Repair Solution Leader - EMEAA (f/m/d)
GE Vernova · Elbląg
Job Description Summary
The ROW / EMEAA Repair Solutions Leader is accountable for the future-state repair strategy and repair process ownership for Steam Turbine repair scopes across the ROW / EMEAA region, including EMENAT, APAC, SSA, and India, within the Outage Value Stream. This role owns the 6–24 month repair demand segmentation, repair network strategy, capability roadmap, productivity roadmap, and systems/dataflow strategy across GE Vernova repair shops, on-site repair solutions, and qualified third-party repair suppliers.In this role, you will partner cross-functionally across GSC, SPS, Engineering, Commercial, Master Scheduling, Shop Operations, Sourcing, Field Execution, OSM, and regional teams in EMENAT, APAC, SSA, and India to translate S&OP demand signals into actionable strategies for which repair scope should be executed in GE shops, on site, or with third parties. The role leads repair lead-time reduction and productivity programs from opportunity identification through sustainable deployment, while ensuring that repair demand, capacity, process standards, and IT tool interfaces are managed as an integrated part of the Outage Value Stream.
Job Description
- Own future-state repair strategy for Steam Turbine outages across the ROW / EMEAA region, including EMENAT, APAC, SSA, and India, with primary accountability for 6–24 month repair demand segmentation, repair network design, capability roadmap, and process governance.
- Develop S&OP-based strategies for determining which repair scopes are best executed in GE Vernova repair shops, on site, or through qualified third-party repair suppliers.
- Lead repair productivity and lead-time reduction programs for in-shop and on-site repair flows, from identification of improvement opportunities through sustainable deployment.
- Own the SPS repair process content within the Outage Value Stream, including process governance, standard work, process interfaces, and continuous improvement roadmap.
- Define requirements for IT tools and dataflows used to manage repair demand, capacity, and execution visibility across on-site, in-shop, and third-party channels across the ROW / EMEAA region.
- Partner cross-functionally across GSC, SPS, Engineering, Commercial, Sourcing, Shop Operations, Field Execution, and regional teams to align repair priorities, capability plans, and execution support across EMENAT, APAC, SSA, and India.
Expected Competencies / Skills
- Strong knowledge of Steam Turbine and Generator repair processes, outage execution, repair shop flows, on-site repair execution, and service operations.
- Ability to develop repair network strategies across GE shops, on-site repair teams, and third-party suppliers.
- Strong understanding of S&OP, demand planning, capacity planning, and how to translate forecast signals into repair capability and make/buy/on-site strategies.
- Proven project management capability for lead-time reduction, productivity improvement, standard work deployment, and sustainable process change.
- Ability to lead supplier capability development in partnership with Sourcing, Engineering, Quality, and Operations.
- Strong process ownership mindset, including governance, standardization, role clarity, escalation management, and continuous improvement.
- Ability to define business requirements for IT tools, process interfaces, and dataflows supporting repair demand and execution visibility.
- Proven ability to lead through influence in a matrixed, cross-functional organization across GSC, SPS, Engineering, Commercial, Sourcing, Shop Operations, and Field Execution.
- Strong commercial and financial acumen, including budget attainment, forecasting, operating rhythm participation, and performance management.
- Strong communication and executive presentation skills, with the ability to engage technical, operational, commercial, and supplier audiences.
- Continuous improvement mindset with focus on simplification, standardization, productivity, and execution rigor.
Expected Experience / Proficiency
- degree and/or project management experience Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in Engineering, Operations, Business, Supply Chain, or related field; or equivalent experience.
- Significant experience in power generation services, outage execution, repair operations, field services, sourcing, or related technical/operational roles.
- Demonstrated experience with Steam Turbine and/or Generator service and repair solutions, including shop-based, field-based, and supplier-supported execution models.
- Experience with S&OP, demand planning, capacity planning, or business operating rhythms supporting repair or outage execution.
- Experience managing cross-functional productivity, lead-time reduction, Lean, or process improvement projects from identification through sustainable deployment.
- Experience working with repair shops, outage teams, field service organizations, sourcing teams, suppliers, or on-site machining/repair operations.
- Experience with process governance, standard work, RACI-based role clarity, and process ownership in a matrixed organization.
- Familiarity with repair demand management tools, outage planning tools, workflow systems, or digital operating dashboards preferred.
- Proven track record of managing business performance, budget attainment, operational metrics, or transformation targets.
- Ability to travel as needed to support repair shops, outage sites, suppliers, and business reviews.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No