Global Automation Operations Leader
Posted 4ds ago
Employment Information
Job Description
CoE Ops & Performance Leader driving operational excellence in GE Vernova’s Robotics & Automation Center of Excellence. Responsible for budget management, KPI tracking, and data-driven decision-making with a focus on continuous improvement.
Responsibilities:
- Drive operational excellence and outcomes across GE Vernova’s Robotics & Automation Center of Excellence (CoE)
- Act as the “control tower” for GE Vernova’s global Robotics & Automation investment portfolio
- Responsible for global strategic budget management, KPI and bowler tracking, portfolio reporting, and orchestration of governance forums
- Ensure full visibility for senior leadership, surfacing risks early and enabling rapid, data-driven decision-making that accelerates value delivery
- Translate strategy into disciplined execution, connect cross-functional teams, and hold accountability for operational performance
- Design and institutionalize enterprise-wide governance processes and dashboards including KPIs and bowler charts
- Oversee budget management and resource allocation, ensuring investments align with strategic priorities and business outcomes
- Lead portfolio reporting, risk identification, and communication to senior executives
- Define, shape, and orchestrate CoE governance forums
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations, Data Analytics, or related field
- 10+ years’ experience in operational leadership, portfolio/program management, or performance management in a large matrixed organization
- Demonstrated success architecting operating rhythms, managing budgets, developing KPIs, and leading governance processes at the enterprise level
- Proven ability to analyze complex data, synthesize insights, and enable high-level strategic decisions
- Strong business acumen, with comprehensive understanding of resource planning, financial management, and automation portfolio performance
- Experience engaging and influencing senior executives, up to CEO/Chairman level
- Outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skills; able to drive change and deliver results across cross-functional teams
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required
Benefits:
- health care coverage (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy)
- retirement plan that includes Company Retirement Savings and a 401K with Company matching
- Life Insurance options
- Disability coverage
- paid time-off
- EAP
- comprehensive benefits package















