KPO Lean Leader (Power Business Operations CoE)

GE Vernova•Schenectady, NY

4d•$114,100 - $190,200•Remote

About The Position

The KPO Lean Leader, within the Power Business Operations Center of Excellence, partners with assigned functions to deploy Lean practices that improve execution, process effectiveness, and business outcomes. The role supports the development and execution of functional Lean Roadmaps and facilitates improvement initiatives aligned with business priorities. It also strengthens the Lean Operating Method through Hoshin deployment, operating rhythms, Lean learning, coaching, and kaizen promotion. In addition to direct functional support, the KPO Lean Leader supports or leads 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. The position is remote and may require travel up to 25%.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to lead hands-on improvement work and facilitate teams from problem definition through implementation and sustainment.
Experience supporting transactional, enabling, operational, or cross-functional processes in a complex business environment.
Ability to connect strategic priorities to Lean Roadmaps, improvement activity, KPIs, and operating rhythms.
Ability to support or lead broader programs, standards, and improvement initiatives beyond an assigned functional scope.
Strong coaching skills with the ability to build practical Lean capability in leaders and teams.
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.
Ability to navigate ambiguity, create structure, promote adoption, and sustain new ways of working.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain execution discipline, and deliver effectively in a dynamic environment.

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 a strong focus on EHS, quality, customer outcomes, collaboration, and sustainable results.

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 eligibility.
On-the-job learning and development opportunities.