KPO Lean Leader – Power Business Operations CoE

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +4 more locations.

📋 Description

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

• Lead or assist in the creation, prioritization, review, execution, follow-up, and maintenance of functional Lean Roadmaps.

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

• Guide action owners through the implementation process, obstacle removal, sustainability, and closure.

• Link strategic priorities, breakthrough objectives, KPIs, Lean Roadmaps, and improvement actions via Hoshin deployment.

• Enhance operational rhythms through KPI evaluations, visual management, action tracking, structured problem solving, and disciplined execution.

• Evaluate Lean maturity and pinpoint practical improvement opportunities.

• Develop Lean capabilities through coaching, targeted education, and hands-on application.

• Assist broader KPO initiatives, programs, and standardization efforts throughout Power.

• Coordinate with Business Operations KPO, functional teams, Power stakeholders, and GE Vernova partners regarding standards, tools, templates, and best practices.

• Foster an inclusive culture of continuous improvement that aligns with the GE Vernova Way, 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 field.

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

• Experience in collaborating across functions and influencing stakeholders without direct authority.

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

• Proficiency in English.

• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

• Proven ability to lead hands-on improvement work and facilitate teams from problem definition through implementation and sustainability.

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

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

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

• Strong coaching abilities and a talent for building practical Lean capabilities in leaders and teams.

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

• Skill in aligning diverse teams around common outcomes.

• Data-driven approach to Lean problem-solving with a focus on results.

• Ability to navigate uncertainty, establish structure, encourage adoption, and sustain new working methods.

• Proven skill in managing multiple priorities, maintaining execution discipline, and delivering effectively in a dynamic environment.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus.

• Medical coverage.

• Dental coverage.

• Vision coverage.

• Prescription drug coverage.

• Access to a Health Coach.

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

• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan.

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

• Company retirement contributions.

• Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.

• Tuition assistance.

• Adoption assistance.

• Paid parental leave.

• Disability benefits.

• Life insurance.

• 12 paid holidays.

• Permissive time off.

• On-the-job learning and development.

• Professional development opportunities.

• Relocation assistance not provided.