Location: Rugby
Job Description Summary
Do you want to drive the future of operational excellence for our global Electrification business?
GE Vernova is looking for an exceptional Global Lean Leader – Sales & Commercial to join our Electrification team based in Rugby, UK, Paris, France, or Pennsylvania, US.
GE Vernova - The Energy to Change the World
With over 130 years of experience and proven innovation, GE Vernova is leading a new era of energy. We are electrifying the world while working to decarbonize it. Our name reflects our mission. “GE” carries a legacy of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” signals Earth’s lush ecosystems, while “Nova” nods to a new era of lower-carbon energy we are helping to deliver.
Focused on the future, GE Vernova is accelerating the shift to reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. We help customers power economies and deliver electricity vital to health, safety, and quality of life.
Electrification
Our Electrification solutions modernize grids, enable renewable integration, and strengthen energy systems. From software to power conversion and storage, we help create smarter, more resilient energy networks.
Let’s Talk about the Role
The Global Lean Leader – Sales & Commercial will drive and oversee the implementation of Lean methodologies, within the Sales & Commercial functions, across the Power Conversion & Storage (PCS) organization. This role will ensure that business processes are continuously improved to maximize efficiency, facilitate cross-site & cross-functional collaboration, coach local teams on Lean practices, serve as a central resource for knowledge and best practice sharing, and drive a culture of operational excellence on a global scale.
Keeping productivity at the core of continuous process improvement, you will employ various productivity tools/drivers (i.e. AI, Automation) to deliver significant efficiency gains, at scale, within the Sales & Commercial functions.
How You Will Make a Difference
- Leading the global strategy for Sales and Commercial Lean implementation to ensure full alignment with our organizational business objectives.
- Driving significant productivity gains by integrating advanced efficiency tools and automation into existing commercial workflows.
- Building a culture of continuous improvement through high-impact Lean training and mentorship programs for employees at all levels.
- Collaborating with regional and functional leaders to solve complex operational challenges and standardize global processes.
- Improving visibility and accountability by defining key performance indicators (KPIs) and utilizing data-driven insights to track progress.
- Developing and championing change management initiatives that secure stakeholder buy-in and ensure the long-term adoption of Lean practices.
Skills for Success
You should be a collaborative change agent with a proven track record of leading global transformation efforts, featuring:
- The expertise to apply Lean methodologies—such as Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, and A3 Problem Solving—to drive measurable commercial results.
- The capability to influence and lead cross-functional, diverse teams across different geographic regions.
- An understanding of how to bridge the gap between complex technical operations and high-level commercial sales strategies.
- The ability to utilize data-driven decision-making to identify bottlenecks and report on the impact of Lean initiatives.
- A keen interest in leveraging emerging technologies like AI and automation to scale efficiency gains.
A formal education and subsequent University Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Sales/Commercial Management, or a related field are nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.
Where and how you'll work
- This is a permanent position based in our Rugby, UK, Paris, France, or Pennsylvania, US office.
- We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home.
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $128,400.00 and $213,900.00 USD. 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.
Additional Locations: Findlay Township, Paris
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