accordingly

Why Join Us

This is a rare opportunity to play a strategic leadership rolein one of GE Vernovas most critical businesses. Youll be at the forefront of digital transformation in a high-security high-impact environment shaping the future of electrification systems and enabling long-term growth.

GE Vernova PCS: Digital and Cyber Services
GE Vernova PCS: Digital Suite

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