Wind Quality Chief of Staff

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Job Description Summary

Strategic execution partner and trusted advisor to the Wind Quality Leader, responsible for driving the operating rhythm, governance, and program management across the Wind Quality portfolio. This role will structure and accelerate delivery of key initiatives including Blades wing-to-wing, QMR processes (10–12 processes), Dogger Bank C readiness, and the “One Wind” QMS project. Support standing up and a Quality Council to align the business under a unified quality leadership structure; and support the transition of LWQ for Onshore from Service. The Chief of Staff will coordinate across functions and regions, manage external partners (e.g., Genpact for QMS support), and ensure resources, budgets, and change management are in place to achieve outcomes. Strong change agent, operator, and program leader with the ability to turn strategy into repeatable execution. With great communications skills using and supporting to convey messages to executive leadership teams with the use of Power point.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

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Strategic partner and governance lead

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Serve as advisor and execution arm to the Wind Quality Leader; translate strategy into integrated roadmaps and clear outcomes.

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Support running the Wind Quality Council governance (cadence, agenda, action tracking) to align on priorities, decisions, and accountability across the unified quality leadership structure.

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Create and maintain standard operating mechanisms (weekly/monthly/quarterly reviews, tiered ops reviews, decision forums).

 

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Leadership for priority initiatives

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Support and lead:

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Blades wing-to-wing quality improvements.

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QMR processes (10–12 processes) standardization and sustainment.

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Dogger Bank C readiness (cross-functional readiness plan, risks, dependencies).

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“One Wind” QMS program (design, deployment, adoption, and sustainment), including coordination with Genpact and the established support model.

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Drive structured execution: scoped charters, integrated master plans, critical path and dependency management, risk/issue management, and benefits realization.

 

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Stakeholder, partner, and vendor management

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Orchestrate cross-functional teams (Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Projects, Service, HSE, Compliance, IT/Digital) to remove roadblocks and deliver outcomes.

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Manage external partners (e.g., Genpact) including SOWs, SLAs, intake, and value tracking; ensure seamless handoffs and sustained support.

 

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Performance management and communications

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Define and track KPIs for each initiative and for the Quality organization (e.g., QMS adoption, process maturity, NCR/defect trends, cycle times, audit readiness).

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Build clear dashboards and reporting (weekly/monthly/quarterly) and prepare executive-level materials for internal and external engagements.

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Lead change management, communications, and training plans to drive adoption and sustainment.

 

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Budget, resources, and operations

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Support budget planning and tracking for the Quality portfolio; manage resource plans and prioritization across concurrent workstreams.

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Establish standard work, playbooks, and toolkits to enable repeatable, scalable execution.

 

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Continuous improvement and problem solving

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Comfortably navigate the systems of records to analyse results and adjusting path.

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Apply Lean and structured problem-solving (e.g., A3, 8D) to address root causes and institutionalize improvements across processes and sites.

 

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Professionalism and leadership

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Model high standards in meetings, decision-making rigor, and follow-through.

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May independently lead cross-functional teams and special projects with moderate to high complexity.

 

Required Qualifications

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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.

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Minimum 5 years of management consulting or equivalent internal change management/process improvement experience leading cross-functional programs.

 

Desired Characteristics

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Demonstrated experience standing up PMO/Chief of Staff capabilities and running governance councils across multiple concurrent initiatives.

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Strong stakeholder management, executive communications, and influence skills; ability to align diverse teams around clear priorities and outcomes.

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Proficiency in building metrics and dashboards and using data to drive decisions.

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Industrial background

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Formal project management and/or process improvement credentials (PMP, Lean, Six Sigma, etc.).

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MBA or Masters degree from an accredited university.

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Strong oral, written, and presentation skills; ability to create compelling executive collateral.

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Ability to operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage significant parallel work packages.

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High interpersonal leadership, influencing skills, ambition, and self-confidence.

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Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve complex problems; ability to document, plan, and execute programs across regions and time zones.

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Broad business acumen and comfort with ambiguity; hands-on operator mindset.

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Willingness to travel as required.
 

Note:
To comply with US immigration and other legal requirements, it is necessary to specify the minimum number of years' experience required for any role based within the USA. For roles outside of the USA, to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, the JDs should focus on the substantive level of experience required for the role and a minimum number of years should NOT be used.

Pay Transparency:

For U.S. based candidates only, for purposes of complying with U.S. pay transparency requirements, the base pay range for this position is $178,000.00 - 238,000.00USD Annually. 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 15% annual performance incentive.

This posting is expected to close on 10/30/2025

*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 reward high performers and help you manage your personal and family needs. 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

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