Job Description Summary

Are you driven by the challenge of shaping the future of power transmission and accelerating the global energy transition?

At GE Grid Solutions, we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies and helping build a greener, more reliable, and more resilient energy system. We are looking for a Senior R&D Manager – Research & Innovation to lead advanced research and blue-sky innovation in grid and energy transmission technologies.

This is a high-impact opportunity to work at the intersection of deep technical research, long-term strategy, and entrepreneurial thinking — exploring breakthrough technologies beyond today’s roadmaps and helping define how electricity will be transmitted, controlled, and protected in the decades to come.

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior R&D Manager to lead advanced research and blue-sky innovation in the field of energy transmission and electrical engineering. This is a high-impact role within a large multinational organization, where you will explore breakthrough technologies and help shaping the future of power transmission in the context of the global energy transition.

You will operate at the intersection of deep technical research, long-term strategy, and entrepreneurial innovation, working with world-class experts in a highly motivated and diverse team across regions and disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead advanced and exploratory R&D programs focused on future energy transmission technologies.
• Drive blue-sky thinking beyond incremental product development, identifying disruptive concepts and emerging trends.
• Explore innovations in areas such as HVDC/HVAC transmission, power systems, power electronics, grid digitalization, advanced materials, insulation systems, and grid resilience.
• Translate early-stage research into strategic technology options, platforms, and intellectual property.
• Develop long-term technology and research roadmaps aligned with energy transition, sustainability, and grid modernization needs.
• Lead and inspire globally distributed, multicultural R&D teams.
• Foster an entrepreneurial research culture that encourages experimentation, learning, and calculated risk-taking.
• Build strong external collaborations with universities, research institutes, utilities, startups, and industry consortia.
• Represent the company in international research programs, innovation ecosystems, and standardization bodies.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (PhD or Master’s) in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Energy Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience in R&D or advanced research within energy transmission, power systems, or related industries.
• Strong technical credibility in areas such as high-voltage systems, power electronics, grid technologies, or electrical infrastructure.
• Proven experience leading exploratory or breakthrough research initiatives.
• Ability to operate effectively in complex, global, matrix organizations.
• A curious, forward-looking mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity and long-term horizons.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder-influencing skills across cultures.

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