Business Transformation & Operations Leader

Job Description Summary

The Business Transformation & Operations Leader executes Lean initiatives across the Software and Controls Solutions (SCS) business. You will work with the SCS Business Operations Leader and the leadership team to establish and execute a Lean Roadmap, utilizing Hoshin Kanri strategic objectives, KPIs, and TTIs to deliver consistent SQDC results.

What You'll Do

• Lead a global team of lean and quality experts to create and execute the Lean Roadmap, ensuring SQDC priorities are met through kaizen events, MORs, and Daily Management.
• Shape and operationalize the continuous improvement vision for the SCS business line.
• Translate vision into actionable goals and strategies for cross-functional transformation.
• Assess current baselines and identify processes for improvement using Lean methodologies.
• Partner with leaders to optimize the monthly operating rhythm (MOR) to drive measurable improvements.
• Coach and mentor the deployment of the full Lean operating system, including VSMs, PSRs, Standard Work, and Daily Management.
• Lead Value Stream Mapping sessions to eliminate waste, simplify processes, and reduce lead times.
• Collaborate as "One Team" to align and prioritize critical business efforts.
• Deliver sustainable year-over-year results on key KPIs.
• Drive the maturity of the Lean Operation Method for SCS.
• Execute Sustainable Productivity Hoshin Kanri objectives.
• Plan and lead CEO, S&Q Kaizen Weeks, and Hoshin Week within SCS.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in science, engineering, IT, or equivalent with at least 10 years of experience in Lean, Quality, Continuous Improvement, or Business Management/Operations (or high school diploma/GED with 15+ years of experience).
• 10+ years of experience in Commercial Operations, Sales, Project Execution, Services, Manufacturing, or Business Management.
• 5+ years of team leadership experience.

Desired Characteristics

• Expert Lean practitioner experienced in facilitating kaizen events and coaching core tools (Daily Management, Problem Solving, VSM, Standard Work).
• Experience leading Lean deployment for multiple sites or a global organization.
• Strong influencing skills, high say-do ratio, and proven track record of delivering business KPIs.
• Ability to listen, learn, act, and scale.
• Proven change driver capable of executing in complex, diverse, and global cross-functional teams.
• Highly collaborative with effective communication skills and a "One Team" mindset.
• Strong project management and program leadership capabilities.

Additional Information

• Location: Remote
• Relocation Assistance: Yes
• Application Deadline: July 01, 2026
• Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $237,100.00 (plus geographic differential and discretionary bonus).
• Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with matching, tuition assistance, paid parental leave, and more.

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 protected characteristics. Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.