Executive Recruiter

# Job Description

GE Vernova (NYSE: GEV) is a purpose-built global energy company on a mission to tackle one of the greatest challenges of our time: electrifying the world while decarbonizing it. Rooted in the ingenuity and legacy of GE and inspired by a bold vision for a greener future—“Ver/verde” for our planet and “Nova” for innovation—we are driving the transition to a lower-carbon energy ecosystem.

And together, we have The Energy to Change the World.

Learn more at www.gevernova.com

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As an Executive Recruiter at GE Vernova, you will recruit the leaders driving the energy transition. You’ll manage high-stakes searches across the Americas, advising senior executives and shaping the talent strategy for an organization solving the world’s toughest energy challenges.

This is a role for a builder, a strategist, and a connector - someone energized by complexity, inspired by innovation, and passionate about elevating the future of energy leadership.

Responsibilities

- Own and drive executive-level searches across multiple GE Vernova businesses, with a strong emphasis on technology, engineering, program management, manufacturing, operations, and supply chain.

- Design bold, data-backed search strategies that attract world-class, diverse, and highly passive talent.

- Partner closely with senior stakeholders, serving as a trusted advisor on talent insights, market dynamics, assessment rigor, and hiring decisions.

- Deliver an exceptional, high-touch candidate experience from first outreach to onboarding—reflecting the quality and purpose of the GE Vernova brand.

- Champion leadership excellence through calibrated assessments, talent mapping, and succession planning support.

- Build future pipelines by staying deeply embedded in manufacturing and industrial talent communities; leverage networks, referrals, conferences, research, and strategic intelligence.

- Act as an ambassador for GE Vernova’s mission, telling a compelling story that influences experienced leaders to consider transformative opportunities.

- Use market data to guide decision-making, shape hiring strategy, and influence organizational talent planning.

- Coach and elevate the recruiting community, sharing expertise, insights, and best practices.

- Drive operational excellence and compliance, holding yourself and the team to the highest standards.

- Model integrity, curiosity, inclusivity, and collaboration, while fostering a culture that balances performance with authenticity and fun.

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Candidate Profile

You are an accomplished executive recruiter with a passion for hiring transformational leaders—especially within best in class organizations. You blend strategic thinking with exceptional execution, and you thrive in fast-paced, high-impact, globally connected businesses.

Basic Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree required.

- 10+ years of progressive talent acquisition experience, with deep exposure to complex, global organizations. - 4+ years of executive search experience supporting Fortune 500 companies, including officer-level stakeholders and multiple functional disciplines.

- Proven success recruiting executive leaders in manufacturing, industrial operations, engineering, infrastructure projects, or other heavy-industry environments.

- Demonstrated success managing external executive searches—either in-house or within a global retained executive search firm.

- Outstanding storytelling, communication, and presentation skills; able to influence leaders across all levels.

- Fluent with technology, talent analytics, AI, and modern recruiting tools.

Core Competencies (What Great Looks Like)

Experience & Technical Skills

- Mastery of research, longlisting, outreach, stakeholder calibration, structured assessment, and offer/close for executive roles.

- Data/tech fluency: talent CRMs/ATS (Workday & Thrive), recruitment analytics, market mapping tools; comfortable applying AI and automation to improve quality and speed.

- Exceptional communication and storytelling—able to synthesize complex role contexts into compelling, inclusive narratives for senior audiences.

- Strong program management: juggle multiple high-stakes searches, set pace, and hold teams to decision discipline.

Functional/Leadership

- Strategic Talent Advisor: Uses market and organizational insight to shape demand, not just fulfill it.

- Assessment Rigor: Anchors choices in evidence (structured criteria, benchmark data, references).

- Influence & Courage: Challenges assumptions, frames trade-offs, and steers toward the best long-term hire.

- Candidate Experience: Ensures a respectful, transparent, and inclusive process that strengthens GE Vernova’s reputation.

Behavioral

- Integrity & Confidentiality: Trusted with sensitive information; operates with sound judgment.

- Inclusion Mindset: Designs equitable processes; actively broadens slates and mitigates bias.

- Learning Orientation: Experiments, shares lessons, and continuously improves.

- Results Focus: Sets clear milestones; delivers with velocity and quality.

- GE Vernova Way: Innovation, Lean, Accountable, One Team, Customers

Location

Flexible within the Eastern Time Zone (U.S.) with a strong preference for candidates near a GE Vernova location.

If contracted in the US: The salary range for this position is $122,000 - 165,000 USD. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus.

For candidates applying to a Canadian-based position, the pay range for this position is between $152,000 and $202,000 CAD. 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 for an existing vacancy.