Automation Readiness & Enablement Leader (f/m/d)

GE Vernova, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 113,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Prescription drugs

Health Coach

Nurse line 24/7

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

Holidays (12)

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Readiness & Enablement Leader to drive automation transformation across its global sites. You will partner with plant teams to prepare sites, conduct readiness assessments, and close gaps in lean, digital infrastructure, and workforce capability.

The role requires hands-on leadership at plants, translating enterprise strategy into practical execution while coaching senior plant leaders and operators to build sustainable automation capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations or related field.
• Extensive experience in industrial transformation and automation deployment.
• Strong collaboration and leadership across diverse plant teams.

Responsibilities

• Partner with plant teams to plan and accelerate site readiness for automation.
• Lead readiness assessments covering lean maturity, digital systems, and workforce capability.
• Provide on-site coaching and knowledge transfer to build local ownership.
• Support standardization of processes and practices for enablement.
• Coordinate upgrades with IT/OT, facilities, and leadership teams.
• Track progress, risks, and outcomes; report to Director, Automation Enablement.
• Develop and share best practices, tools, and templates for readiness.
• Support workforce training and engagement to foster a culture of automation.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration across sites and teams.

Skills

Lean transformation

Automation deployment

Operational assessments

Stakeholder engagement

Coaching and mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Operations

Master's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Operations

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Readiness & Enablement Leader is a recognized expert in automation and operational excellence, driving transformation across GE Vernova's global sites. This senior leader partners directly with plant teams to prepare each site for successful automation deployment, conducting readiness assessments that span lean maturity, digital infrastructure, and workforce capability. By identifying and closing operational and skills gaps- through on-site coaching, process standardization, and infrastructure coordination, the Leader directs safe, effective automation launches. Operating hands-on at plants, this role leads the translation of enterprise strategy into practical execution, guiding senior plant leaders and engaging operators, while embedding continuous improvement and building sustainable automation capability.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Partner with plant teams to plan, assess, and accelerate site readiness for automation projects.
• Lead and execute comprehensive readiness assessments covering lean maturity, digital systems, infrastructure, and workforce capability.
• Deliver targeted on-site coaching and knowledge transfer to build local ownership and capability.
• Support standardization of processes and practices necessary for automation enablement.
• Collaborate with and coach plant leadership, IT/OT teams, and facilities to coordinate upgrades and close gaps in digital or physical infrastructure.
• Track site progress, risks, and outcomes, reporting regularly to the Director, Automation Enablement.
• Develop and share best practices, tools, and templates for readiness and enablement activities.
• Support workforce training and engagement initiatives to build a culture of automation and continuous improvement.
• Foster collaboration and strong working relationships across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or related field.
• Extensive experience in industrial transformation, lean operations, automation deployment, or plant engineering.
• Expert in conducting operational assessments and implementing process improvements.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills; ability to work effectively across diverse plant teams and technical disciplines.
• Proven expertise and ability to influence process standardization, training, and infrastructure upgrades.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel to sites as needed.
• For US-based work locations: Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Desired Characteristics:

• Extensive experience in industrial transformation, lean operations, automation deployment, or plant engineering.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or related field.
• Experience deploying automation or digital solutions in manufacturing or energy environments.
• Formal lean/six sigma certification or advanced training.
• Experience as a change agent in industrial settings.
• Ability to translate strategy into tactical execution in complex plant environments.
• Passion for developing workforce capability and building high-performing teams.

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

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

Application Deadline: October 10, 2026

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $113,200.00 and $188,800.00. 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 September 02, 2026.

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.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, "GE Vernova") sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.