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KPO Lean Leader (Power Business Operations CoE)

GE Vernova

Atlanta, United States

Full Time

Posted November 5, 2026

$114k - $190k

Power Generation

Remote

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed November 6, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Power Generation
Pay provenance: Employer-provided pay

Job Description

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.

Key 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.

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.

Benefits & Perks

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.