Software & Controls Solutions Lean Leader

Job Description Summary

The Software & Controls Solutions Lean Leader role will own and drive operational excellence across critical functions in the Software & Controls Solutions business by championing best practices and providing subject matter expertise for lean operating method and kaizen promotion, aligned with GE Vernova culture and goals. This role provides leadership in the areas of deploying the lean operating method including hoshin and lean learning, lean coaching for operating method deployment, and kaizen promotion.

This role will report into the Software & Controls Solutions Business Operations Leader and partner across value streams – win, design, buy, build, execute – with focus, oversight, and responsibility to ensure efficiency, continuous improvement, and stakeholder satisfaction.

• Lead the lean operating strategy for Software & Controls Solutions aligned to Business Operations priorities, growth objectives, and efficiency targets.
• Partner across Business Operations value streams, Software & Controls segment teams, and stakeholders to ensure consistent deployment of Kaizen Promotion Office standards and the Lean Operating Method.
• Own Lean Operating Method deployment by assessing baselines, identifying improvement opportunities, coaching leaders, and driving maturity across all required elements.
• Strengthen monthly operating rhythms, KPI reviews, and structured problem solving to improve process effectiveness, execution discipline, and measurable performance outcomes.
• Define and deploy kaizen standards for scoping, planning, execution, participation, reporting, and sustainment, including support for Leaders Driving Change and enterprise kaizen initiatives.
• Manage sustainable productivity program through integrated value stream roadmaps, simplification of complex processes, waste reduction, lead‑time improvement, and cross‑functional alignment.
• Champion innovative solutions, including automation and AI, to improve execution, scale best practices, and enable more efficient and effective processes.
• Build an inclusive culture of continuous improvement aligned to the GE Vernova Way, with strong focus on EHS, quality, engagement, and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Deliver consistent, measurable, and sustainable year‑over‑year results on key KPIs through Lean Roadmap development and implementation.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in implementation and leadership in Operations / Lean / Quality / Continuous Improvement, with experience in deploying Lean.
• Strong knowledge of lean fundamentals and operating methods.
• English fluency.
• Willingness to travel 20–50%.

• Lean practitioner, capable and experienced on facilitating kaizen events and coaching the core tools such as Daily Management, structured Problem Solving, Value Stream and Process Mapping, Standard Work, Transactional Process Improvement.
• Demonstrated influencing and lean problem‑solving abilities;
  High Say‑do ratio.
• Strong proven track record of delivering on business KPIs, ideally with strong emphasis on successfully leveraging Lean methodologies.
• Ability to listen, learn, act and scale.
• Proven change driver with focus on executing efficiently in a complex, diverse and dynamic cross functional global team.
• Highly collaborative and transparent, with effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Embraces and promote a One Team mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs/projects including the ability to collaborate, plan, and executive execute programs.
• Project management skills.

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development,…