Controls Lean Leader

Job Description Summary Coach, lead, and drive Lean behaviors, principles, and tools across an operational or functional area, fostering a culture of continuous improvement that delivers step-change improvements in key business metrics.

Job Description

At GE Vernova Gas Power, we are pioneering the future of energy. We engineer cleaner, more accessible power that drives global growth and human progress. Through relentless innovation and deep collaboration with our customers, we deliver the reliable electricity the world relies on today while actively building the decarbonized energy technologies of tomorrow.

The Controls Lean Leader translates strategy into measurable business results by serving as the embedded Lean practitioner within the organization. In this role, you will partner closely with Engineering leaders to drive improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) through hands-on coaching, Kaizen events, and structured problem-solving methodologies. Working collaboratively with Business Operations, Quality, and Lean leaders, you will help execute the Engineering continuous improvement roadmap while building sustainable Lean capabilities and fostering a culture of operational excellence across the organization.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Partner with Controls Engineering leaders as their primary Lean coach to deliver the Engineering improvement roadmap and value stream priorities.
• Identify performance gaps with leaders and lead improvement initiatives that raise Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity.
• Execute the portfolio of Lean initiatives and Kaizen events aligned with Controls Engineering priorities and the ITR roadmap.
• Facilitate Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen events, and Standard Work development across the organization.
• Implement and sustain Daily Management and Leader Standard Work so improvements become part of daily operations.
• Lead Problem Solving Reviews, A3s, PDCA cycles, and Root Cause Analysis to close operational performance gaps.
• Prepare process performance data and facilitate structured problem solving for Monthly Operating Reviews, ensuring improvement actions finish on time.
• Track execution status, realized benefits, and sustainment of Lean initiatives, using data to guide decisions with process owners.
• Coach and mentor leaders and teams in Lean principles and visual management, and share lessons learned across Engineering organizations.

Required Qualifications (US):

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related field, with 8 years relevant experience.
• 5 years of experience leading continuous improvement or Lean initiatives, including at least 3 years in an engineering, product development, or other knowledge-work environment.
• Facilitated at least 5 Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping sessions, or A3/structured problem-solving efforts, with documented results.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience coaching leaders at the manager level and above in Lean behaviors, including Daily Management and Leader Standard Work.

Required Qualifications (Outside of US):

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, Operations, or a related technical discipline.
• Demonstrated experience leading Lean deployment, continuous improvement, operational excellence, or business transformation initiatives.
• Experience facilitating Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping, Daily Management, and structured problem solving.
• Proven ability to coach leaders and influence change within a matrixed engineering or operational environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate operational challenges into measurable improvements.
• Ability to manage multiple improvement initiatives while driving execution and sustaining results.

Desired Qualifications:

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt, or equivalent certification.
• Experience applying Lean in controls, software, or systems engineering environments.
• Experience supporting Monthly Operating Reviews or similar governance cadences.
• Track record of quantifying and reporting benefits from improvement initiatives.
• Experience working across a matrixed, multi-site organization.
• Skill in data analysis and visualization tools to support metric-based decisions.
• Experience mentoring others to lead Kaizen events or problem solving independently.
• Familiarity with an ITR (or comparable) improvement roadmap framework.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting to senior leaders.

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $131,700.00 and $219,300.00. 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 10, 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.