KPO Lean Leader – Power Business Operations CoE

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

📋 Description

• Collaborate with designated function leaders to convert business priorities, Hoshin objectives, maturity gaps, and process requirements into actionable Lean Roadmaps and improvement strategies.

• Oversee or assist in the creation, maintenance, prioritization, assessment, and execution of functional Lean Roadmaps.

• Monitor and ensure the sustainability of improvement outcomes.

• Organize and facilitate kaizen events, value stream mapping, process mapping, structured problem-solving, standard work, PDCA, and other Lean enhancement activities.

• Mentor action owners throughout the implementation process, addressing barriers, ensuring sustainability, and achieving closure.

• Link strategic priorities, breakthrough goals, KPIs, Lean Roadmaps, and improvement actions through Hoshin deployment.

• Enhance operating rhythms via KPI evaluations, visual management, action tracking, structured problem-solving, and execution discipline.

• Evaluate Lean maturity and pinpoint practical improvement opportunities.

• Promote the adoption of the Lean Operating Method.

• Develop Lean capabilities through coaching, targeted learning, and practical application with leaders and teams.

• Aid broader KPO initiatives, programs, and standardization efforts across Power.

• Collaborate with Business Operations KPO, functional teams, Power stakeholders, and GE Vernova partners to implement common standards, tools, templates, and best practices.

• Foster an inclusive culture of continuous improvement aligned with the GE Vernova Way, focusing on EHS, quality, customer outcomes, collaboration, and sustainable results.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college, or equivalent experience.

• Over 5 years of progressive experience in Lean, operational excellence, product management, strategy, business operations, or a similar environment.

• Hands-on experience applying Lean principles and facilitating improvement initiatives, including kaizen, structured problem-solving, process mapping, standard work, and PDCA.

• Proven experience in cross-functional collaboration and influencing stakeholders without direct authority.

• Capability to translate business priorities into structured plans, measurable results, and sustained execution.

• Proficiency in English.

• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

• Demonstrated ability to lead practical improvement efforts and guide teams from problem identification through implementation and sustainment.

• Experience supporting transactional, enabling, operational, or cross-functional processes in a complex business setting.

• Ability to connect strategic priorities to Lean Roadmaps, improvement activities, KPIs, and operational rhythms.

• Ability to support or lead broader programs, standards, and improvement initiatives beyond an assigned functional scope.

• Strong coaching abilities and capacity to cultivate practical Lean skills in leaders and teams.

• Excellent stakeholder management, interpersonal, and cross-cultural communication skills.

• Ability to unite diverse teams around shared objectives.

• Data-driven mindset and adept Lean problem-solving skills.

• Capability to navigate ambiguity, establish structure, encourage adoption, and maintain new working methods.

• Proven track record of managing multiple priorities, adhering to execution discipline, and delivering effectively in a dynamic environment.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Successful completion of a drug screening, as required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Diverse and competitive benefits based on employment status and national regulations.

• Opportunities for on-the-job learning and development.

• Professional growth opportunities.

• 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.

• Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants available.

• Tuition assistance program.

• Adoption assistance provided.

• Paid parental leave.

• Disability benefits.

• Life insurance coverage.

• 12 paid holidays.

• Flexible time off policies.

• Eligibility for discretionary annual bonuses.