Software & Controls Solutions Lean Leader

GE Vernova; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 142,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Health Coach 24/7 nurse-based support

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with company match

Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition assistance

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Disability benefits

Life insurance

12 paid holidays

Permissive time off

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Senior Lean Leader to own and drive operational excellence across Software & Controls Solutions. You will champion lean methods, coach leaders, and promote Kaizen across value streams, aligning with GE Vernova culture and goals.

You will focus on deploying lean methods, improving KPI performance, and fostering a One Team mindset while driving cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years in Operations/Lean/Quality/Continuous Improvement with Lean deployment.
• Strong knowledge of lean fundamentals and operating methods.
• English fluency.
• Willingness to travel 20–50%.

Responsibilities

• Lead the lean operating strategy aligned to priorities and efficiency targets.
• Deploy Kaizen Promotion Office standards and Lean Operating Method across streams.
• Own Lean deployment by assessing baselines, identifying opportunities, coaching leaders, driving maturity.
• Strengthen monthly operating rhythms, KPI reviews, and structured problem solving.
• Define and deploy kaizen standards for scoping, planning, execution, reporting, and sustainment.
• Manage productivity programs through integrated value stream roadmaps and waste reduction.

Skills

Lean deployment

Operational excellence

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Kaizen

Daily Management

Value Stream Mapping

Standard Work

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Software & Controls Solutions Lean Leader role will own and drive operational excellence across critical functions in the Software & Controls Solutions business by championing best practices and providing subject matter expertise for lean operating method and kaizen promotion, aligned with GE Vernova culture and goals. This role provides leadership in the areas of deploying the lean operating method including hoshin and lean learning, lean coaching for operating method deployment, and kaizen promotion. This role will report into the Software & Controls Solutions Business Operations Leader and partner across value streams – win, design, buy, build, execute – with focus, oversight, and responsibility to ensure efficiency, continuous improvement, and stakeholder satisfaction.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the lean operating strategy for Software & Controls Solutions aligned to Business Operations priorities, growth objectives, and efficiency targets.

• Partner across Business Operations value streams, Software & Controls segment teams, and stakeholders to ensure consistent deployment of Kaizen Promotion Office standards and the Lean Operating Method.

• Own Lean Operating Method deployment by assessing baselines, identifying improvement opportunities, coaching leaders, and driving maturity across all required elements.

• Strengthen monthly operating rhythms, KPI reviews, and structured problem solving to improve process effectiveness, execution discipline, and measurable performance outcomes.

• Define and deploy kaizen standards for scoping, planning, execution, participation, reporting, and sustainment, including support for Leaders Driving Change and enterprise kaizen initiatives.

• Manage sustainable productivity program through integrated value stream roadmaps, simplification of complex processes, waste reduction, lead-time improvement, and cross-functional alignment.

• Champion innovative solutions, including automation and AI, to improve execution, scale best practices, and enable more efficient and effective processes.

• Build an inclusive culture of continuous improvement aligned to the GE Vernova Way, with strong focus on EHS, quality, engagement, and cross-functional collaboration.

• Deliver consistent, measurable, and sustainable year-over-year results on key KPIs through Lean Roadmap development and implementation.

What you’ll bring (Basic Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college or equivalent experience.

• 7+ years of progressive experience in implementation and leadership in Operations / Lean / Quality / Continuous Improvement, with experience in deploying Lean.

• Strong knowledge of lean fundamentals and operating methods.

• English fluency

• Willingness to travel 20–50%

What will make you stand out:

• Lean practitioner, capable and experienced on facilitating kaizen events and coaching the core tools such as Daily Management, structured Problem Solving, Value Stream and Process Mapping, Standard Work, Transactional Process Improvement.

• Demonstrated influencing and lean problem-solving abilities; High Say-do ratio

• Strong proven track record of delivering on business KPIs, ideally with strong emphasis on successfully leveraging Lean methodologies.

• Ability to listen, learn, act and scale.

• Proven change driver with focus on executing efficiently in a complex, diverse and dynamic cross functional global team.

• Highly collaborative and transparent, with effective interpersonal and communication skills. Embraces and promote a One Team mindset

• Demonstrated ability to lead programs/projects including the ability to collaborate, plan, and executive execute programs.

• Project management skills.

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . 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

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

Application Deadline: October 23, 2026

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $142,200.00 and $237,100.00. 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 September 25, 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.

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.