Corporate Lean leader

A01098 GE Vernova International LLC; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 285,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Prescription drug coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company匹配

Tuition assistance

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Disability benefits

Life insurance

12 paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Corporate Lean Leader to drive continuous improvement across multiple functions, partnering with senior leaders to develop lean roadmaps and execute large-scale SQDC outcomes. You will lead Kaizens, coach teams, and advance an integrated Lean Operating System with standard work and daily management practices.

Qualified candidates bring 10+ years in CI, 5+ years leading global teams, and proven change leadership, with ability to travel 50%+ to support enterprise-wide

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in continuous improvement, project management, operations, and/or related experience.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience leading global teams.
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement and successful change management.
• Ability and willingness to travel 50%+.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Senior Leadership to translate strategic vision into actionable goals and operating rhythms.
• Design and implement a Lean Operating System for long-term functional operations.
• Build organizational capability through coaching on Lean mindset, tools, and practices.
• Lead business transformation priorities to optimize end-to-end processes across Corporate Functions.
• Drive development, execution, and sustainment of standard work.
• Optimize monthly operating rhythms and proactively identify risks to KPIs and outcomes.
• Lead problem solving with Lean tools to resolve complex challenges.
• Ensure improvements are sustained and lessons learned are embedded.
• Support the Hoshin Kanri process to establish breakthroughs.

Skills

Lean leadership

Continuous improvement

Kaizen

Hoshin-Kanri

Problem solving

Coaching/mentoring

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Lean tools

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Corporate Lean Leader drives continuous improvement across multiple functional areas. In this role, you will work closely with Corporate functional leaders to develop and drive Lean roadmaps, lead continuous improvement efforts, Kaizens, and deliver large-scale SQDC outcomes.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Partner with Senior Leadership Team to translate strategic vision into objections and goals with an effective operating rhythm
• Design and implement a Lean Operating System integral to how we run our functions for the long-term. This system will include: Lean principles, Hoshin-Kanri, daily management, Kaizen, Lean Roadmap, and complex problem-solving.
• Build organizational capability and culture through coaching/mentoring on Lean mindset, tools, and practices
• Lead business transformation priorities supporting continuous improvement and optimization of end-to-end processes for multiple Corporate Functions (Commercial Operations, Strategy, Financial Services, etc)
• Drive the development, execution, and sustainment of standard work
• Partner with Senior Leadership Team to optimize monthly operating rhythms, ensure daily management, and proactive identification of risk to KPI’s & business outcomes
• Lead problem solving with Lean tools & practices (i.e. fishbone diagrams, problem solving revies, etc.) to resolve complex challenges
• Drive actions to ensure that improvements are sustained and lessons learned are integrated into processes
• Support the Hoshin Kanri process to establish breakthroughs

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in continuous improvement, project management, operations, and/or related experience
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience leading global teams
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement and successful change management
• Ability and willingness to travel 50%+

Desired Characteristics

• Prior relevant experience in the Energy industry or experience in complex ETO manufacturing & services environments
• Strong business acumen with demonstrated ability to understand business strategy and develop Lean strategies to deliver business outcomes
• Proven experience with leading Lean activities, applying Lean tools, and building Lean culture
• Strategic thinker – demonstrated ability to anticipate constraints, facilitate breakthroughs, and drive strategic activities that transform the business
• Demonstrated ability to assess complex business problems, assess tradeoffs, and take the right decisions
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs/projects through planning, execution, and sustainment
• Strong cross-functional leadership with demonstrated ability to influence outcomes
• Strong communication skills – proven ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization and across functions
• Proven mentoring and coaching abilities; demonstrated ability to motivate and inspire others

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $225,000 and $285,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

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: Yes

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on October 07, 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 Executive Services.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, permissive time off, and the Restoration Plan, a nonqualified plan with company credits on eligible pay above IRS limits.

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.

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World. www.gevernova.com