GE Vernova

Strategic Leader, Configuration Management - Steam Turbine and Generator

GE Vernova$131K — $219K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in an engineering field from an accredited university or college
  • At least 10 years of experience in Configuration Management, Systems Engineering, Product Structure Management, or related fields in a complex industrial environment

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic initiatives to enhance product structure integrity and process alignment within Configuration Management
  • Strengthen integration of engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and order management
  • Establish product and order data structures for configuration management across multiple plants
  • Support advanced order management for multiple service lines
  • Act as a central coordination point across cross-functional teams and locations
  • Drive change efforts in configuration management and support standard processes
  • Identify risks and implement solutions to improve operational workflows

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • Access to Health Coach and a 24/7 nurse-based resource
  • Employee Assistance Program for confidential assessment and counseling
  • Retirement benefits including 401(k) with company matching and retirement contributions
  • Tuition and adoption assistance
  • Paid parental leave and disability benefits
  • 12 paid holidays and permissive time off
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary
The Configuration Management organization is seeking a strategic leader to advance configuration management capabilities across multiple manufacturing plants in North America and Europe. This role will focus on connecting the dots across existing systems and processes to strengthen the digital thread, improve data integrity, and enable advanced order management for New Units, Gas Services, and Steam Services.

The position serves as a key bridge between Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, IT, Finance, and Commercial teams to align product structures, data governance, and order flow across the enterprise. This role is responsible for driving standardization, integration, and operational excellence within the configuration management space.

The required work location for this role is Greenville, SC (relocation assistance provided if not already local)

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

Configuration Management Leadership
  • Lead strategic initiatives within the Configuration Management organization to improve product structure integrity, data consistency, and process alignment.
  • Serve as a technical and operational leader for configuration-related practices across Steam Turbine and Generator product lines.
  • Ensure configuration methods support scalable, repeatable, and business-aligned execution across New Units, Gas Services, and Steam Services.

Digital Thread Integration
  • Strengthen the digital thread by connecting engineering, configuration, manufacturing, supply chain, and order management processes.
  • Ensure data continuity and traceability across existing systems and workflows.
  • Identify gaps, dependencies, and opportunities to improve connectivity between product definition, plant execution, and customer commitments.

Data Structuring and Governance
  • Establish and govern product and order data structures required to support configuration management across multiple plants.
  • Standardize naming conventions, configuration logic, and data flows to improve consistency and usability.
  • Promote data quality and master data discipline across functions and regions.

Advanced Order Management
  • Support the development and execution of advanced order management processes for New Units, Gas Services, and Steam Services.
  • Align order management requirements with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial needs.
  • Improve visibility, accuracy, and control of order-related data and configuration inputs.

Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Act as the central coordination point across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, IT, Finance, and Commercial teams.
  • Influence stakeholders across North America and Europe to align on configuration standards and business priorities.
  • Drive decisions that balance operational feasibility, customer requirements, and configuration integrity.

Transformation and Change Leadership
  • Lead change efforts associated with configuration management process improvements, digital adoption, and cross-functional alignment.
  • Partner with plant and functional leaders to support adoption of standard processes and connected workflows.
  • Identify risks, dependencies, and implementation barriers and drive mitigation plans.

Operational Excellence
  • Identify opportunities to simplify workflows, reduce manual effort, and improve configuration accuracy.
  • Drive standardization and repeatability in configuration-related processes across sites.
  • Use metrics and governance to measure progress, quality, and business impact.

Technology and Process Partnership
  • Partner with IT and digital teams to define requirements for existing and future system capabilities that support configuration management.
  • Ensure systems and process architecture support scalable and sustainable configuration practices.
  • Influence digital solutions that improve end-to-end integration without assuming ownership of ERP deployment.


Required Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in an engineering field from an accredited university or college
  • At least 10 years of experience in Configuration Management, Systems Engineering, Product Structure Management, or related disciplines in a complex industrial environment


Eligibility Requirements:
  • The required work location for this role is Greenville, SC (relocation assistance provided if not already local)


Desired Characteristics:
  • Demonstrated manufacturing experience in HD ST or Generator components or final assembly
  • Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and IT.
  • Strong understanding of manufactured product structures, configuration logic, and order-to-execution processes.
  • Proven ability to work across multiple sites and regions, particularly North America and Europe.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
  • Strong analytical and program leadership capabilities.
  • Experience in Steam Turbine and Generator, rotating equipment, or complex engineered products.
  • Strong understanding of configuration management principles, digital thread, and data governance.
  • Experience supporting advanced order management and plant-level execution processes.
  • Familiarity with product structure harmonization and cross-functional change management.
  • Ability to lead through influence in a matrixed, global organization.
  • Track record of improving process consistency, data quality, and operational alignment.


Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $131,700.00 and $219,300.00. 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.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on September 02, 2026.

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, 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 Vernova 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 financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, "GE Vernova") sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova 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 GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

About GE Vernova

GE Vernova is an energy business company. They provide digital, energy consulting, energy financial services, gas power, grid solutions, nuclear energy, power conversion, renewable energy, steam power, and so on.

GE Vernova Careers

There has never been a more opportune time to join GE Vernova, a leader in innovative energy solutions. As a pivotal player in the energy sector, GE Vernova offers a plethora of job opportunities that cater to a diverse range of skills and professional aspirations.

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GE Vernova is committed to fostering professional growth through comprehensive career development opportunities. The company supports its team members' career trajectories with robust training programs, including leadership development and diversity training.

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