Operations Strategy & Planning Leader

GE Vernova


Job Location:

Schenectady, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 151400 - 252200
Posted on: Yesterday
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description Summary

You will be embedded at the intersection of some of the most commercially complex technically demanding and strategically significant customer relationships in the U.S. wind energy industry and multi-billion-dollar partnerships between GE Vernova and select key customers.

You will own the operational backbone of that relationship - translating an interconnected suite of long-term commercial agreements into day-to-day execution discipline financial predictability and measurable fleet performance outcomes. You will design the operating model write the playbook and hold the cross-functional team accountable to it. When things get hard - and in accounts this complex they sometimes will - you are the person in the room with the technical credibility commercial judgment and interpersonal composure to find the path forward.

This reports directly to the Executive Account Director for NAM Enterprise Accounts.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Architect the Operating Model:Design and enforce a cross-functional closed-loop rhythm across Sales Warranty MCU and Engineering. You will eliminate no mans land turn over gaps ensuring clear ownership and rapid escalation resolution driving weekly underwriting reviews monthly trend analysis quarterly invoice reconciliation annual strategy assessments and performing any other actions required by management.
  • Own the Financial Narrative:Lead our one set of books operating initiative. You will build and maintain long-term service financial models aligning us with our customers on cost trajectories inventory strategies and capital investment timing.
  • Drive Fleet Performance:Translate field data and technical feedback into measurable reliability improvements. You will be the primary link between the customers fleet needs and GE Vernovas capabilities present and future.
  • Serve as the Contractual Conscience:Navigate the nuance between contractual obligations and operational reality. You will lead non-standard resolutions with a non-zero-sum mindset finding creative solutions that bring mutual benefit GE Vernova and its customers.

Required Qualifications:

  • 4 year degree (or equivalent deep technical / Wind industry experience); STEM degree strongly preferred; equivalent technical experience in wind turbine systems FEMA and field operations will be considered.
  • 10 years in wind energy operations commercial / account management or technical leadership.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Approximately 2530% travel required.

Desired Characteristics:

  • Demonstrated experience negotiating and managing agreements as well as managing operations - preferably large-scale O&M supply or warranty agreements.
  • Demonstrated track record of collaborative problem solving with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Experience designing and implementing cross-functional operating models or SOPs in a complex matrixed organization.
  • A strong grasp of turbine systems and maintenance frameworks.
  • Strong ability to build and maintain long-term financial models.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence matrixed teams without direct authority and manage senior-level customer relationships.

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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

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position the pay range for this position is between $151400.00 and $252200.00. 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: sales incentive.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on June 30 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.
Job Description SummaryYou will be embedded at the intersection of some of the most commercially complex technically demanding and strategically significant customer relationships in the U.S. wind energy industry and multi-billion-dollar partnerships between GE Vernova and select key customers. You...

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