AI Strategy & Transformation Operations Leader
About The Position
The AI Strategy & Transformation Operations Leader is a staff-level role within GE Vernova's Wind Engineering AI Strategy & Transformation team. Partnering with the Director in running the organization, this role owns operational excellence across the team and ensures that the systems, processes, and rhythms needed to run a high-performing AI transformation function are in place, efficient, and continuously improving. The Operations Leader owns how the team operates as a whole, setting the operating cadence, connecting priorities across the AI Portfolio Manager, AI Adoption & Enablement Leader, and AI Architects, and raising team effectiveness through disciplined execution. Reporting to the Director, AI Strategy & Transformation, the role extends the Director's reach across portfolio operations, enablement, stakeholder coordination, and cross-functional program management. The role also owns the team's performance management system, leads Wind Engineering's Monthly Operating Review, and serves as Scrum Master for the AI Architects. It coordinates AI initiatives and stakeholders across Engineering, Digital, Finance, ARC Foundry, and HR.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
- 7 or more years of experience in operational excellence, business operations, program coordination, or transformation roles within a complex technical or matrixed organization.
- 5 or more years of experience with data and analytics, including dashboards, trend analysis, and performance reporting.
Nice To Haves
- MBA or advanced degree, particularly with coursework in AI, business analytics, technology strategy, or organizational management.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including the ability to synthesize information into insights and leadership-ready recommendations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing materials for senior and executive audiences.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, maintain accuracy under time pressure, and deliver consistently in ambiguous environments.
- Collaborative working style and experience building relationships across functions and influencing without direct authority.
- Familiarity with AI development concepts, including model lifecycle, generative AI applications, or AI governance frameworks.
- Experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, or continuous improvement methodologies to operational or program management challenges.
- Exposure to change management, technology adoption, or organizational learning principles.
- Experience within industrial, engineering, energy, or manufacturing environments.
- Familiarity with portfolio or PMO tooling, executive reporting, or governance documentation.
- Growth mindset, comfort with ambiguity, motivation to improve team operations, and commitment to building scalable systems.
Responsibilities
- Own operating rhythms and standard work for the AI Strategy & Transformation team, including meeting cadences, reporting, intake, and documentation.
- Own the team's operating calendar and leadership agenda in partnership with the Director.
- Lead Kaizen and Lean improvements, and develop scalable templates, playbooks, and execution frameworks.
- Track team health indicators, lessons learned, and decision records.
- Lead Wind Engineering's Monthly Operating Review, including agenda preparation, pre-reads, and follow-through.
- Define key performance metrics for delivery, adoption, value, and operational health, with clear owners and targets.
- Manage the AI Bowler, flag off-track items, and drive countermeasures to closure.
- Apply Lean daily management practices, including tiered huddles, visual management, and A3, to close gaps.
- Track risks and dependencies, escalate when needed, and improve the review framework over time.
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies for the AI Architects, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Coordinate sprint plans and dependencies across AI Architects and align priorities with the AI Portfolio.
- Work with the AI Portfolio Manager to keep the backlog groomed, prioritized, and ready for upcoming sprints.
- Remove impediments, shield the team from distractions, and track velocity, sprint commitments, and delivery metrics.
- Continuously improve the AI Architects' Agile practices.
- Coordinate AI initiatives across Engineering, Digital, Finance, ARC Foundry, and HR.
- Facilitate cross-functional sessions and track action items and blockers through to closure.
- Deliver team communications that build awareness and trust in AI initiatives.
- Maintain an integrated view of priorities and dependencies across AI Architects and engineering leads.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
- Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services
- GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, including a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching and company retirement contributions
- Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
- Tuition assistance
- Adoption assistance
- Paid parental leave
- Disability benefits
- Life insurance
- 12 paid holidays
- Permissive time off
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Relocation assistance
- Professional development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
