Lean Leader, Cmpd- Engineering

**Job Description Summary**: This role is responsible for developing and leading the cultural adoption of Lean principles and techniques in the CMPD (Configuration Management Product Definition) organization in alignment with our broader Gas Power Engineering process improvement initiatives.- Act as a member of the CMPD GM staff supporting CMPD process owner(s) to help develop the process design strategy and prioritize improvements.- Define and oversee the portfolio of kaizens and other lean activities to address process improvements tied to GPE Value Stream Improvement strategies and Gas Power Engineering priorities.- Clarify & update progress on the budgetary needs, timing, resource demand, and results from the **CMPD **process improvement efforts per the defined GPE Lean standard work.- Facilitate the timely execution of the **CMPD** improvement projects, kaizens, and other Lean activities throughout the year following the GPE Lean standard work.- Coordinate monthly operating reviews with the **CMPD** Operations Leader to gauge performance of CMPD internal processes with regard to Safety, Quality, Delivery & Cost- Determine need for PSRs based on current trend analysis of process KPIs and known issues pertaining to the broader Gas Power Engineering value streams. Facilitate completion of the PSRs in a timely manner following the GPE Lean standard work.- Coach KPI owners on effective 5 Why Analysis and Root Cause Investigation- Promote a culture of “Lean Thinking” among the Engineering People Leaders- Broaden the usage of Lean problem solving and continuous improvement tools to drive process quality and efficiency across the organization- Provide candid feedback and recommendations to the Gas Power Engineering Lean Team and CMPD Staff on the effectiveness of strategic initiative action plans.- Collaborate and develop strategy along with the Value Stream Lean Leaders to ensure unified strategic execution across Gas Power Engineering- Own the CMPD Program Management Development Program (PPM), followup actions, coaching process owners on how to manage projects**Basic Qualifications**:- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college (Bachelor’s with experience in supporting Manufacturing/Engineering/IT functions/transactional processes also considered) OR equivalent knowledge and experience.- Advanced experience in successfully managing programs/projects or driving continuous improvement initiatives.- Process focused. Ability to challenge the status quo and influence others.- Self-directed agent who can prioritize & manage a multitude of parallel projects, initiatives, activities to deliver results.- Proven to be effective driving outcomes in a large, globally matrixed organization.**LATAM **Qualifications/Requirements***- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college (Bachelor’s with experience in supporting Manufacturing/Engineering/IT functions/transactional processes also considered)- Advanced experience in successfully managing programs/projects or driving continuous improvement initiatives.- Process focused. Ability to challenge the status quo and influence others.- Self-directed agent who can prioritize & manage a multitude of parallel projects, initiatives, activities to deliver results.- Proven to be effective driving outcomes in a large, globally matrixed organization.**Desired Characteristics**:- Preference will be given to current Gas Power Engineering employees.- Demonstrates the GE Vernova Way.- Critical, systems thinker with the ability to bring others along, even those with conflicting priorities.- Demonstrated ability to challenge the status quo and drive continuous improvement.- Comfortable with conflict but leads as a collaborator, facilitator, and strong partner.- Energizer who acts autonomously & engages others to make the impossible possible in times of huge change & opportunity.- Customer advocate who continuously strives to simplify & streamline processes to reduce costs, create capacity & deliver increased customer value.- Data-driven but decisive despite ambiguity.- Engineering or leadership experience in the power generation industry and related to the value stream.- Demonstrated ability to coach and teach Lean tools to others.- Appropriate experience driving business transformation and / or lean adoption, preferably within an Engineering organization.- Clear, concise written and oral communications to the appropriate level.**About Us****Inclusion & Diversity** At GE, 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.- 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 leas