KPO Lean Leader - Power Business Operations CoE

Job Description Summary

The KPO Lean Leader, within the Power Business Operations Center of Excellence, will partner with assigned functions to deploy Lean practices that improve execution, process effectiveness, and business outcomes. The role will support the development and execution of functional Lean Roadmaps, facilitate improvement initiatives tied to business priorities, and strengthen the Lean Operating Method through hoshin deployment, operating rhythms, Lean learning, coaching, and kaizen promotion. In addition to direct functional support, the role will support or lead broader KPO initiatives that strengthen and scale common Lean practices across Power. This is a hands-on role focused on facilitating change, building capability, and translating priorities into measurable, sustained improvement.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Partner with assigned function leaders to translate business priorities, Hoshin objectives, maturity gaps, and process needs into actionable Lean Roadmaps and improvement plans.
• Lead or support the development, maintenance, prioritization, review, and execution of functional Lean Roadmaps, including follow-up and sustainment of results.
• Plan and facilitate kaizen events, value stream mapping, process mapping, structured problem solving, standard work, PDCA, and other Lean improvement activities.
• Coach action owners through implementation, barrier removal, sustainment, and closure to ensure improvements translate into measurable outcomes.
• Support Hoshin deployment by connecting strategic priorities, breakthrough objectives, KPIs, Lean Roadmaps, and improvement actions.
• Strengthen operating rhythms through effective KPI reviews, visual management, action tracking, structured problem solving, and execution discipline.
• Assess Lean maturity, identify practical improvement opportunities, and support actions that strengthen adoption of the Lean Operating Method.
• Build Lean capability through coaching, targeted learning, and practical application with leaders and teams.
• Support broader KPO initiatives, programs, and standardization efforts that improve consistency, scalability, and effectiveness across Power.
• Coordinate with Business Operations KPO, functional teams, Power stakeholders, and GE Vernova partners to deploy common standards, tools, templates, and best practices while adapting them to business needs.
• Promote an inclusive culture of continuous improvement aligned with the GE Vernova Way, with strong focus on EHS, quality, customer outcomes, collaboration, and sustainable results.

What you’ll bring (Basic Qualifications) 

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, or equivalent experience. 
• 5+ years of progressive experience in Lean, operational excellence, product management, strategy, business operations, or a related environment. 
• Practical experience applying Lean fundamentals and facilitating improvement activities, including kaizen, structured problem solving, process mapping, standard work, and PDCA. 
• Experience partnering across functions and influencing stakeholders without direct authority. 
• Ability to translate business priorities into structured plans, measurable outcomes, and sustained execution. 
• English fluency. 
• Availability to travel up to 25% to support roadmap execution, problem solving, coaching, and team engagement. 

What will make you stand out 

• Lean leadership and facilitation: Demonstrated ability to lead hands-on improvement work and facilitate teams from problem definition through implementation and sustainment.
• Functional partnership: Experience supporting transactional, enabling, operational, or cross-functional processes in a complex business environment.
• Hoshin and roadmap execution: Ability to connect strategic priorities to Lean Roadmaps, improvement activity, KPIs, and operating rhythms.
• KPO initiative leadership: Ability to support or lead broader programs, standards, and improvement initiatives beyond an assigned functional scope.
• Coaching and capability building: Strong coaching skills with the ability to build practical Lean capability in leaders and teams.
• Influence and collaboration: Strong stakeholder-management, interpersonal, and cross-cultural communication skills, with the ability to align diverse teams around shared outcomes.
• Analytical and results-oriented mindset: Uses data and Lean problem solving to identify critical issues, make sound decisions, simplify work, and deliver measurable results.
• Change leadership: Able to navigate ambiguity, create structure, promote adoption, and sustain new ways of working.
• Program execution: Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain execution discipline, and deliver effectively in a dynamic environment.

Benefits Available to You

GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: Our Culture | GE Vernova (gecareers.com)

• Our compensation & benefits are designed to reward high performers and help you manage your personal and family needs. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
• A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
• GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.

Additional Information

#LI-Remote - This is a remote positionFor candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $114,100.00 and $190,200.00. 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 November 05, 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.