Senior Director of Technology

Job Description SummaryWe are seeking a visionary technology leader to serve as our Senior Director of Technology and lead our technology strategy function. Reporting directly to the CPO and working in close partnership with our VP of Engineering, you will be responsible for shaping our long-term technical vision, evaluating emerging technologies, and ensuring our technology investments align with business objectives. This is a strategic leadership role focused on the "what" and "why" of our technology decisions.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Technology Vision & Strategy

• Define and communicate the company's multi-year technology vision and strategic roadmap
• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies, platforms, and architectural patterns that could create competitive advantages
• Lead strategic technology assessments and provide recommendations to the executive team and board
• Drive alignment between technology investments and business goals across all departments
• Establish technology principles and standards that guide decision-making across the organization

Technical Architecture & Platforms

• Own the technology strategy and ensure coherence across products and systems
• Lead decisions on core platform technologies, infrastructure, and third-party solutions
• Drive build-vs-buy evaluations for major technology investments
• Champion modernization initiatives and technical transformation programs
• Ensure our technology stack remains scalable, secure, and cost-effective as we grow

Innovation & Research

• Scan the technology landscape for innovations relevant to our market and customers
• Lead proof-of-concept initiatives and technology experiments that inform strategic decisions
• Establish and manage partnerships with technology vendors, research institutions, and industry consortiums
• Foster a culture of innovation and technical excellence across the organization
• Serve as the company's technical thought leader in external forums, conferences, and with customers

Cross-Functional Technology Leadership

• Partner with Engineering to translate strategy into architectural decisions and technical standards
• Collaborate with Product to ensure long-term technology capabilities support the product roadmap
• Work with Sales and Customer Success on technical strategy for enterprise deals and strategic accounts
• Partner with Security and Compliance teams to ensure technology strategy addresses regulatory requirements
• Guide IT and Operations on infrastructure and tooling strategies that align with company direction

Technical Due Diligence & M&A

• Lead technical evaluation of potential acquisitions, partnerships, and strategic investments
• Assess technology stack compatibility and integration challenges for M&A opportunities
• Evaluate technical risks and opportunities in strategic business decisions

Market & Competitive Intelligence

• Monitor competitive landscape and technology trends in our industry
• Analyze competitor technology strategies and identify differentiation opportunities
• Build relationships with industry analysts and maintain awareness of market directions
• Represent the company's technical vision to customers, prospects, and industry stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• 15+ years of technology experience with at least 7 years in senior leadership or strategic roles
• Proven track record of developing and executing technology strategy in enterprise software companies
• Deep expertise across multiple technology domains (cloud architecture, data platforms, security, AI/ML, etc.)
• Experience with Edge computing, including large data sets/time series data, including data aggregation and visualization technologies
• Experience working at the executive level and presenting to boards of directors
• Strong business acumen with ability to connect technology decisions to financial and market outcomes
• Exceptional communication skills with ability to influence and align diverse stakeholders
• Track record of driving successful technology transformations or major platform decisions
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Advanced degree preferred)

Ideal Experience

• Previous experience as CTO, VP of Technology Strategy, Chief Architect, or similar strategic technology role
• Experience in companies that have successfully scaled from mid-market to enterprise
• History of evaluating and implementing emerging technologies (AI, cloud-native architecture, etc.)
• Background working with Engineering and Product as peer functions rather than direct oversight
• Experience in our industry vertical or with similar enterprise customer segments
• Published thought leadership or speaking experience at industry conferences
• Consulting or advisory experience in technology strategy

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking with ability to see 3-5 years ahead while remaining pragmatic
• Strong technical judgment without needing to be hands-on in code
• Ability to influence without direct authority across peer organizations
• Comfort with ambiguity and ability to make recommendations with incomplete information
• Executive presence and credibility with technical and non-technical audiences alike.

Additional Information

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $153,800.00 and $256,200.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on March 09, 2026.

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, 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 Vernova 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 financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova 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 GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.