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Sustainability AI Leader

Hybrid in Stafford·Full-time·Added 2 months ago

GE Vernova

3 open roles

Overview

Job details

  • Full-time

    Per the ad.

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

  • Be near Stafford for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

Skills

Nice to have

This job advert was originally written in Italian.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Significant proven progressive experience in digital transformation, AI deployment, sustainability technology leadership, or related roles with demonstrated impact at enterprise scale.
  • Proven track record of developing and deploying AI/ML solutions, digital platforms, and automation tools that deliver measurable business outcomes (productivity, cost reduction, process efficiency).
  • Experience coordinating across global matrixed organizations, including HQ functions, business units, and cross-functional digital teams. Familiarity with Electrification Segment and GEV structures preferred.
  • Strong understanding of sustainability metrics, sustainability reporting frameworks (EU taxonomy, CSRD, GRI, TCFD), and the ability to translate sustainability requirements into digital and AI solution specifications.
  • Very good communication and stakeholder management skills in a global, matrixed environment, with demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership and drive adoption of digital solutions across diverse teams.

Education & certifications

  • Advanced degree (Master's or PhD preferred) in AI/Machine Learning, Data Science, Computer Science, Sustainability, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Pay range: Between € 72,000.00 and € 108,000.00 gross per annum. The specific pay offered will consider the candidate's education, qualifications, experience and skill set.

The pay range for this position: Between € 72,000.00 and € 108,000.00 gross per annum. The specific pay offered will consider the candidate's education, qualifications, experience and skill set.

Bonus Plan Eligibility: Eligibility for the Variable-AIP bonus plan, which provides for a target incentive of 15% of the annual base salary, depending on the achievement of business parameters and individual performance.

Eligibility for Bonus Plan: Eligible to participate in Variable-AIP annual bonus plan that provides a target incentive of 15% of the individual's annual base salary depending on achievement of key business metrics and individual performance.

The position will be classified in accordance with the Metalworking CBA applied in the company. Any additional elements to the treatment provided for by the current CBA and/or applicable company policies are listed below:

A National Collective Bargaining Agreement ('NCBA' - Metalworking) is applicable in relation to the position. Below, we indicate the relevant provisions of the remuneration regulations applicable at the Employer. The available benefits based on the currently effective CBA and company policies include the following:

Base Salary: The remuneration will follow the salary scales provided for by the Metalworking Industry CBA

Base salary: The remuneration is established according to the Metalworking CBA salary scale, which defines job groups and minimum salary levels.

Pension Fund (Cometa): All levels are eligible, except executives.
Employer Contribution: 2% (2.2% if under 35). Employee Contribution: 1.2%. Base: monthly gross salary.

Pension Fund (Cometa): All levels are eligible, except executives (dirigenti).
Employer Contribution: 2% (2.2% if under 35). Employee Contribution: 1.2%. Base: monthly gross salary.

Health Care (Metasalute): Health care provided for by the CBA. The employee has the option to waive the basic coverage by opting for the supplementary health care offered by Generali.

Medical Benefits (Metasalute): Healthcare coverage provided under the NCBA. The employee can choose to be canceled from this basic coverage and be enrolled in the supplementary healthcare coverage offered by Generali.

Supplementary Health Care (Blue Collars, White Collars and Managers): Supplementary medical insurance with Generali - coverage as per the information booklet (available upon request), may include an employee contribution

Medical Benefits (Not Executives): Additional Medical coverage provided by Assicurazioni Generali - coverage as outlined in the information booklet (available upon request), it may requires an Employee contribution through salary sacrifice

Meal Service or Meal Vouchers: Electronic tickets (Edenred) with a minimum value of €8 up to €12.50 for each working day, depending on the work location. Not convertible into cash, or access to the company cafeteria where available, with an employee contribution of €0.90 per meal.

Canteen or Meal Vouchers: Electronic meal vouchers (Edenred) with a minimum value of €8 up to €12.50 for each day worked, depending on the place of work. Not convertible into cash, or access to the company cafeteria where available, with an employee contribution of €0.90 per meal

Welfare: € 250 of annual credit as per CBA available on a dedicated portal for education, sports, travel, or pension reimbursements.

Flex Benefit: € 250 of annual credit as per NCBA available on a dedicated portal for education, sports, travel, or pension reimbursements.

Accident Insurance: White Collars, Blue Collars and Managers
The insurance provides for a capital equal to 6 times the gross annual salary (GAS) in case of death and 7 times the gross annual salary (GAS) in case of permanent disability

Accident Insurance: White Collars, Blue Collars and Managers

Insurance policy provides for 6 times Gross Annual Salary in case of death and 7 times Gross Annual Salary in case of permanent disability coverage

Permanent disability due to illness: White Collars, Blue Collars and Managers
The insurance provides for a capital equal to 1 time the GAS, up to €200,000

Permanent disability due to illness: White Collars, Blue Collars and Managers
Insurance policy provides for 1 time Gross Annual Salary, up to €200,000 coverage

Life Insurance: The insurance provides for a capital equal to 2 times the gross annual salary (GAS)

Life Insurance: Insurance policy provides for 2 times Gross Annual Salary coverage

EAP - Employee Support: Global 24/7 psychological, legal, and financial support

Employee Assistance Program: Global 24/7 psychological, legal, and financial support.

Visa & relocation

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

The role

Job Description SummaryThe Sustainability AI Leader drives the end-to-end digitalization of all sustainability processes at Electrification, deploying artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, and digital solutions to transform sustainability reporting, planning, and decision-making across the organization.

This role is responsible for coordinating with GEV HQ and Electrification DT teams to deploy the ELEC Sustainability Long-Term Strategy (LTS) for digitalization and AI. The leader will define the technology roadmap, align priorities across business lines, and ensure seamless integration of digital capabilities into sustainability workflows.

A core deliverable of this role is achieving a 30% productivity improvement and net positive impact on cost structure by removing all administrative and non-value-added tasks from sustainability reporting through automation, AI-powered tools, and intelligent process design. The role requires a unique combination of sustainability expertise, digital leadership, and AI/data science acumen.Job DescriptionKey Responsibilities:

What you'll do

  • Lead the end-to-end digitalization of sustainability processes across Electrification, defining and executing the digital transformation roadmap for sustainability reporting, planning, and performance management.
  • Deploy and operationalize the ELEC Sustainability Long-Term Strategy (LTS) for digitalization and AI, translating strategic objectives into actionable technology initiatives with clear milestones and KPIs.
  • Coordinate with GEV HQ and Electrification DT teams to ensure alignment on digital strategy, shared platforms, data standards, and AI governance across the organization.
  • Develop and deliver AI-powered systems, applications, and digital tools that create measurable value for internal and external customers, including predictive analytics, automated reporting, and decision-support platforms.
  • Drive the 30% productivity improvement target by identifying, designing, and implementing automation solutions that eliminate administrative and non-value-added tasks from sustainability reporting and compliance workflows.
  • Design and implement scalable data architectures, pipelines, and AI/ML models that underpin sustainability analytics, forecasting, and scenario planning capabilities.
  • Build and lead cross-functional partnerships with Finance, Digital, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to ensure digital sustainability solutions are integrated into enterprise systems and business processes.
  • Establish governance frameworks, quality standards, and best practices for AI and digital sustainability tools, ensuring scalability, auditability, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

How you'll work

Smartworking: Smartworking up to 10 days/month for eligible roles.

Flexible working: Flexible working up to 10 working days per month for eligible roles.

On-call duty: Only for Troia (FG) and Agrigento sites, Onshore Wind Service Business Work Location - € 124 gross daily on-call allowance per on-call day.

On-call duty: Only for Troia (FG) and Agrigento sites, Onshore Wind Service Business Work Location - € 124 gross daily on-call allowance per on-call day.

Business Travel: Only for Troia (FG) and Agrigento sites, Onshore Wind Service Business - allowance of 20% of the daily salary for each day spent away from the usual place of work involving an overnight stay outside the province of residence.

Business trip allowance: Only for Troia (FG) and Agrigento sites, Onshore Wind Service business Work Location -Allowance equal to 20% of daily remuneration for each day spent away from the usual place of work, which involves an overnight stay outside the province of residence.

Pay transparency note for candidates in Italy

Position: Sustainability AI Leader

Management Level: SPB

Position was posted on: 11th of August 2026

Hiring process

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About GE Vernova

Industry
Energy
Founded
2024
Employees
50,000–100,000
Headquarters
Cambridge, USA
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