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Job Description Summary

The Americas operations leader will develop and operationalize a lean framework to enable a wing-to-wing customer solution from competitive proposal to project execution of the solution. The leader will be responsible for designing the Operations complete with metrics/KPIs and for driving continuous improvement with a lean mindset.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for developing a world-class lean ITR framework in partnership with ITO counterparts for the Americas New Unit Projects organization.

• Responsible for implementation of the operating rhythm across the entire portfolio to ensure consistent process compliance across all project phases

• Ensures Pole KPIs (technical, strategy, financial, Operating metrics) are in place and driven to target; Drives internal delivery and responsibilities across the organization

• Represent the OTR (Order to Remittance) Americas organization at senior level business meetings, and support business level actions and presentations

• Maintain and report operational and financial metrics for the Americas NU Projects organization.

• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of workload forecasting process

• Manage timely data collection to update operations metrics to achieve productivity targets, reduce cost, eliminate defects, and deliver excellent customer service. Further leverage the data to continuously optimize ITR processes, drive developments, while maintaining standard work across the organization. Work closely with global peers to define, influence, and implement global best practices.

• Ensure timely capture of lessons learned during bidding and execution phases to reduce margin erosion and budget variances in a closed loop manner.

• Anticipates, plans, executes, and measures operational and business risk mitigation

• Ability to manage complex issues within functional areas of expertise; will be involved in long-term planning and contribute to the overall business strategy.

• Lead efforts aligned to the business line strategies for Safety, Quality, Delivery & Cost.

• Partner with cross functional business leaders, peers, and technical resources to integrate business tools while delivering cost effective solutions for business success.

• Leads with a Lean mindset. Leverages Lean in the quest to reduce waste and improve customer value. Practices and promotes Lean concepts.

• Model and promote good meeting etiquette including clear and timely agendas, pre-read material, and action item documentation with consistent follow up to completion.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college of Science in Engineering.

• 8-10 direct experience

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong budget and schedules development and oversight skills

• Excellent ability to delegate responsibilities while maintaining organizational control of operations and customer solutions

• Highly trained in conflict management and business negotiation processes

• Knowledge of general business software and aptitude to learn new applicationsMaster's degree in Engineering

• Self-driven with the ability to work in a global team

• Exhibits the GE Leadership Behaviors: acts with humility, leads with transparency, delivers with focus

• Experience in Operations or project management in engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain environments

• Strong IT skills, including database development

• Multiple years of financial and account reporting

• Leads with a Lean mindset and is skilled in applying Lean tools to improving business operations. Specifically Daily Management, Standard Work, and Monthly Operating Reviews based on Bowler/KPIs.

• Demonstrated ability to perform inclusively in a diverse environment and to promote inclusion and diversity in the workplace

• Experience in Operations or project management in an engineering environment

• Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems

About Us

For U.S. based candidates only, for purposes of complying with U.S. pay transparency requirements, the base pay range for this position is $154,800-$258,000 USD Annual.

The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for a Variable Incentive (VIC) Bonus of 15%.

*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

This position will stay open on the career website until at least October 10, 2024.

Benefits Available to You:

GE 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: https://jobs.gecareers.com/global/en/ge-career-benefits

• Our compensation & benefits are designed to help you manage your personal and family needs, while rewarding high performers. 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 invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development .

Healthcare benefit s include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 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 planning consultants.

Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor 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 Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . 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 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

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