Automation Readiness & Enablement Leader

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with plant teams to strategize, evaluate, and expedite site readiness for automation initiatives.

• Conduct thorough readiness evaluations that encompass lean maturity, digital systems, infrastructure, and workforce capabilities.

• Provide on-site coaching and knowledge transfer to cultivate local ownership and expertise.

• Assist in the standardization of processes and practices to facilitate automation enablement.

• Work together with and mentor plant leadership, IT/OT teams, and facilities to synchronize upgrades and bridge digital or physical infrastructure gaps.

• Monitor site advancements, risks, and results, providing regular updates to the Director of Automation Enablement.

• Create and disseminate best practices, tools, and templates to support readiness and enablement activities.

• Aid in workforce training and engagement initiatives to foster a culture of automation and continuous improvement.

• Promote collaboration among cross-functional teams.

• Lead transformation efforts across GE Vernova’s global locations and oversee automation launches through active plant involvement.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related field.

• Significant experience in industrial transformation, lean operations, automation implementation, or plant engineering.

• Proficiency in conducting operational assessments and executing process improvements.

• Strong skills in collaboration and stakeholder engagement across a variety of plant teams and technical disciplines.

• Demonstrated expertise in influencing process standardization, training, and infrastructure enhancements.

• Exceptional communication, coaching, and problem-solving abilities.

• Willingness to travel to various sites as necessary.

• For positions based in the U.S.: legal authorization to work in the United States is required.

• GE Vernova will not sponsor employment visas, either currently or in the future, for this position.

• Applications must be submitted through www.careers.gevernova.com.

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related field (preferred).

• Experience in deploying automation or digital solutions within manufacturing or energy sectors (preferred).

• Formal lean/six sigma certification or advanced training (preferred).

• Experience acting as a change agent in industrial environments (preferred).

• Ability to convert strategy into tactical execution in complex plant settings (preferred).

• Enthusiasm for developing workforce capabilities and nurturing high-performing teams (preferred).

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus.

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

• Access to a Health Coach from GE Vernova, including a 24/7 nurse-based resource.

• Employee Assistance Program offering 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.

• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan.

• Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.

• Contributions to company retirement plans.

• Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.

• Tuition assistance.

• Adoption assistance.

• Paid parental leave.

• Disability benefits.

• Life insurance coverage.

• 12 paid holidays.

• Permissive time off.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Relocation assistance is not provided.