GPE India & JFWTC Operations Leader at GE Vernova · Bengaluru

GPE India & JFWTC Operations Leader Location: Bengaluru Job Description Summary The Operations Leader will provide strategic and operational leadership for both the Gas Power India Engineering organization and the John F. Welch Technology Center (JFWTC), Bangalore. This role is accountable for enabling integrated, efficient, and compliant operations across a complex footprint that includes: • Gas Power India Engineering teams located across Bangalore, Hyderabad, Noida and other India locations, comprising approximately 800 employees with an annual engineering functional budget of ~ $40M • JFWTC Bangalore, a multi-business, multi-legal-entity campus with 1,600+ employees and approximately 60,000 sq. ft. of lab infrastructure The role will drive one-team operating rhythm, cross-functional integration, operational excellence, budget rigor, site effectiveness, and strategic actions that improve productivity and employee experience. The leader will partner closely with Engineering leadership, JFWTC site leadership, Finance, HR, EHS, Compliance, Sourcing, IT, Legal, Facilities, and business operations teams to ensure smooth day-to-day operations while shaping the future operating model for scale, simplification, and impact. This position requires a leader who can operate at both strategic and execution levels—setting direction, aligning stakeholders, solving complex operational issues, and building standard work, governance, and performance management mechanisms that improve effectiveness across teams and sites. Job Description Roles and Responsibilities Lead integrated operations across Gas Power India Engineering and JFWTC Bangalore, ensuring alignment of priorities, governance, and execution across a complex multi-site, multi-business environment. Develop and execute operating plans aligned to business strategy, driving consistency, scalability, and best-practice deployment while addressing site-specific needs. Drive operational excellence through robust operating rhythm, performance reviews, dashboards, and governance mechanisms that strengthen decision-making, accountability, and execution rigor. Lead strategic initiatives that improve organizational effectiveness, productivity, simplification, and cost competitiveness, including digital and AI-enabled operations improvements. Partner with Finance to lead annual operating plans, budget and forecast cycles, cost productivity, monthly reporting, and capital investment decisions, ensuring disciplined management of functional and site costs. Oversee headcount and funding operations, including workforce planning, approvals, and vouchering processes, to deliver against approved plans and business requirements. Provide operational leadership for JFWTC site and lab infrastructure, including facilities, sourcing, lab support, and critical technology/infrastructure needs required to enable business execution. Partner with global and cross-functional stakeholders, including IT and enterprise functions, to align with standards, streamline processes, and ensure effective support across engineering and site operations. Champion lean, continuous improvement, and standard work to enhance efficiency, service levels, and cross-site collaboration. Build a strong One Team, safety-first, and compliance-led culture that advances employee engagement, talent enablement, business continuity, and operational integrity. Qualifications/Requirements Bachelor’s Degree with minimum of 12 years of experience Significant experience in operations, engineering operations, site leadership, program management, or business operations Demonstrated experience leading in a complex matrix organization across multiple stakeholders, sites, and functions Strong experience in budget planning, headcount management, operating reviews, governance, and cross-functional execution Strong project and program management skills with ability to drive multiple initiatives Desired Characteristics Strong business and operational acumen with demonstrated leadership capability Ability to operate strategically while driving execution details Excellent collaboration, influencing, and stakeholder management skills Strong communication skills with ability to simplify complex issues and drive action Experience in lean, continuous improvement, and operational excellence Exposure to engineering organizations, technology centers, labs, or shared site operations High ownership, sound judgment, resilience, and bias for action Success Measures Integrated and smooth operations across Gas Power India Engineering and JFWTC Strong budget, cost, and headcount management discipline Improved productivity, process standardization, and organizational effectiveness Clear governance, stronger cross-functional accountability, and better service levels Progress on strategic initiatives, including AI/digital operations improvements Strong employee engagement, one-team culture, and safety/compliance performance Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes