OTR Business Operations & Lean Manager (f/m/d)

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2 Locations
In-Office
Senior level
Energy • Manufacturing • Solar • Renewable Energy
GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy.
The Role
Lead and deliver end-to-end Lean initiatives across Order-to-Remittance, driving Kaizen events, process standardization, and structured problem solving. Align cross-functional stakeholders, track S-Q-D-C+ KPIs, deploy AI-enabled automation where appropriate, coach teams on standard work, and achieve measurable productivity, cycle time, quality, and cost improvements.
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Job Description SummaryAs OTR Business Operations & Lean Manager, you will support the Process Excellence Order-to-Remittance (OTR) Lean Leader in executing the Lean and Business Operations strategy across OTR. You will translate priorities into actionable initiatives and drive disciplined, cross-functional delivery, working hands-on with stakeholders to identify inefficiencies, standardize processes, and deliver measurable improvements in productivity and Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (S-Q-D-C+) performance through Lean deployment and structured problem solving.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

  • Drive Lean Execution: Own the delivery of assigned Lean initiatives end-to-end — managing milestones, risks, and dependencies — and track progress against S-Q-D-C+ metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure measurable impact
  • Enable Cross-Functional Alignment: Work closely with Project Management, Poles Operations, Global Operations, and other stakeholders to ensure Lean priorities are understood, aligned, and delivered. Facilitate daily management routines, operational reviews, and performance tracking, and support leaders in resolving bottlenecks through structured problem solving
  • Lead Kaizen & Structured Problem Solving: Lead Kaizen events and structured problem-solving sessions to eliminate waste, reduce cycle time, and deliver productivity targets. Apply Lean tools — including process mapping, root cause analysis, and standard work — to drive measurable, sustained improvements
  • Standardize & Build Capability: Drive standardization and simplification across OTR through the development and deployment of standard work, templates, and Lean playbooks. Coach teams to apply Lean principles, daily management practices, and structured problem solving, building a culture of ownership and continuous improvement
  • Accelerate AI-Enabled Transformation: Identify and deploy AI-enabled solutions that accelerate Lean initiatives and improve operational productivity. Integrate automation and data-driven approaches into core operating rhythms and enable teams to adopt faster, more informed ways of working
     

Qualifications / Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in industrial or commercial area or equivalent experience or qualifications
  • Significant experience in delivering end-to-end improvement initiatives in OTR, Project Management, or Operations environments
  • Proven track record of driving measurable impact across productivity, cycle time, and quality outcomes
  • Strong hands-on application of Lean tools, including Kaizen facilitation, daily management, root cause analysis, and standard work
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional execution in a matrixed, global organization, including influencing and challenging stakeholders without direct authority
  • Strong analytical approach with the ability to translate data into actions and track performance against S-Q-D-C+ metrics and KPIs
  • Proven experience managing multiple workstreams simultaneously with full ownership of delivery

Desired Characteristics

  • High ownership and bias for action, delivering end-to-end with minimal supervision
  • Strong execution discipline and Say-Do ratio, with consistent follow-through
  • Ability to operate independently while aligned, acting as an extension of the Lean Leader
  • Comfortable challenging stakeholders and pushing for results
  • Structured, hands-on problem solver with focus on root cause and sustainable outcomes
  • Strong collaborator able to build trust across functions
  • Agile and practical mindset: able to prioritize, simplify, and focus on impact 
  • Growth mindset with interest in AI-enabled ways of working
  • Thrives in high-demand, multi-priority environments

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in industrial or commercial area or equivalent experience
  • Significant experience delivering end-to-end improvement initiatives in OTR, Project Management, or Operations
  • Proven track record of driving measurable impact across productivity, cycle time, and quality outcomes
  • Strong hands-on application of Lean tools including Kaizen facilitation, daily management, root cause analysis, and standard work
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional execution in a matrixed, global organization and influence without authority
  • Strong analytical approach with ability to translate data into actions and track performance against S-Q-D-C+ metrics and KPIs
  • Proven experience managing multiple workstreams simultaneously with full ownership of delivery

GE Vernova Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GE Vernova and has not been reviewed or approved by GE Vernova.

  • Retirement Support The 401(k) plan includes company matching contributions and additional company retirement contributions, with access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Feedback suggests this structure supports long-term savings beyond a basic match.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave is available with flexible, continuous or non-continuous usage, and is complemented by adoption resources and Work/Life Connections guidance. Maternity leave is described as extended relative to typical workplace norms.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off programs include 12 paid holidays, permissive time off for many salaried roles, and dedicated personal, illness, and caregiving time for U.S. new hires. Some hourly roles start with a defined PTO bank, while other roles may offer unlimited time off.

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The Company
HQ: Cambridge, MA
75,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2024

What We Do

GE Vernova is a planned purpose-built company on a mission to electrify the planet while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. GE Vernova brings together GE’s portfolio of energy businesses including Power, Wind, Electrification and Digital businesses. With focus, GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World.

Why Work With Us

Join our team, to evolve and grow, surrounded by some of the brightest minds in the industry who help you get better every day. You’ll get the chance to rewrite the rules, work on cutting-edge technology, and be part of a global team for positive change.

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