Global Lean Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. seeks a leader to drive enterprise-wide deployment and adoption of core Business System tools across manufacturing and transactional environments. You will embed the Operating Method, coach teams, and scale capabilities through training programs and certification initiatives.

You will partner with leadership to ensure measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost, while traveling up to 50% globally and building a high‑performing culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering.
• Minimum 10 years in lean, quality, operations, or engineering roles.
• Experience with Business Systems architecture and deployment.
• Proven track record leading enterprise-wide improvement initiatives and ROI.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment of GE Vernova Business System tools across manufacturing and transactional environments.
• Collaborate with leadership and learning teams to design and deploy training programs.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and facilitation to leaders and teams; develop Train the Trainer and certifications.
• Support Kaizen events, problem solving, daily management and other lean initiatives with hands-on facilitation.

Skills

Lean

Quality

Engineering

Change leadership

Coaching

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description Summary

You will lead the enterprise-wide deployment, evolution, and adoption of core Business System tools and methodologies - including Problem Solving, Daily Management, Kaizen, and all key Lean practices and training across both manufacturing and transactional environments. This role is critical in embedding GE Vernova’s Operating Method and accelerating performance improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost throughout the enterprise. You will be a key change agent responsible for scaling the adoption of the GE Vernova Business System across all business units. Partnering with leadership and learning teams, you will lead the development and implementation of training programs that build capability and model behaviors. Your leadership and hands-on coaching will enable teams to apply structured tools effectively to solve problems, improve processes, and drive business results.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

Enterprise Business System Deployment

• Lead the consistent rollout and scaling of the GE Vernova Business System tools, methodologies, and training programs —including Problem Solving, Lean Leadership, Kaizen, etc across manufacturing and transactional environments.
• Ensure integration and alignment of these tools with corporate and segment objectives.
• Build organizational capability to use these tools effectively to drive measurable improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Lean.

Training & Curriculum Development

• Collaborate with Quality, Lean, Operations and Learning and Development teams to design, update, and deploy comprehensive training programs covering the main Business System tools and processes.
• Create engaging classroom and/or digital learning experiences that promote deep understanding and practical application.
• Deliver coaching, mentoring, and facilitation to leaders, teams, and Early Career Development Programs, supporting capability development and continuous learning.
• Lead the development and deployment of Train the Trainer for multiple tools.
• Develop Certification Programs to advance teams on the lean maturity

High-Impact Deployment Support

• Provide hands-on facilitation and coaching for key initiatives such as Kaizen events, Problem Solving Training, Visual Project Management, Daily Management implementation, Executive Lean Leadership, and other.
• Help teams address complex operational challenges using the full suite of Business System tools.

Tools & Asset Development

• Identify gaps and continuously enhance support materials such as job aids, templates, playbooks, and best practice guides that facilitate successful tool deployment.
• Share best practices and promote knowledge exchange to sustain and evolve Business System maturity.

Performance Measurement & Continuous Improvement

• Define key success metrics related to Business System adoption, capability growth, and impact on operational performance.
• Monitor progress, analyze results, and continuously refine strategies to maximize adoption and drive accelerated business outcomes.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related discipline).
• Strong technical knowledge of Lean and Quality
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in lean, quality, operations, or engineering roles across manufacturing and transactional environments.
• Previous experience with Business Systems architecture and deployment
• Proven track record leading enterprise-wide improvement initiatives and delivering quantifiable ROI.

Desired Characteristics:

• Exceptional ability to coach and train diverse audiences, balancing technical depth with accessibility.
• Strong analytical, facilitation, and root cause/problem-solving skills.
• Effective communicator, comfortable engaging senior leaders and large groups.
• Credible and mature presence with the ability to influence and drive change without direct authority.
• Self-motivated and capable of working both autonomously and collaboratively.
• Resilient change leader with passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Additional Information:

• Travel up to 50% globally to support multiple sites and business units.

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

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position only: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, and 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.