Nuclear Business Operations Leader - Installed Base

Job Description Summary

The Nuclear Business Operations Leader for GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH) is responsible for driving operational performance and strategic initiatives across the business/function, achieving the business performance expectations across safety, quality, execution delivery and financial key metrics. This role will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing operations processes and systems to ensure a high level of efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction. Establishes, runs, and refines the operational rhythms to ensure rigor, accountability and continuous improvement.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

Strategic Operations Management

• Partner with leadership to build a strong operating rhythm, and clear outcomes for the business/function.
• Drive consistent and standard work processes and operating rhythm for the business/function.
• Act as the strategy partner to the business leader to ensure a) the strategic initiatives and lean roadmap are aligned with the long-term strategy for the business and b) ensure all staff have aligned/complimentary strategies to drive the business in accordance with the long-term strategy roadmap.
• Increase customer satisfaction and loyalty through high levels of operational excellence.
• Own the agenda and preparation of all operating rhythms within the business/function related to key initiatives, monthly operating reviews (MORs), leadership team meetings, all employee sessions, monthly newsletter etc.
• Revisit all processes with the lens of Lean, to increase efficiency and scalability, with impact on Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost.
• On selected initiatives, lead deployment of the full Lean toolbox. VSM, PSR, Projects, Standard Work, Kaizen events driving process efficiency and effectiveness.
• Cross-functional Leadership
• Collaborate across teams/functions to support simplification and align operations with business priorities and lead or support key cross-functional initiatives and ensure accountability through execution.
• Data & Performance Analysis
• Build and maintain dashboards, reports and KPIs to monitor operational performance.
• Provide key output data, metrics and presentations for reporting, operations reviews, and business communications
• Use data to drive decision-making and inform strategy, and identify trends and issues through data analysis and recommend improvements
• Develop and lead operationalization of appropriate metrics along with KPIs/TTIs for SQDCT priorities of the product management organization. Own all operating rhythms and mechanisms within Product Management. Develop detailed knowledge of "single source of truth" installed base information, including upstream and downstream system dependencies
• Project & Program Management
• Lead or participate in critical business projects and operational initiatives, from planning to execution.
• Ensure timelines, budgets and quality standards are met or exceeded.
• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university (Engineering or STEM Preferred)
• OR 10 years of commercial nuclear or military experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in commercial nuclear operations with proven track record of results using Lean or INPO methodologies.

Eligibility Requirements

• Ability and willingness to travel up to 25+% domestically and internationally to GE Vernova and customer locations (more if working remote).
• The preferred work locations is the Wilmington, NC Headquarters, but highly qualified remote candidates will be considered
• 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.

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis tools
• Additional cross-functional leadership experience in the areas of Finance, Project Management, Engineering and/or Quality is preferred
• Demonstrable influencing and problem-solving abilities; high Say-Do ratio
• Proven track record of operational leadership and process improvement
• Proven change driver with focus on executing efficiently in a complex, diverse, and dynamic cross-functional global team
• Effective interpersonal and leadership skills

The base pay range for this position is $157,000 to $230,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for bonuses, such as a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. This position is expected to close on Monday August 4th

The company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% of salary in certain areas.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 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 planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor 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 Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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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: Yes

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

Application Deadline: August 16, 2025

Client-provided location(s): Flexible / Remote, Wilmington, NC

Job ID: GE_Vernova-908470909

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-07-23T11:32:43