Lead Maintenance Planning Manager
Today• Schenectady, NY
Job Description Summary
The Lead Maintenance Planning Manager will support the Schenectady Cores and Castings Maintenance Team by owning and driving the site's maintenance planning and reliability strategy to maximize machine and facility operational availability. This role will establish a holistic approach to spare parts management, inventory strategy, and maintenance execution through the implementation and sustainment of Leading2Lean (L2L) and Maximo
The position will also lead maintenance readiness for new capital equipment installations, ensuring successful startup and ramp by integrating maintenance planning, spare parts, and technician readiness. This role serves as a key link between Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations to drive disciplined execution and continuous improvement.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Own and drive the site-wide maintenance planning system, including preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to improve equipment reliability, uptime, and overall operational performance.
- Partner with Process Engineers to develop and maintain comprehensive spare parts strategies, including BOMs, critical spares, and inventory levels aligned to risk and uptime requirements. Maintain and update schematics, OEM parts lists, and critical facilities spares documentation.
- Develop, implement, and track planned maintenance schedules for site machinery and facility equipment, including leading planning and execution for annual maintenance shutdown events.
- Lead implementation and sustainment of L2L and Maximo, establishing standard work, ensuring data accuracy, and driving adoption across the maintenance organization.
- Own maintenance readiness for new capital equipment installations, partnering with the SCC Industrialization Leader to ensure spare parts, PM plans, documentation, and training are in place to support successful startup and vertical ramp.
- Set maintenance planning priorities and standards across a multi-shift operation, providing direction and alignment to the hourly maintenance team in partnership with the Maintenance Leader.
- Manage a Maintenance Technician / Materials Resource Planner to ensure accurate inventory levels, effective parts ordering, and strong system discipline within Maximo and L2L.
- Drive continuous improvement through Lean and TPM initiatives focused on maintenance execution, parts availability, and equipment reliability.
- Lead periodic physical audits of maintenance inventory and ensure alignment between system data and actual stock levels.
- Serve as a key interface with union leadership to coordinate maintenance activities and support execution of planned work and capital tie-ins.
- Act as a back-up to the Maintenance Leader as needed.
- Although primarily a first shift assignment, this role requires flexibility to support and communicate across a three-shift operation.
- Use technical expertise and analytical thinking to identify issues, remove barriers, and drive solutions across maintenance, engineering, and supplier interfaces.
What you'll bring (Basic Qualifications)
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, or a high school diploma/GED with at least 5 years of experience in a maintenance/manufacturing leadership position.
- Strong experience with Maintenance Management Systems (e.g., Maximo, L2L, SAP), with the ability to drive system adoption and data integrity.
- Demonstrated experience in maintenance planning, reliability, and/or TPM methodologies.
- Proven project management experience, particularly supporting equipment installation and startup in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of engineering concepts, maintenance repair methods, and automated manufacturing equipment.
- Ability to interpret blueprints, specifications, drawings, and schematics.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to work with technical systems such as AutoCAD.
- Strong cross-functional leadership skills, with the ability to influence, align, and drive execution across teams.
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Eligibility Requirements:
- Strong cross-functional leadership skills, with the ability to influence, align, and drive execution across teams.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
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
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $81,700.00 and $136,700.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on March 31, 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 resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
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.
Client-provided location(s): Schenectady, NY
Job ID: GE_power-259607191
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-04-01T18:32:47
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
- 401(K) With Company Matching
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Leadership Training Program
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Unconscious Bias Training
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