Manufacturing IT Deployment Leader

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Job Description Summary

This is a fast paced, high impact role at the intersection of Digital Technology & Supply Chain. You will be responsible for wing-to-wing project management & execution of technical projects – at Genba, on the shop floor – to deliver high quality outcomes to our internal and/or external customers. In this role you will: Partner with functional stakeholders/owners to define business requirements to enable business standardization and solve for critical business challenges; Work with technical product team(s) to ensure business requirements translate to technical product design & development; Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure high quality delivery on time & on budget and work with global team members to continuously improve standard work.

Job Description

In this role, you will:

·  Leads the wing-to-wing deployment of Global Supply Chain Eco-System applications (Smartshop, L2L, GSC Shop Floor Platform, etc) at factories in and out of home region. Includes assessment of factory needs, on-boarding of master data, shop floor readiness, change management and go-live deployment.
·  Drives continuous improvement of factory digital technology in support of factory targets. Including facilitating Kaizen, AWO, and problem-solving efforts. Drives continuous improvement of software offering including capturing/prioritizing feedback for software enhancements and leading adoption/implementation efforts of standard factory systems.
·  Participate in Lean Action workouts to ensure that physical changes to material flow is represented in the supporting systems and that new capabilities are developed in concert with the Lean transformation. 
·  Collaborate with business and functional partners and technology leadership in specifying requirements
·  Drive technology discussion and strategy in line with business needs
·  Define execution plan and approach based on project scope, expected timeline and available budget/resources
·  Facilitate convergence of functional and technical knowledge
·  Work with technical team often comprising of members of separate organizations to coordinate day-to-day execution as per outlined plan
·  Cooperate with and manage external vendors as required
·  Ensure pre-defined project management processes and practices are followed. Drive simplification and improvement as necessary
·  Support execution team with resolution of roadblocks and interdependencies. Partner with technical and functional teams external to the project to ensure their tasks are completed as required
·  Manage project risks, scope changes and other non-standard events throughout the life of the project
·  Manage executive level stakeholder communication and progress reporting
·  Ensure quality of deliverables is verified and matching stakeholder expectations
·  Track project outcomes realization and customer satisfaction levels through established metrics against service level. Ensure lessons learned are collected

Qualifications / Requirements

·  Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or other relevant subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and Business) 
·  Minimum 2 years of experience in Computer Science and or Supply Chain
·  Possess a passion for supply chain and manufacturing that demonstrably makes tangible improvements in operations technology and software to drive automation of manufacturing methods 
·  Able to bridge and converge Information/Digital Technology with Operations

Eligibility Requirements:

·  Must be legally authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future
·  This position is 100% onsite at the GE Vernova Greenville, SC plant
·  Ability to travel up to 20% in and out of home region.

Desired Characteristics

·  Strong team player – collaborates well with others to solve problems and actively incorporates input from various sources
·  Experience working with others on a global basis 
·  Experience in group facilitation, coaching, and leading projects.
·  Demonstrated customer focus – evaluates decisions through the eyes of the customer, builds strong customer relationships, creates processes with customer viewpoint and partners with customers to help shape their future initiatives 
·  Strong analytical and strong problem-solving skills -communicates in a clear and succinct manner and effectively evaluates information / data to make decisions, anticipates obstacles and develops plans to resolve, creates actionable strategies and operational plans
·  Change oriented – actively generates process improvements, champions and drives change initiatives, confronts difficult circumstances in creative ways, balances multiple and competing priorities and executes accordingly
·  PMP, ScrumMaster or related Project Management certifications 
·  Proficiency with MS Office suite of products such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Pay Transparency

The base pay range for this position is $88,800.00 - $118,400.00. 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 10% performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. ​ This posting is expected to close on April 9 , 2025, or thereafter.

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

Healthcare benefits 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.

Benefits Available to You

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 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 Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development .

Inclusion & Diversity

At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture , where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong.  Click here to learn more: https://jobs.gecareers.com/vernova/global/en/i-d-e

About GE Gas Power

GE Gas Power engineers cleaner, more accessible energy that people depend on, powering growth and prosperity for people everywhere. Our leading technologies produce a third of the world’s electricity thanks to our talented people, who make gas work for our customers, stakeholders and the world. Through relentless innovation and continuous partnership with our customers, we are building the energy technologies of the future and providing the cleaner, more efficient power people depend on today.

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an  Equal Opportunity Employer . 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 Vernova 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