Engineering Workforce Planning & Operations Leader

GE Vernova; South Carolina; On-site; USD 98,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Relocation Assistance

Medical, dental, vision, prescription

Health Coach access

Job summary

GE Vernova's Gas Power Engineering is seeking a strategic Engineering Workforce Planning & Operations Leader to drive headcount planning, demand/capacity modeling, and governance across the engineering organization. This role partners with HR, Finance, FP&A and senior leadership to translate data into actionable workforce strategies.

The successful candidate will own dashboards, lead planning cycles, and champion Lean, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or another STEM-related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in operations, workforce planning, resource planning, analytics, or a related field.
• Demonstrated alignment with the GE Vernova Way: Innovation, Customers, Lean, One Team, and Accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead headcount planning and ownership of workforce targets to align with budget, business priorities, and operational needs.
• Drive demand and capacity modeling to support workforce allocation, resource sharing, and hiring decisions across the engineering organization.
• Partner closely with HR, Finance, FP&A, and engineering leaders to establish an effective operating cadence for workforce planning and decision-making.
• Develop and implement streamlined, standardized processes for headcount reviews, approvals, and ongoing governance.
• Own workforce dashboards and reporting, delivering timely insights and trend analysis to support strategic decisions.
• Analyze workforce data to identify opportunities, risks, and actionable recommendations for leadership.
• Support key planning cycles, including quarterly reviews, annual operating planning, budget development, and long-range forecasting.
• Drive data consistency and help establish a single source of truth for workforce planning across teams and functions.
• Prepare clear, audience-appropriate presentations and communications that translate workforce data into business insights and recommendations.
• Lead communication around headcount changes, planning assumptions, and workforce strategies across the organization.
• Identify and implement opportunities for simplification, automation, and continuous improvement to increase productivity and improve planning effectiveness.
• Partner with operations and functional leaders to optimize workforce allocation and support a high-performing engineering organization.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Fast-paced environment

Continuous improvement

Operational mindset

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering or STEM

Job description

Job Description Summary

Gas Power Engineering is seeking a strategic and analytically driven Engineering Workforce Planning & Workforce Operations Leader to lead headcount planning, demand and capacity modeling, and workforce operations across the organization. This role is central to ensuring the engineering team is positioned to meet business priorities, delivery commitments, and cost targets through effective workforce forecasting and resource planning.

This is a highly visible role with regular interaction with senior engineering leadership, as well as key partners across HR, Finance, and FP&A. The ideal candidate is a strong cross‑functional collaborator who can turn data into insights, guide decision‑making, and help build a more agile and efficient organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead headcount planning and ownership of workforce targets to align with budget, business priorities, and operational needs.


• Drive demand and capacity modeling to support workforce allocation, resource sharing, and hiring decisions across the engineering organization.


• Partner closely with HR, Finance, FP&A, and engineering leaders to establish an effective operating cadence for workforce planning and decision‑making.


• Develop and implement streamlined, standardized processes for headcount reviews, approvals, and ongoing governance.


• Own workforce dashboards and reporting, delivering timely insights and trend analysis to support strategic decisions.


• Analyze workforce data to identify opportunities, risks, and actionable recommendations for leadership.


• Support key planning cycles, including quarterly reviews, annual operating planning, budget development, and long‑range forecasting.


• Drive data consistency and help establish a single source of truth for workforce planning across teams and functions.


• Prepare clear, audience‑appropriate presentations and communications that translate workforce data into business insights and recommendations.


• Lead communication around headcount changes, planning assumptions, and workforce strategies across the organization.


• Identify and implement opportunities for simplification, automation, and continuous improvement to increase productivity and improve planning effectiveness.


• Partner with operations and functional leaders to optimize workforce allocation and support a high‑performing engineering organization.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or another STEM‑related field.


• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in operations, workforce planning, resource planning, analytics, or a related field.


• Demonstrated alignment with the GE Vernova Way: Innovation, Customers, Lean, One Team, and Accountability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience leading and influencing cross‑functional teams.


• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and develop actionable strategies.


• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including experience preparing materials for senior leadership.


• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.


• Passion for continuous improvement, simplification, and applying Lean principles to improve business processes and productivity.


• Highly operationally minded, with the ability to translate strategy into structured processes, clear accountability, and measurable outcomes.

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).

Salary and Benefits

• For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $98,400.00 and $164,000.00.


• The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.


• Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.


• Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes.


• Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Ver

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on October 16, 2026.