Executive Leader – Operations, AI and Tools Strategy

Switzerland Global Enterprise

Executive leader for operations and AI strategies at GE Vernova in Nuclear Engineering. Overseeing global engineering operations, budget, and strategic planning for optimal productivity.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeWilmington • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $220,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Executive Leader – Operations, AI and Tools Strategy and Productivity Transformation serves as the principal strategic partner and operational leader to the Executive Director of Engineering.
Leads the strategic management and transformation of global engineering operations across 85+ engineering teams spread across 4+ countries.
Partners cross-functionally with HR, finance, Advanced Research and senior leadership to optimize operations, drive enterprise-wide lean initiatives, implement AI Applications, Digital and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Oversees business planning, budget attainment, major resource allocation, and 1200+ headcount management for a $1B+ function.
Be the main strategy driver for Engineer 2030 productivity and Vernova Corporate initiative driver for 'revenue/Engineer' metric improvement of 2X.
Directs the resolution of highly complex, enterprise-level challenges and represents Engineering leadership across the GE Vernova enterprise, strengthening organizational influence and delivering sustainable cost productivity at scale.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related discipline.
Minimum of 10 years progressive leadership experience
Advanced Degree in Engineering and/or MBA.
Executive leadership experience in Engineering operations
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives
Excellent business acumen, including understanding of budgeting and financial reporting
Excellent project management skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

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, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
access to Fidelity Executive Services
tuition assistance
adoption assistance
paid parental leave
disability benefits
life insurance
12 paid holidays
permissive time off
Restoration Plan, a nonqualified plan with company credits on eligible pay above IRS limits

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Hard Skills & Tools

budgetingfinancial reportingproject managementAI applicationsdigital transformationlean initiativesresource allocationengineering operationsproductivity improvementcontinuous improvement

Soft Skills

leadershipcross-functional collaborationbusiness acumencommunicationinterpersonal skillsstrategic managementproblem-solvinginfluenceteam managementorganizational skills

Certifications

Bachelor of Science in EngineeringAdvanced Degree in EngineeringMBA