Summary

Our region is growing, and we are searching for a transformational leader to support our operations team with this expansion. The successful candidate will lead our North America operations team which is responsible for delivery of our products, services and solutions to the satisfaction of the customers in our region. The Regional Operations Leader is responsible for the operational performance (P/L), quality, customer support and customer satisfaction. She/he will lead the actions for P&L/cash monthly, quarterly and yearly targets in full compliance with EHS and GE Values.

About us

Grid Solutions, a GE Renewable Energy business, serves customers globally with over 13,000 employees. We provide power utilities and industries worldwide with equipment, systems, and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. We are focused on addressing the challenges of the energy transition by enabling the safe and reliable connection of renewable and distributed energy resources to the grid. For more about GE’s Grid Solutions, visit https://www.gegridsolutions.com

Why we come to work

At GE Renewable Energy, our team always up for the challenge - and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the green energy transition.

Major Responsibilities:

• Drive structural improvements to operations in line with PL delivery model and footprint, drive change initiatives as required to improve efficiencies and execute on business commitments
• Coordinate technical support and coaching for complex & strategic projects
• Lead the operations team including Project management, Engineering, Supply management, Order administration/customer support, PMO, Service.
• Identify, and lead improvements to operations processes and delivery models.
• Support the deployment of world-class processes and practices, methods and harmonized tools for project execution provided by the Global Operations Team
• Ramp up operations capabilities to support growth in existing and new product/solutions portfolio
• Initiate and lead supply chain activities to ensure on time delivery and best cost
• Ensure compliance with operations process and procedures, and EHS and HR values.
• Promote good practices sharing between units with the support of the Global Operation team
• Overall operations governance (push sales, cash call, regional review with P&L follow-up)
• Team growth and development. Promote diversity, multicultural experience and enforce technical versatility
• Lead the execution of projects, ensuring commitment to customer satisfaction, risks mitigation & cost optimization

Basic Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience in the utility and industrial power systems designs and practices.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in applicable markets (e.g., electrical distribution, transmission, industrial and renewable).
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college, or equivalent
• Willingness and ability to travel as required up to 30%

Additional Qualifications

• Ability to relate customers challenges to GE solutions and customer requirements
• Strong knowledge of operational improvements
• Ability to work effectively across functions, regions, and cultures.
• Excellent written/oral communication and interpersonal skills, customer focused, enthusiastic.
• Strong customer service, business acumen and commercial savvy.
• Strong leadership and team development skills

Additional Information

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position