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Chief of Operations – Operational Excellence

Gevernova

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Today

Location
Schenectady, United States of America · Remote · Greenville · Budapest · Pensacola · Atlanta · Montreal · Wilmington NC USA
Workplace
Remote
Type
Full-time
Department
Operations
Seniority
C-Level
Education
Master
Visa
Not sponsored
Closing date
Today
Source
Workday

Description

Job Description Summary

The Chief of Operations reports directly to the GE Vernova Corporate Operational Excellence VP (OpsX VP) within the EDGE organization. This role acts as a primary thought partner to the OpsX VP and other senior leaders, serving as a visible enterprise leader responsible for driving strategic initiatives and operational excellence in SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost) across Power, Wind, and Electrification.

This individual orchestrates key cross-company initiatives, including the Zero Defect Framework, Lean and Quality AI agent deployment, and Lean Business System deployment. The role requires a dynamic leader who combines deep operational expertise, systems thinking, and a passion for GE Vernova’s transformation. Success is measured by the effective execution of enterprise-wide priorities, breakthrough initiatives, and the ability to drive consistency and accountability across all segments fully in line with GE Vernova Ways: Innovation, Customer, Lean, One Team, Accountable.



Le chef des opérations relève directement du vice-président, Excellence opérationnelle (vice-président OpsX) de GE Vernova, au sein de l’organisation EDGE. La personne titulaire de ce poste agit comme principal partenaire de réflexion stratégique auprès du vice-président OpsX et d’autres hauts dirigeants. À titre de leader visible à l’échelle de l’entreprise, elle est responsable de faire progresser les initiatives stratégiques et l’excellence opérationnelle en matière de SQDC (sécurité, qualité, livraison et coûts) dans les secteurs Power, Wind et Electrification.

Cette personne coordonne des initiatives clés à l’échelle de l’entreprise, notamment le Zero Defect Framework, le déploiement d’agents d’IA pour les fonctions Lean et Qualité, ainsi que le déploiement du Lean Business System. Ce poste exige une personne dynamique possédant une solide expertise opérationnelle, une pensée systémique et une passion pour la transformation de GE Vernova. La réussite dans ce rôle repose sur l’exécution efficace des priorités à l’échelle de l’entreprise et des initiatives de transformation, ainsi que sur la capacité à favoriser la cohérence et la responsabilisation dans l’ensemble des secteurs, en pleine conformité avec les principes GE Vernova Ways : Innovation, Customer, Lean, One Team, Accountable.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Enterprise Operational Leadership: Augment the OpsX VP’s vision and reach by identifying high priority workstreams, anticipating risks, and driving consistency in execution and tracking across all global segments.
  • Cross-Company Initiative Ownership: Independently lead high-impact, enterprise-wide initiatives such as Read Across programs, Lean/Quality AI integration, and the orchestration of the Lean Business System development.
  • Strategy Deployment & Coordination: Support the Hoshin Kanri corporate leader in the coordination, deployment, and operationalization of Hoshin Kanri (strategy deployment), ensuring global alignment with enterprise goals.
  • Governance & Process Design: Implement and manage structured governance models to ensure process adoption, accountability, and continuous improvement. Provide strategic input on supply chain and operations design to shape long-term value for customers and the enterprise.
  • Systems Thinking & Analytics: Process complex information to identify interdependencies, assess trade-offs, and make data-driven recommendations. Partner with Digital Technology (DT) teams to refine operational KPIs and dashboards.
  • Change Management: Facilitate Kaizen teams and lead cross-functional workshops to solve systemic issues, ensuring a "One Team" mindset throughout the change process.
  • Talent Development: In collaboration with all OpsX functions and Human Resources department facilitate onboard, attract, and retain world-class operations talent; foster a culture of inclusion, professional development, and high employee engagement.



Required Qualifications:

  • Education: Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, MBA, or equivalent senior-level experience in Operations leadership.
  • Experience: Extensive progressive experience in industrial operations, manufacturing, or Lean management. Proven track record leading cross-functional, global enterprise initiatives.
  • Skills: Deep expertise in Lean methodologies, Quality frameworks (ZDF/BiQ), and AI-native digital transformation. Exceptional influence and communication skills capable of navigating C-Suite stakeholders.
  • Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead through complexity, facilitate intense debate, and model "One Vernova" leadership values.




For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $204,000 and $306,000 USD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.



If contracted in Spain:

Non-national candidates are responsible to know the minimum documentation requirements to be able to be contracted in country: EU Work Permit, NIE- Social Security Affiliation Number in Spain (NAF) and Bank Account in Spain. They must be in possession of them at the time of start hiring. GE will not sponsor this requirement.



If contracted in Italy: EU work permit; Fluency in English and/or Italian




This posting was translated using artificial intelligence, which may impact the native dialect.

Cette publication a été traduite à l'aide de l'intelligence artificielle, ce qui peut avoir un impact sur le dialecte natif.



Principales responsabilités:

  • Leadership opérationnel à l’échelle de l’entreprise : Élargir la portée et soutenir la vision du vice-président, OpsX, en identifiant les axes de travail prioritaires, en anticipant les risques et en favorisant une exécution cohérente ainsi qu’un suivi rigoureux dans l’ensemble des segments mondiaux.
  • Responsabilité d’initiatives à l’échelle de l’entreprise : Diriger de façon autonome des initiatives à fort impact à l’échelle de l’entreprise, telles que les programmes « Read Across », l’intégration de l’IA aux processus Lean et Qualité, ainsi que l’orchestration du développement du système Lean de l’entreprise.
  • Déploiement et coordination de la stratégie : Soutenir le responsable d’entreprise Hoshin Kanri dans la coordination, le déploiement et l’opérationnalisation du Hoshin Kanri (déploiement de la stratégie), afin d’assurer un alignement mondial sur les objectifs de l’entreprise.
  • Gouvernance et conception des processus : Mettre en œuvre et gérer des modèles de gouvernance structurés afin d’assurer l’adoption des processus, la responsabilisation et l’amélioration continue. Fournir une contribution stratégique à la conception de la chaîne d’approvisionnement et des opérations afin de générer une valeur à long terme pour les clients et l’entreprise.
  • Pensée systémique et analytique : Analyser des informations complexes afin de cerner les interdépendances, d’évaluer les compromis et de formuler des recommandations fondées sur les données. Collaborer avec les équipes de technologie numérique (DT) afin d’affiner les indicateurs clés de performance (KPI) opérationnels et les tableaux de bord.
  • Gestion du changement : Faciliter des équipes Kaizen et diriger des ateliers interfonctionnels afin de résoudre des enjeux systémiques, tout en favorisant une approche « One Team » tout au long du processus de changement.
  • Développement des talents : En collaboration avec toutes les fonctions OpsX et le service des ressources humaines, faciliter l’intégration, l’attraction et la rétention de talents de calibre mondial dans le domaine des opérations; favoriser une culture d’inclusion, de développement professionnel et de fort engagement des employés.



Qualifications requises:

  • Formation : Maîtrise en gestion de la chaîne d’approvisionnement, MBA ou expérience équivalente à un niveau supérieur en leadership des opérations.
  • Expérience : Vaste expérience progressive dans les opérations industrielles, la fabrication ou la gestion Lean. Expérience démontrée dans la direction d’initiatives interfonctionnelles et mondiales à l’échelle de l’entreprise.
  • Compétences : Expertise approfondie des méthodologies Lean, des cadres de qualité (ZDF/BiQ) et de la transformation numérique axée sur l’IA. Excellentes aptitudes en matière d’influence et de communication, avec la capacité d’interagir efficacement avec des cadres de niveau C.
  • Leadership : Capacité démontrée à diriger dans des contextes complexes, à faciliter des débats approfondis et à incarner les valeurs de leadership « One Vernova ».




Pour les candidats postulant à un poste basé aux États-Unis, l’échelle salariale pour ce poste se situe entre 204 000 $ et 306 000 $ US. La rémunération précise offerte peut être influencée par divers facteurs, notamment l’expérience, la formation et les compétences du candidat.



Si la personne est embauchée en Espagne :

Il incombe aux candidats qui ne sont pas ressortissants du pays de connaître les exigences minimales en matière de documentation afin de pouvoir être embauchés dans le pays : permis de travail de l’UE, NIE, numéro d’affiliation à la sécurité sociale en Espagne (NAF) et compte bancaire en Espagne. Ils doivent être en possession de ces documents au moment du début de l’embauche. GE ne parrainera pas l’obtention de ces documents.



Si la personne est embauchée en Italie :

Permis de travail de l’UE; maîtrise de l’anglais et/ou de l’italien.

 

Additional Information

GE 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

Application Deadline:

 

 

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position only:

 

 

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

 

 

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on October 09, 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 Executive Services. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off, and the Restoration Plan, a nonqualified plan with company credits on eligible pay above IRS limits.

 

 

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.

 

 

Skills

Supply Chain ManagementChange Management

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