Chief Operations Officer – Operational Excellence

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +7 more locations.

📋 Description

• Report directly to the VP of Corporate Operational Excellence at GE Vernova within the EDGE organization.

• Serve as a key thought partner to the OpsX VP and senior leadership team.

• Propel strategic initiatives and ensure operational excellence in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost across Power, Wind, and Electrification sectors.

• Identify critical workstreams, foresee risks, and ensure consistent execution and monitoring across global segments.

• Lead significant enterprise-wide initiatives, including Read Across programs, Lean/Quality AI integration, and Lean Business System development.

• Aid in the coordination, deployment, and operationalization of Hoshin Kanri strategy deployment.

• Develop and manage governance models for process adoption, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Provide strategic insights regarding supply chain and operations design.

• Analyze complex data, evaluate trade-offs, and present data-driven recommendations.

• Collaborate with Digital Technology teams to enhance operational KPIs and dashboards.

• Facilitate Kaizen teams and lead cross-functional workshops to address systemic challenges.

• Assist in the onboarding, recruitment, and retention of operations talent in conjunction with OpsX functions and Human Resources.

• Promote inclusion, professional growth, and high levels of employee engagement.

⛳️ Requirements

• Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, MBA, or equivalent senior-level experience in Operations leadership.

• Extensive progressive experience in industrial operations, manufacturing, or Lean management.

• Proven experience leading cross-functional, global enterprise initiatives.

• In-depth expertise in Lean methodologies.

• Proficiency in Quality frameworks (ZDF/BiQ).

• Knowledge in AI-native digital transformation.

• Exceptional influencing and communication abilities, adept at engaging C-Suite stakeholders.

• Demonstrated capacity to navigate complexity, facilitate intense discussions, and embody “One Vernova” leadership values.

• Candidates for U.S.-based roles must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Candidates hired in Spain must possess an EU Work Permit, NIE, Spanish Social Security Affiliation Number (NAF), and a bank account in Spain at the time of hiring; GE will not provide sponsorship for these requirements.

• Candidates hired in Italy must have an EU work permit and be fluent in English and/or Italian.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Competitive salary.

• Discretionary annual bonus.

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

• Access to a Health Coach from GE Vernova, 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 and retirement contributions.

• Access to Fidelity Executive Services.

• Tuition assistance.

• Adoption assistance.

• Paid parental leave.

• Disability benefits.

• Life insurance.

• 12 paid holidays.

• Permissive time off.

• Restoration Plan offering company credits on eligible pay exceeding IRS limits.