Engineering Labor Services Leader

GE Vernova; Remote; EUR 75.000 - 126.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading energy technology company in Germany is seeking a Nuclear Engineering Labor Services Leader to oversee contractor management and optimize costs. This role requires strong procurement support, the ability to drive indirect labor savings, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has a degree in Business or Engineering, with over 5 years of relevant experience, including contractor management. Significant emphasis is placed on strategic partnerships, communication, and adherence to compliance standards.

Leistungen

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan with company matching

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Disability benefits

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of professional experience in business or engineering required.
• 2+ years of contractor management and cost optimization experience required.
• Prior experience in the Nuclear Industry is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Be the expert for labor services and contractor management.
• Accountable for procurement support related activities.
• Drive indirect labor savings across Nuclear Engineering.

Kenntnisse

Strategic procurement

Cost optimization

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Vendor Management Systems

Smartsheet

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description Summary

The Nuclear Engineering Labor Services Leader is a critical role within the Engineering Operations team focused on our contractor volume and associated spend that supports New Product Introduction (NPI), Requisition (Contracts), and Fixed Production Cost (FPC) activities. This role is a mix of nurturing cross business partnerships for planning and delivery outcomes, finishing existing and developing new cost productivity strategies, and executing wing‑to‑wing standard work practices. The role will embrace lean principles to problem‑solve pain points and continuously improve the efficiency of Nuclear Engineering Labor Services processes, working with GE Vernova counterparts as appropriate. Drives initiatives to improve the effectiveness of the Engineering function and interfaces with other functions to provide effective coordination of metrics, dashboards, functional processes, and cross‑functional initiative coordination. Impacts departmental operations and is responsible for planning and execution. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures.
Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Be the Nuclear Engineering expert for all things related to labor services and contractor management.
• Accountable owner and go‑to person for all procurement support related activities associated with labor services / contractors including but not limited to: scoping discussions, guidance on contractor type / agency, competitive bidding, process governance, work scope duration, VMS entries/upkeep and off‑boarding… all this, in compliance with local labor laws.
• Accountable owner and go‑to person for all strategic activities related to labor services / contractors including but not limited to: year‑over‑year expense budget planning and profiling, KPIs/action plans and daily management routines, in‑year reporting of actuals versus plan for headcount / cost and establishing a cost productivity roadmap to drive deflation savings.
• Drive indirect labor savings by working horizontally across Nuclear Engineering and identifying opportunities such as bundling similar work scope for volume purchasing, limiting non‑preferred suppliers, and reducing the total number of suppliers used. This may involve benchmarking others like GE Vernova counterparts.
• Nurture and grow cross‑functional partnerships to ensure engineering’s endeavors align with sourcing and finance plans (one team). This includes collaboration, awareness, and deliberate sharing of contract vendors/scope/negotiations across functional and business lines as necessary in order to ensure a cohesive “one‑team” approach to contractor management.
• Ensure proper implementation & daily management routines of Key Performance Indicators as well as associated action plans to drive successful outcomes.
• Develop and/or enhance standard work to ensure process governance while embracing lean to problem‑solve and value‑stream map the processes to seek continuous improvement and drive productivity.
• Establish regular reporting rhythms (with a deck of pages as needed) to share progress, address pain points and agree on the elevated business narratives we want to share in this space.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Business, Engineering, or related discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in business/engineering
• Minimum of 2 years of contractor management, vendor relations and cost optimization activities experience

Desired Characteristics

• Prior Engineering experience in the Nuclear Industry preferred
• Prior finance/supply chain experience preferred
• Ability to partner & effectively work cross team / cross functionally to deliver outcomes (say‑do)
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English.
• Presentation skills: ability to effectively communicate with Senior Leadership.
• Detail oriented & demonstrated ability in autonomously managing cross functional projects.
• Related tools experience: Vendor Management Systems, Smartsheet, etc.
• Ability to influence others and reach mutually agreeable decisions.
• Effective problem identification and solution skills.
• Be curious and challenge the status‑quo to drive continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate resilience to cope with changes.
• Comfortable with conflict but leads as a collaborator, facilitator, and strong partner.
• Desired experience with Managed Service Providers (MSP).

Note: To comply with US immigration and other legal requirements, it is necessary to specify the minimum number of years' experience required for any role based within the USA. For roles outside of the USA, to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, the JDs should focus on the substantive level of experience required for the role and a minimum number of years should NOT be used.

This role requires access to U.S. export‑controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export‑controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

This is a remote position

Application Deadline: February 13, 2026

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $88,600.00 and $147,600.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus. This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on December 10, 2025. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse‑based resource; and 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, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.