Operations Leader, Heavy-Duty New Unit Engineering

GE Vernova

Operations Leader serving as Chief of Staff for GE Vernova’s Heavy-Duty New Unit Engineering organization. Driving lean governance, resource planning, KPIs, and execution across energy electrification and decarbonization programs.

Posted 8/17/2026full-timeGreenville • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $152,400 - $254,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in engineering operations, resource planning, and cross-functional leadership within a global matrixed organization. Proficient in financial planning, KPI development, and utilizing business intelligence tools to drive productivity and operational excellence.

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Engineering Operations LeadershipGlobal Resource PlanningKPI DevelopmentFinancial PlanningLean Fundamentals

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Hard Skills

Engineering Lifecycle ProcessesGas Power Products KnowledgeProgram ManagementProject EngineeringData-Driven Decision Making

Soft Skills

Executive PresenceConsensus BuildingCoaching for PerformanceCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Power BITableau

Industry Keywords

Heavy Duty New Unit EngineeringOperational LeadershipTechnical ComplianceProduct SafetyHoshin Kanri

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Tableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the operating system for Heavy Duty New Unit Engineering, including priorities, operating strategy, reviews, action tracking, leadership follow-up, and management cadences
Lead global demand-capacity planning and resource deployment across customer commitments, strategic programs, technical risk reduction, and productivity commitments
Partner with finance and engineering leadership on budget planning, operating plan execution, forecasts, cost-center discipline, and productivity tracking
Define and improve dashboards, bowler metrics, and business intelligence mechanisms for organizational health and execution performance
Drive lean operating rigor through standard work, leader standard work, daily management, KPI development, problem solving, waste elimination, Hoshin Kanri, and breakthrough-priority governance
Partner with quality, product safety, technical compliance, and engineering leaders to strengthen process discipline, design quality, documentation, and prevention-based problem solving
Translate engineering priorities into executable plans, governance, milestones, metrics, risk reviews, and stakeholder alignment
Provide operational leadership for Engineering 2030, AI-enabled ways of working, productivity actions, value stream improvements, capability development, and operating model improvements
Represent Heavy Duty New Unit Engineering in Gas Power Engineering operations forums and translate enterprise priorities into functional execution
Act as trusted proxy and operating partner to the Executive Director, preparing executive materials, managing information flow, surfacing risks, and resolving cross-functional roadblocks
Lead organizational communications, including leadership updates, operating reviews, all-hands content, newsletters, and business updates
Lead assigned operations resources, coach for performance, support development planning, and build organizational capability

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or comparable 4-year technical degree from an accredited university or college
10+ years of progressively responsible experience in engineering, engineering operations, program management, lifecycle management, product engineering, project engineering, or a related industrial technology environment
Proven ability to lead operating rhythms, resource planning, and large-scale cross-functional initiatives within a global, matrixed organization
Deep technical knowledge of Gas Power products, engineering lifecycle processes, and power plant systems
Demonstrated success using KPIs, business intelligence tools such as Power BI or Tableau, and Lean fundamentals
Extensive experience managing teams and building consensus across diverse functions, regions, and leadership levels
Strong capability in financial planning, productivity, cost management, and executive-level materials
Strong business judgment, executive presence, data-driven decision making, and horizontal leadership ability
Ability to synthesize complex operational, technical, financial, and organizational information into decision-ready communications
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development
Challenging careers
Competitive compensation
Discretionary annual bonus eligibility
Relocation assistance
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Prescription drug coverage
Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
Employee Assistance Program with 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