Senior Manager - External Technology Partnerships, Advanced Research
Niskayuna, USA
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Job Description Summary
As an Energy Industry External Technology Partnership Manager for GE Research, you will partner with GE business representatives, technology leaders, external partners, and various government agency representatives to support the assessment of various technology spaces (e.g., Energy, Environmental, and other Markets) and assist with the selection of promising new growth opportunities enabled by advanced technology.GE Vernova Advanced Research is a hub for innovation where research and development meets strategy creation, partnership building, and engineering genius. We’re accelerating a new era of available, affordable, and sustainable energy and ambitiously tackling decarbonization, renewables, and electrification with the pioneering spirit to enable a zero-carbon future.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
As an Energy Industry External Technology Partnership Manager for GE Vernova Advanced Research, you will partner with GE Vernova business representatives, technology managers, external partners, and various government agency representatives to support the assessment of various technology spaces (e.g., Energy, Environmental, and other Markets) and assist with the selection of promising new growth opportunities enabled by advanced technology.
Essential Responsibilities
You will partner with technical and business leaders in the development of external opportunities with an emphasis on securing external funding and the GE matching money (as needed) for the R&D effort needed to overcome key technical risks to justify a commercialization business decision. Additionally, you will...
- Build, lead, and coordinate an efficient opportunity pursuit and proposal development plan aligned with GE Vernova and Agency priorities
- Support the shaping and influencing of future opportunities with internal and external stakeholders.
- Partner with Principal Investigators in building winning teams that include GE Vernova Advanced Research Labs, GE Vernova Businesses, National Labs, Academia, and Industry Partners to pursue R&D funding opportunities.
- Partner with GE Vernova Business market teams to analyze assigned market and customer data and translate into external funding capture plans.
- Manage and Coordinate internal and external customer interactions in respective domains while maintaining system of record for external contracts.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years, or a Masters Degree with 3+ years experience in either a technical, business development, contract management, sales & marketing or technical sales role working with government stakeholders on technology collaborations and funding opportunities
- Proven ability to work collaboratively to develop innovative ideas
- Demonstrated market analysis, new opportunity and customer development skills
- Strong Interpersonal Skills - Proven ability to generate leads and close deals
- Familiarity with Government Agencies such as DOE, DOD, NIH, DHS, etc.
- Candidate must be willing and able to travel
- Due to the nature of the duties of this position, this role requires the individual to obtain and maintain US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. citizenship
- Must be 18 years or older
- You must submit your application through the careers page at www.gecareers.com in order to be considered.
The base pay range for this position is $155,900 - $255,900USD, annually. 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 June 15, 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