Engineering Transformation Leader – Operational Excellence

GE Vernova

Transformation Leader driving operational excellence across the global Controls Engineering organization at GE Vernova. Championing continuous improvement and Lean principles for impactful energy solutions.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timeGreenville • New York, South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $113,200 - $188,800 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and communicate a clear vision for development and execution modernization aligned with HDNU business goals.
Develop and execute a multi-year transformation roadmap for migrating legacy systems to modern platforms.
Lead cross-functional teams (engineering, IT, operations, cybersecurity) through the transformation lifecycle, ensuring alignment between technical execution and business outcomes.
Establish and maintain operational infrastructure, cadence, and actionable KPIs/metrics (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost) to drive performance and accountability.
Act as a change agent to drive cultural and operational shifts required for digital and lean transformation.
Oversee the selection, integration, and deployment of next-generation DCS platforms that are scalable, secure, and compliant.
Upskill teams on new technologies, lean methodologies, and problem-solving tools.
Analyze performance data to determine action plans and process improvement needs.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university or college.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in any combination of managing programs/projects, power plant design engineering or driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
tuition assistance
adoption assistance
paid parental leave
disability benefits
life insurance
12 paid holidays
permissive time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

program managementproject managementpower plant design engineeringcontinuous improvementdata analysisperformance metricslean methodologiesproblem-solving toolssystem migrationDCS platforms

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcross-functional team collaborationchange managementvision settingcultural transformationoperational accountabilitystrategic alignmentperformance drivingstakeholder engagement