KPO Lean Leader – Power Business Operations CoE

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GE Vernova Lean Leader improving Power business operations through Lean roadmaps, kaizen, and Hoshin deployment. Building capability and measurable results across functions.

Responsibilities:

  • Partner with function leaders to translate business priorities, Hoshin objectives, maturity gaps, and process needs into Lean Roadmaps and improvement plans
  • Lead or support development, prioritization, review, execution, follow-up, and sustainment of functional Lean Roadmaps
  • Plan and facilitate kaizen events, value stream mapping, process mapping, structured problem solving, standard work, PDCA, and other Lean activities
  • Coach action owners through implementation, barrier removal, sustainment, and closure
  • Connect strategic priorities, breakthrough objectives, KPIs, Lean Roadmaps, and improvement actions through Hoshin deployment
  • Strengthen operating rhythms through KPI reviews, visual management, action tracking, structured problem solving, and execution discipline
  • Assess Lean maturity and identify practical improvement opportunities
  • Build Lean capability through coaching, targeted learning, and practical application
  • Support broader KPO initiatives, programs, and standardization efforts across Power
  • Coordinate with Business Operations KPO, functional teams, Power stakeholders, and GE Vernova partners on standards, tools, templates, and best practices
  • Promote an inclusive culture of continuous improvement aligned with the GE Vernova Way, EHS, quality, customer outcomes, collaboration, and sustainable results

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in Lean, operational excellence, product management, strategy, business operations, or a related environment
  • Practical experience applying Lean fundamentals and facilitating improvement activities, including kaizen, structured problem solving, process mapping, standard work, and PDCA
  • Experience partnering across functions and influencing stakeholders without direct authority
  • Ability to translate business priorities into structured plans, measurable outcomes, and sustained execution
  • English fluency
  • Availability to travel up to 25%
  • Demonstrated ability to lead hands-on improvement work and facilitate teams from problem definition through implementation and sustainment
  • Experience supporting transactional, enabling, operational, or cross-functional processes in a complex business environment
  • Ability to connect strategic priorities to Lean Roadmaps, improvement activity, KPIs, and operating rhythms
  • Ability to support or lead broader programs, standards, and improvement initiatives beyond an assigned functional scope
  • Strong coaching skills and ability to build practical Lean capability in leaders and teams
  • Strong stakeholder-management, interpersonal, and cross-cultural communication skills
  • Ability to align diverse teams around shared outcomes
  • Data-driven Lean problem-solving and results orientation
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity, create structure, promote adoption, and sustain new ways of working
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain execution discipline, and deliver effectively in a dynamic environment
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States

Benefits:

  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • Medical coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • Prescription drug coverage
  • Health Coach access
  • Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
  • GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
  • Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions
  • Company retirement contributions
  • Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
  • Tuition assistance
  • Adoption assistance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Disability benefits
  • Life insurance
  • 12 paid holidays
  • Permissive time off
  • On-the-job learning and development
  • Professional development
  • Relocation assistance not provided