Global Circularity & Resilience Program Manager
$147.9k - $246.5k+ Discretionary annual bonus
Expert
Bachelor's, Master's
Cambridge, MA, USA+1 moreMore locations: Washington, DC, USA
Remote
Project & Program ManagementProgram Management
No H1B Sponsorship
About the job
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science, sustainability, materials science, sourcing, business, or a related field is required.
- At least 10 years of experience in sustainability, circular economy, product stewardship, eco-design, or related disciplines is required.
- Experience leading global, cross-functional programs in an industrial, manufacturing, energy, or technology organization is required.
- A strong understanding of circular economy principles, critical material flows, product lifecycle management, and sustainable product design is required.
- Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive change in a global matrix organization is required.
- Experience managing program governance, metrics, reporting, and updates is required.
- Understanding of resource security, material risk management, critical mineral dependencies, and resilience strategies is required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are required.
- Ability to work effectively with others to achieve identified business outcomes is required.
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.
Desired Qualifications
- A master's degree in sustainability, engineering, circular economy, environmental management, or business administration is preferred.
- Experience with Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Product Carbon Footprint (PCF), Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), Product Stewardship, or Design for Environment programs is preferred.
- Knowledge of ESG reporting frameworks, ESPR, CSRD, EU Taxonomy, and circular economy regulations is preferred.
- Experience with sustainable materials, recycling, life extension, refurbishment, remanufacturing, or circular services is preferred.
- Familiarity with Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies, including Kaizen, value stream mapping, structured problem-solving, and standard work, is preferred.
About the company
GE Vernova makes equipment and software that generate and manage electricity for utilities, power producers, and industrial customers. Its Power, Wind, and Electrification businesses span gas turbines, wind generation, and the systems that move electricity across grids. The company supplies generators, grid equipment, and controls, while its software coordinates network operations and integrates changing sources of power. Customers buy equipment and enter service agreements for maintenance, upgrades, and technical support over its operating life, alongside purchases of software and related services. GE Vernova became an independent company in 2024 after separating from GE and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$17.6M
Headquarters
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Founded
2024
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Demand supports expansion: July 2026 results show GE Vernova booked $24.2 billion of quarterly orders, up 88% organically.
- Service commitments support recurring work: GE Vernova says services account for more than 55% of its backlog.
- Graduates build depth through rotations: GE Vernova runs two-year Next Gen development programs in engineering, technology, and operations.
What critics are saying
- Wind remains a drag: July 2026 results show GE Vernova lost $275 million in quarterly Wind segment EBITDA.
- Project margins absorb overruns: GE Vernova locks prices before completion and discloses meaningful expenses from excess costs and penalties.
- Field assignments demand long weeks: GE Vernova's listed transformer specialist works typical 12-hour site days, up to six weekly.
What makes GE Vernova unique
- Its technology underpins global power: GE Vernova says customers generate approximately one-quarter of world electricity using its equipment.
- Gas turbine scale anchors expertise: GE Vernova reports the largest installed fleet by generating capacity, across approximately 7,000 turbines.
- Nuclear work reaches beyond equipment: GE Vernova Hitachi supplies advanced reactors, fuel, and services for operating plants.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Parental Leave
- Mental Health Support
- Relocation Assistance
- Performance Bonus