Operations Research & Management Lead

GE Vernova•Greenville, SC

3d•$89,300 - $148,700•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Operations Lead within GE Vernova’s engineering organization, this role advances the operational framework that helps engineering teams scale and execute effectively. It combines analytical risk management, strategic capacity planning, and hands-on leadership to modernize processes and digital tools. The role balances project demand with technical capacity, mitigates operational risks, and uses data-driven insights to refine workflows and deploy operational tools. The position is based at the Greenville, South Carolina facility, with a schedule that can be four days onsite and one day remote. Travel of up to 20% is required. The role offers a salary range of $89,300 to $148,700, potentially adjusted by geographic differential, and eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus.

Requirements

MBA or equivalent advanced business degree.
Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Business, or a highly quantitative field.
1–2 years of pre-MBA experience in a quantitative or analytical role, such as engineering, consulting, data analysis, or equivalent co-op or internship experience.
Comfort with up to 20% travel.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.
Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable.

Nice To Haves

2–4 years of pre-MBA experience in a quantitative or analytical role, such as engineering, consulting, data analysis, or equivalent co-op or internship experience.
Ability to craft a narrative around data, present trade-offs to executive stakeholders, and secure buy-in for operational changes.
Ability to manage project lifecycles from initial scoping and data acquisition through deployment and monitoring.
Experience working with cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization.
Technical proficiency with project management software, resource planning tools, and advanced data visualization platforms such as Power BI or Tableau.
Ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels, including executive leadership.
Proficiency in advanced data modeling, risk assessment techniques, and business intelligence tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or SQL.

Responsibilities

Advance daily management tools and processes using AI to modernize how leaders consume and process data about team performance.
Develop risk analytics frameworks to identify and mitigate operational, financial, and schedule-related risks across the project portfolio.
Develop and maintain operational workflows, using predictive analytics to identify potential project failures and resource gaps before they affect deliverables.
Monitor and report key operational metrics, translating data trends into actionable insights for continuous improvement.
Identify systemic bottlenecks in the engineering lifecycle and drive problem solving to improve project throughput, velocity, and timely delivery of critical outputs.
Use statistical analysis and data mining to identify trends in project performance and resource utilization, then translate insights into optimized scheduling and capacity strategies aligned with long-term engineering goals.
Collaborate with project teams to identify cost-saving opportunities through process optimization and advanced resource scheduling.
Analyze and re-engineer workflows to eliminate waste, improve quality, and ensure compliance with industry standards.
Lead process-improvement implementation, including requirements definition, stakeholder buy-in and engagement, training, and rollout.

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 with a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity, company matching contributions, 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.
Professional development and a challenging work environment.