Operations Leader

GE Vernova

Operations Leader responsible for performance in North America operations, maintenance, and upgrades at GE Vernova. Driving efficiency and operational excellence in alignment with business goals.

Posted 5/2/2026full-timeSchenectady • California, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $119,600 - $199,400 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead day-to-day and strategic operations for the North America operations, maintenance and upgrades organization, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer commitments
Drive operating cadence including business reviews, KPI tracking, forecasting, and performance management
Develop and maintain dashboards, metrics, and reporting to provide clear visibility into operational performance, risks, and opportunities
Partner with regional and functional leaders to improve execution, productivity, resource utilization, and customer satisfaction
Identify and lead process improvement initiatives to simplify workflows, reduce cycle times, and improve delivery consistency
Support demand planning, capacity planning, workforce planning, and prioritization across the organization
Monitor and improve key operational metrics such as backlog, revenue conversion, on-time execution, margin, utilization, and responsiveness
Lead cross-functional problem-solving for operational bottlenecks, escalation management, and performance gaps
Partner with finance on forecasting, budget alignment, cost control, and operational productivity initiatives
Establish standard work, governance mechanisms, and operating procedures to improve discipline and scalability
Drive operational readiness for new programs, customer commitments, and business transformation initiatives
Champion a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and collaboration across the organization
Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and applicable regulatory or safety requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Engineering, business, or related technical discipline (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in Field Services & Maintenance)
10 years of service, operations or technical leadership experience
Master's degree preferred
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects
Demonstrated commitment to lean and continuous improvement
Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs
Established project management skills
High level of autonomy and good judgment

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
retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a 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

KPI trackingforecastingperformance managementprocess improvementdemand planningcapacity planningworkforce planningoperational metricsproject managementlean

Soft Skills

communication skillsinterpersonal skillsleadership skillsproblem-solvingcollaborationaccountabilityautonomyjudgmentplanningexecution

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster's degree