Remote Automation Readiness Leader

GE Vernova, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Health Coach

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks a Readiness & Enablement Leader to drive automation readiness across its global sites, partnering with plant teams to assess lean maturity, digital infrastructure, and workforce capability; translate enterprise strategy into practical execution.

The role leads on-site coaching, process standardization, infrastructure coordination, and building sustainable automation capability, traveling to sites as needed to ensure safe, effective automation launches.

Qualifications

• 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 across diverse plant teams.
• Proven ability to influence process standardization and infrastructure upgrades.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and problem‑solving skills.
• Willingness to travel to sites as needed.
• US work authorization; no visa sponsorship for this opening.

Responsibilities

• Plan, assess, and accelerate site readiness for automation projects.
• Lead readiness assessments covering lean maturity, digital systems, infrastructure, and workforce capability.
• Deliver on-site coaching and knowledge transfer to build local ownership and capability.
• Support standardization of processes and practices for automation enablement.
• Coordinate upgrades with IT/OT and facilities to close gaps in digital or physical infrastructure.
• Track site progress, risks, and outcomes; report to the Director, Automation Enablement.
• Develop and share best practices, tools, and templates for readiness and enablement activities.
• Support workforce training and engagement to build a culture of automation and continuous improvement.
• Foster collaboration across cross‑functional teams.

Skills

Lean operations

Automation deployment

Plant engineering

Stakeholder engagement

Coaching

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Job description

GE Vernova seeks a Readiness & Enablement Leader to drive automation readiness across its global sites, partnering with plant teams to assess lean maturity, digital infrastructure, and workforce capability; translate enterprise strategy into practical execution.

The role leads on-site coaching, process standardization, infrastructure coordination, and building sustainable automation capability, traveling to sites as needed to ensure safe, effective automation launches.