KPO Lean Leader – Power Business Operations CoE
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KPO Lean Leader driving Lean roadmaps, kaizen, and capability building across GE Vernova’s Power business operations. Translating strategy into measurable, sustained improvement.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with assigned function leaders to translate business priorities, Hoshin objectives, maturity gaps, and process needs into actionable Lean Roadmaps and improvement plans
- Lead or support the development, maintenance, prioritization, review, and execution of functional Lean Roadmaps
- Follow up on and sustain improvement results
- Plan and facilitate kaizen events, value stream mapping, process mapping, structured problem solving, standard work, PDCA, and other Lean improvement 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
- Strengthen adoption of the Lean Operating Method
- Build Lean capability through coaching, targeted learning, and practical application with leaders and teams
- Support broader KPO initiatives, programs, and standardization efforts across Power
- Coordinate with Business Operations KPO, functional teams, Power stakeholders, and GE Vernova partners to deploy common standards, tools, templates, and best practices
- Promote an inclusive culture of continuous improvement aligned with the GE Vernova Way, emphasizing 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 and Lean problem-solving skills
- 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
- Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable
Benefits:
- Varied, competitive benefits depending on employment status and national requirements
- On-the-job learning and development opportunities
- Professional development opportunities
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
- 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 and 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
- Discretionary annual bonus eligibility
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