Lean Leader

Job Description Summary

This GE Vernova Lean Leader will report to the GE Vernova Lean Transformation Director and work to drive continuous improvement in the GE Vernova Organization. This leader will work closely with the GE Vernova Corporate Functions teams, and other functions as needed, to help operationalize their strategic vision and build organizational capabilities through hands on initiatives.

This individual will serve as a facilitator, change agent and accountability partner to GE Vernova teams. They will also support the GE Vernova Lean Team in its initiative to operationalize the GE Vernova Operating Method, driving synergies across the enterprise to achieve business objectives.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead hands on initiatives (Kaizens, just-do-its, Projects) through implementation of Lean tools & philosophy to drive process improvement (value stream mapping, standard work, kaizen, Daily Management, Transactional Process Improvement, Problem Solving, etc)
• Deploy operational strategies around SQDC and sustainability.
• Develop, Identify, and deploy Lean tools designed to drive core revenue growth of the business (e.g. Kanban, Inventory Management at Gemba, Level Loading, TPM, SMED, etc).
• Assess current team organizational competency; assist in the development of the GE Vernova Roadmap for the Corporate Functions and other as needed.
• Manage overall governance and key operating processes (Hoshin Kanri initiatives, etc.) and ensure coordination at leadership team level and through the organization.
• Create an environment to foster employee engagement, diversity, professional development, and high levels of employee satisfaction.
• Lead transformation initiatives, supporting continuous improvement and optimization of end-to-end processes.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in implementing continuous improvement initiatives
• Demonstrated sustainable changes successfully in transactional environments.
• Impactful communicator with experience working and leading cross-culturally in large, matrixed organizations - understands how to navigate geographies, cultures, relationships, etc.
• Highly collaborative person, comfortable with conflict and debate normally associated with change.
• Proven mentoring and coaching abilities; demonstrated ability to motivate and inspire others and to lead with humility, transparency, and focus.
• Strong interpersonal, writing, and presentation skills; ability to conceptualize, structure, and present compelling stories to a wide range of audiences.
• Strong alignment with GE Vernova Way, including being a strong advocate for creating diverse and inclusive environments.
• 50% travel
• Open to relocation to Atlanta, GA or Cambridge, MA (Relocation assistance provided)

Desired Characteristics

• Experience in Transactional Processes (Operations/Logistics/IT/Finance, etc)
• Problem solver able to develop a clear action plan and execute to drive impact across a global organization
• Change agent with ability to influence at all levels of the organization
• Excellent business and financial acumen
• Strategic & system thinker
• Strong project management and process improvement skills
• Change agent with ability to influence at all levels of the organization
• LTT/XLP/CAS graduate preferred

Please note that we are targeting for the selected candidate to start in this role in early Feb 2025.

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: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $157,900.00 and $263,100.00. 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 January 14, 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): Cambridge, MA

Job ID: GE_Vernova-1745518492

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-01-15T18:32:13