Grid Automation – Design for X Transformation Leader

Switzerland Global Enterprise

Global Transformation Leader managing electrical panel design projects to enhance GA’s engineered solutions. Overseeing transformation with a Design For X approach at GE Vernova.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeStafford • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $154,800 - $258,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SaltStack

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Organize, structure and lead the overall transformation project and strategy
Validate and develop ROI (Return on Investment)
Manage budget, planning, staffing, stakeholders, communication in and outside the project team, define milestones and PPI/KPI
Set measure and targets for the transformation project execution, and transformation effectiveness against expected ROI and SQDC
Prepare steering committee and executive communication
Engage with the lean team to prepare and co-lead kaizens
Develop the plan, the needed process, documentation, governance and change management to allow to deploy the transformation in all GA Regions, and sustain the change
Pilot in selected GA Regions the defined transformations as soon as it is available
Arrange the specific interactions with the Salt Lake City project team to deploy the transformation in line with the Region (NAM) business challenges
Apply lean concepts, and leverage state of the art technology, tool and process in the domain of DFX, AI and R&A (Robotics & Automation)

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience in engineering and industrial transformation project
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with strong electrical specialization
Understanding and experience of low voltage electrical business, preferably protection and control of electrical substations
Strong Project Management expertise and demonstrated capability
Proven experience managing cross-functional technical projects with responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, and stakeholder alignment
Ability to work effectively with software developers, data teams, production teams, and engineers as both a domain expert and product owner
Demonstrated change leadership and the ability to drive adoption of new tools and workflows across experienced engineering teams
AI and R&A mindset and sufficient knowledge, with preferred expertise with some experience of implementation
Ability to travel between 50% - 80%

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 with company matching 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

project managementROI developmentbudget managementKPI definitionchange managementlean conceptsDFXAIR&Alow voltage electrical systems

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationstakeholder managementcross-functional collaborationchange leadershiporganizational skillsstrategic planningproblem-solvingteam engagementadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineeringBachelor's degree in Power Systems EngineeringBachelor's degree in Computer Engineering