Global Circularity & Resilience Program Manager

GE Vernova; Cambridge (MA); Remote; USD 148,000 - 247,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Global Circularity & Resilience Program Manager to lead the enterprise 4R Circularity program, drive governance, and embed circular economy principles across GE Vernova's businesses, functions, and global operations.

In this remote role, you will partner with Engineering, Product Management, Supply Chain, Sustainability, and leadership teams to accelerate sustainable materials adoption, material resilience, and resource stewardship while delivering measurable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science, sustainability, materials science, sourcing, business, or a related field.
• Minimum 10-years experience in sustainability, circular economy, product stewardship, Eco-design or related disciplines.
• Experience leading global, cross-functional programs in an industrial, manufacturing, energy, or technology organization.
• Strong understanding of circular economy principles, critical material flows, product lifecycle management, and sustainable product design.

Responsibilities

• Lead the enterprise 4R Circularity Program and maintain a multi-year roadmap aligned with GE Vernova sustainability priorities and goals.
• Define circularity standards, methodologies, governance processes, and guidance for use across businesses.
• Partner with R&D, Engineering, Technology, Product Management, and Services teams to integrate circularity into New Products and Technology Introductions, product stewardship, and lifecycle management processes.
• Advance Design for Circularity priorities including durability, repairability, refurbishment, remanufacturing, reuse, recycling, and material recovery.
• Lead circular materials strategies with Sourcing and Supplier teams to accelerate recycled, renewable, and low-carbon materials adoption, material recovery, and reduced reliance on virgin materials.
• Lead resource resilience strategies to identify and mitigate risks related to critical materials, resource scarcity, supply disruptions, and geopolitical dependencies.
• Develop enterprise circularity KPIs, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms to track progress, support leadership reviews and MORs, and drive continuous improvement through Kaizen events.
• Support sustainability disclosures, customer requests, and regulatory requirements related to circular economy, resource use, products, and materials.
• Work closely with Digital Technology and data teams to improve circularity data quality, automation, and reporting capability.
• Facilitate communities of practice and support segment teams in identifying circularity opportunities, barriers, corrective actions, and priorities.
• Monitor circular economy regulations, customer expectations, industry trends, and external best practices.
• Represent GE Vernova in industry associations, partnerships, customer engagements, and forums.
• Identify business value opportunities through circular business models, lifecycle services, resource efficiency, and sustainable materials innovation.

Skills

Circular economy

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional leadership

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Global Circularity & Resilience Program Manager is responsible for leading GE Vernova's enterprise-wide circularity strategy and 4R Circularity Program (Rethink, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle). This role will drive development, deployment, governance, and continuous improvement of circular economy initiatives across GE Vernova's businesses, functions, and global operations. The Global Circularity & Resilience Program Manager will serve as the company's subject matter expert for circular economy, critical materials, material resilience, and resource stewardship. The role will partner closely with Engineering, Product Management, Services, Supply Chain, Sustainability, and Business leadership teams to embed circularity and resilience principles into products, services, operations, and value chains. This position will report into the Environmental Sustainability Operations Leader on the Corporate Sustainability team and support both corporate and segment sustainability priorities. The role will help accelerate circular innovation, sustainable materials adoption, product life extension strategies, critical materials recovery, supply chain resilience, and resource efficiency while creating measurable environmental and business value.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead the enterprise 4R Circularity Program and maintain a multi-year roadmap aligned with GE Vernova sustainability priorities and goals.
• Define circularity standards, methodologies, governance processes, and guidance for use across businesses.
• Partner with R&D, Engineering, Technology, Product Management, and Services teams to integrate circularity into New Products and Technology Introductions, product stewardship, and lifecycle management processes.
• Advance Design for Circularity priorities including durability, repairability, refurbishment, remanufacturing, reuse, recycling, and material recovery.
• Lead circular materials strategies with Sourcing and Supplier teams to accelerate recycled, renewable, and low-carbon materials adoption, material recovery, and reduced reliance on virgin materials.
• Lead resource resilience strategies to identify and mitigate risks related to critical materials, resource scarcity, supply disruptions, and geopolitical dependencies.
• Support enterprise strategies to improve long-term material availability, resource security, supply chain resilience, and critical materials recovery through circular economy approaches.
• Develop enterprise circularity KPIs, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms to track progress, support leadership reviews and MORs, and drive continuous improvement through Kaizen events.
• Support sustainability disclosures, customer requests, and regulatory requirements related to circular economy, resource use, products, and materials.
• Work closely with Digital Technology and data teams to improve circularity data quality, automation, and reporting capability.
• Facilitate communities of practice and support segment teams in identifying circularity opportunities, barriers, corrective actions, and priorities.
• Monitor circular economy regulations, customer expectations, industry trends, and external best practices.
• Represent GE Vernova in industry associations, partnerships, customer engagements, and forums.
• Identify business value opportunities through circular business models, lifecycle services, resource efficiency, and sustainable materials innovation.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science, sustainability, materials science, sourcing, business, or a related field.
• Minimum 10-years experience in sustainability, circular economy, product stewardship, Eco-design or related disciplines.
• Experience leading global, cross-functional programs in an industrial, manufacturing, energy, or technology organization.
• Strong understanding of circular economy principles, critical material flows, product lifecycle management, and sustainable product design.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive change in a global matrix organization.
• Experience managing program governance, metrics, reporting, and updates.
• Understanding of resource security, material risk management, critical mineral dependencies, and resilience strategies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Team player who works effectively with others to achieve identified business outcomes.

Desired Characteristics

• Master's degree in sustainability, engineering, circular economy, environmental management, or business administration.
• Experience with Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Product Carbon Footprint (PCF), Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), Product Stewardship, or Design for Environment programs.
• Knowledge of ESG reporting frameworks, ESPR, CSRD, EU Taxonomy, and circular economy regulations.
• Experience with sustainable materials, recycling, life extension, refurbishment, remanufacturing, or circular services.
• Familiarity with Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies, including Kaizen, value stream mapping, structured problem-solving, and standard work.
• Self-starter with strong execution mindset and ability to operate in a dynamic global environment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to set and manage multiple

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 positionFor candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $147,900.00 and $246,500.00. 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 October 16, 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.