Job Description Summary
Job Description
Position Summary
The Senior Manager, Executive Compensation serves as a strategic partner to the Head of Executive Compensation and is responsible for the design, analysis, administration, governance, and communication of executive compensation programs across the organization. This highly visible role works closely with senior leadership, Human Resources, Finance, Legal, Tax, and external advisors to ensure executive compensation programs are competitive, performance-driven, aligned with shareholder interests, and compliant with applicable regulations and governance standards.
Reporting directly to the Head of Executive Compensation, this role plays a critical part in supporting executive compensation strategy, Compensation Committee activities, proxy disclosure preparation, and executive compensation-related projects and initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner directly with the Head of Executive Compensation to develop, implement, and administer executive compensation programs, including base salary, annual incentives, long-term incentives, equity compensation, deferred compensation, and executive benefits.
- Serve as a trusted advisor on executive compensation matters, providing analytical insights and recommendations to support compensation decisions for senior executives and key leadership talent.
- Lead market benchmarking and competitive analyses using peer group and survey data to evaluate executive pay positioning and compensation program effectiveness.
- Prepare executive compensation analyses and recommendations for annual compensation reviews, executive appointments, promotions, retention awards, and other compensation actions.
- Support the planning and execution of Compensation Committee meetings, including development of board-quality materials, compensation analyses, presentations, and meeting follow-up activities.
- Partner with Legal, Finance, Corporate Secretary, and external advisors on executive compensation governance, regulatory compliance, and shareholder considerations.
- Support the preparation and review of executive compensation disclosures, including Compensation Discussion & Analysis (CD&A), proxy statement tables, and other SEC reporting requirements.
- Monitor external market trends, evolving governance practices, investor expectations, and regulatory developments affecting executive compensation.
- Develop sophisticated financial models, compensation analyses, and executive-level presentations to support strategic decision-making.
- Leverage AI, automation, and advanced analytics tools to improve productivity, streamline processes, enhance reporting capabilities, and generate actionable compensation insights while maintaining appropriate governance and human oversight.
- Handle highly sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
- 8+ years of progressive compensation experience, including significant executive compensation experience within a large public company or executive compensation consulting environment.
- Deep knowledge of executive compensation principles, incentive plan design, equity compensation, corporate governance, and executive compensation regulations.
- Experience supporting Compensation Committees and preparing board-level materials and analyses.
- Strong understanding of SEC executive compensation disclosure requirements and proxy statement preparation.
- Advanced analytical, financial modeling, and Excel skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information to senior executives and board members.
- Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, highly visible environment.
- Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation preferred.
Success Profile- Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to build trusted relationships with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Strong project management skills and attention to detail.
- Commitment to confidentiality, integrity, and sound judgment.
Additional InformationGE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
#LI-Remote - This is a remote position
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $156,100.00 and $260,300.00. 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 August 28, 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.
