Sr. Director Program Management (AI)
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Job Location:
Atlanta, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 154800 - 258000
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
The AI program manager role will be responsible for shaping and executing a global strategy to embed physical artificial intelligence robotics and automation across GEV GP manufacturing footprint. This role will lead the transformation of factories into AI-driven highly automated and resilient production systems leveraging robotics autonomous material handling agentic AI computer vision and industrial IoT. The role sets-up the IT strategy as well drive operational execution working closely with GSC functional leadership. This role will partner with Robotics council external partners and internal teams to ensure our factories are at the forefront of Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0 capabilities and positioning physical AI as a growth pillar for the business delivering business impact and breakthrough performance in productivity safety quality sustainability and resilience.This role requires a deeply skilled program leader with extensive experience managing end-to-end delivery of AI-driven products and services within large matrixed organizations.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
In this role you will:
Strategy & Leadership
- Define the global vision and IT roadmap for Physical AI and Automation in alignment with manufacturing and digital strategies.
- Build and lead a IT center of excellence for robotics automation and physical AI ensuring knowledge sharing across regions.
- Act as a thought leader internally and externally representing the company in industry forums partnerships and joint innovation programs.
Technology & Innovation
- Drive the integration of AI-driven robotics cobots AGVs/AMRs IT systems (MES/ERP/PLM) and autonomous production systems across global sites.
- Oversee the design and deployment of AI-enhanced robotics systems (e.g. adaptive machining predictive quality inspection autonomous material flow).
- Champion industrial data & AI platforms ensuring scalable and modern data architecture and AI Ops.
Operations & Delivery
- Lead global programs to standardize and scale automation solutions across the manufacturing footprint while adapting to regional/local contexts.
- Ensure interoperability of AI/robotics platforms with enterprise IT/OT ecosystems.
- Support global KPIs for productivity quality OEE energy efficiency workforce augmentation and sustainability impact.
People & Transformation
- Develop and mentor a world-class team of data engineers data architects manufacturing process experts and automation specialists.
- Drive workforce transformationreskilling programs human-robot collaboration models and safe deployment of automation.
- Champion a culture of innovation agility and continuous improvement across factories.
Partnerships & Ecosystem
- Forge strategic alliances with global technology partners startups universities and research labs to co-innovate on physical AI applications.
- Shape the companys role in industrial standards bodies and AI/robotics consortiums.
- Evaluate M&A or joint venture opportunities to accelerate automation capabilities.
- Own and drive the comprehensive program-level strategy for AI solution delivery including creating and maintaining a dynamic roadmap that aligns with business priorities technical capability maturation and enterprise transformation goals within the multi-generation product development framework.
Education Qualification
Bachelors degree or higher in Computer Science Engineering Business Administration or a related field. A Masters degree or MBA is highly preferred.
Desired Characteristics
- 10 years in manufacturing technology automation or industrial digital transformation.
- Proven track record deploying automation at scale in multi-site multi-region industrial environments.
- Strong understanding of industrial AI robotics MES/ERP integration IoT platforms and edge/cloud architectures.
- Experience leading large capital programs and managing global cross-cultural teams.
- Strong business acumen: able to connect automation and AI initiatives to business impact.
- Demonstrated experience managing programs with multi-phase multi-year horizons and cross-functional teams in large enterprise or industrial organizations.
- Strong technical understanding of AI technologies including the software development lifecycle for AI/ML-powered products and familiarity with Agile DevOps and data science collaboration practices.
- Exceptional capability in translating strategic business requirements into program priorities and detailed delivery plans.
- Deep experience in stakeholder management facilitation skills and influencing senior leaders and diverse teams across business and technical domains.
- Excellent organizational skills with a track record of managing complex scheduling interdependencies resources and risk mitigation in fast-moving dynamic environments.
- Passion for industrial innovation sustainability and the impact of technology on how businesses operate.
- Curiosity adaptability and resilience in leading through emerging fast-evolving technologies
- Proven ability to lead adoption and change management activities that support scaling AI solutions within business functions.
- Strong analytical problem-solving communication and presentation skills with fluency in articulating complex AI concepts and business impacts to different audiences.
- Industry knowledge specific to industrial manufacturing or process-driven enterprises with enterprise process transformation experience.
- Experience working in or leading globally distributed matrixed teams supporting multiple business units and geographic regions.
Note
Note:
This Job Description is intended to provide a high level guide to the role. However it is not intended to amend or otherwise restrict/expand the duties required from each individual employee as set out in their respective employment contract and/or as otherwise agreed between an employee and their manager.
GE Vernova offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is anEqual 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: Yes
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