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Aero Cost Leader (mfd)

GE Vernova


Job Location:

Houston, TX - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 140300 - 233800
Posted: 25 September 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 24 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description Summary
Vernova Purpose

GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable affordable and sustainable energy while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health safety security and improved quality of life. Are you excited at the opportunity to electrify and decarbonize the world

What impact youll make

The Aero Cost Leader will lead the strategy and execution of cost-reduction initiatives across the Aeroderivative business. This role is responsible for driving margin expansion by identifying validating and implementing cost-out projects in repair shop operations field services and material sourcing. You will work cross-functionally with Engineering Sourcing Finance and Execution teams to deliver sustainable cost-out results while maintaining the highest levels of quality safety and customer satisfaction.

Job Description

What youll do

  • Identify prioritize and lead cost-out opportunities to define and execute a multi-year cost-out roadmap aligned with business margin targets.
  • Develop and manage a structured cost-reduction pipeline with clear targets owners timelines and savings validation
  • Partner with AAJV GEA and internal partners (operation execution finance fulfillment engineering product line and commercial teams) to reduce operational and material cost
  • Lead cross-functional teams through the full lifecycle of cost-out projects with rigorous tracking of milestones delivery and benefits reporting progress to leadership
  • Understanding cost to determine trends and main cost drivers across different value streams at fleet level (Repairs Rotables Engines OFS)
  • Work closely with Finance to ensure all cost-out initiatives are properly scoped measured and reflected in the Profit & Loss (P&L) statements.
  • Culture of Productivity:Promote a continuous improvement mindset across the services organization.
  • Drive root-cause problem solving
  • Ensure cost-out actions do not negatively affect safety compliance or customer commitments
  • Build accountability and follow-through across teams to sustain improvements

What youll bring (Basic Qualifications)

  • Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent knowledge/experience.
  • Significant experience in operational improvement Lean continuous improvement or turnaround/cost transformation
  • Significant experience in industrial/energy services maintenance field operations manufacturing or asset-intensive environments
  • Solid understanding of financial metrics savings tracking and business case development
  • Ability to influence without direct authority
  • Strong facilitation communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Data-driven approach with practical problem-solving capability

Success Measures (Take Out)


Value of validated cost savings delivered

Reduction in cost base or operating expense

Implementation rate of agreed actions

Sustained savings over time

Minimal impact on safety quality and customer satisfaction


The pay range for this position in Spain:

88000.00 - 110000.00 - 132000.00


The pay range for this position in Italy:

89600.00 - 112000.00 - 134400.00

Additional Information

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: No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

Application Deadline: October 03 2026

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position the pay range for this position is between $140300.00 and $233800.00. 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 candidates 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 25 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.

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