Director, Automation Integration & Commissioning

Director, Integration & Commissioning

The Director, Integration & Commissioning leads GE Vernova's enterprise team responsible for building and deploying automation solutions globally. This executive guides projects from concept to safe, reliable production at scale, partnering with system integrators, site readiness teams, technology architects, and business stakeholders. The Director sets integration standards and commissioning processes for the organization and manages vendor performanceensuring every automation solution is delivered on time, on budget, and safely, meeting rigorous operational and performance requirements. Reporting to the Director, Robotics & Automation CoE, this leader works cross-functionally to drive transformation and represents GE Vernova at the highest industry and executive levels.

Essential Responsibilities :

• Architect and own the enterprise-wide strategy for integration and commissioning of automation solutions, establishing standards, frameworks, and best practices across GE Vernova.
• Lead a high-performing, cross-functional team responsible for the on-time, on-budget, and secure deployment of automation projects from pilot through full-scale production.
• Directly manage project and program budgets, vendor contracts, and drive ROI through comprehensive vendor and stakeholder management.
• Champion vendor performance management, technology selection, and contract negotiations to ensure the delivery of scalable and sustainable automation solutions.
• Partner extensively with system integrators, site managers, business unit CEOs, technology architects, IT / OT, HR, Finance, and Communications to identify opportunities, remove barriers, and deliver projects aligned with strategic priorities.
• Represent GE Vernova in industry forums, vendor summits, regulatory engagements, and external collaborative partnerships.
• Develop and continually refine innovative metrics to assess integration effectiveness, commissioning rigor, and performance outcomes.
• Proactively manage safety, compliance, risk, and change management throughout every phase of deployment.
• Influence senior leadership on investment, strategic priorities, and technology adoption.
• Foster a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring scalability, security, and performance of all commissioned automation solutions.

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