Field Service Automation Deployment Lead

Job Description Summary The Field Service Automation Deployment Lead is a recognized expert in robotics and automation responsible for shaping and directing GE Vernova’s global automation strategy. Serving as a senior strategic lead, this role drives the modernization of maintenance practices for our global fleet of fielded equipment by defining and implementing enterprise-wide deployment policies. The successful candidate acts as the primary technical authority, bridging the gap between complex automation architectures and site-level execution to ensure solutions are robust, scalable, and compliant with rigorous performance, safety, and cybersecurity standards. By providing functional leadership to cross-functional teams and system integrators, this professional manages the end-to-end integration and commissioning lifecycle, exercising high-level judgment to resolve complex technical challenges and influence the long-term operational excellence of GE Vernova’s automation ecosystem. Job Description Essential Responsibilities: Define and implement global deployment standards and policies for field service automation, directly influencing the overarching maintenance strategy for GE Vernova’s enterprise fleet. Drive the concept development, build, integration, and commissioning activities for field service automation projects, ensuring delivery on time and within budget. Lead [... source excerpt omitted ...] ernal technical teams, and GE Vernova business partners. Manage all aspects of field service automation deployment, including installation, testing, validation, and transition to production, ensuring full compliance with safety and cyber standards. Exercise independent, high-level judgment to resolve complex, multi-variable technical challenges where standard procedures may not yet exist, effectively balancing cost, speed, and safety in high-stakes environments. Monitor project performance against KPIs, budgets, and milestones; proactively mitigate risks and resolve complex issues to ensure delivery excellence. Establish and maintain documentation for project plans, technical s [... source excerpt omitted ...] rimary technical authority for field service automation, providing specialized guidance to regional leads and business partners on feasibility, safety, and regulatory compliance. Qualifications/Requirements: Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Automation, Computer Science, or a related technical field. Experience: 5+ years of experience building and deploying industrial automation solutions in complex, large-scale organizations. Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of automation architectures, industrial safety standards, and cybersecurity protocols within heavy industry. Judgment & Influence: Demonstrated ability to influence strategy, gain cross-functional buy-in, and pr