Global Process Engineering Authority - Robotics Process Automation (RPA)

Role Description

The Global Process Engineering Authority – Robotic Process Automation (RPA) will partner with the Global Process Engineering Leader (GPEL) and cross-functional stakeholders to design, develop, and deploy enterprise-grade RPA software solutions across GE Gas Power's Global Supply Chain. This role serves as the organizational authority and subject matter expert for RPA technology and intelligent automation, driving the automation of repetitive, high-volume business processes to improve operational efficiency and accelerate GE Gas Power's digital transformation agenda.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design & Development
  • Architect, build, and implement automation workflows and software bots using enterprise RPA platforms (UiPath, Blue Prism, Automation Anywhere).
  • Design scalable, reusable automation components applicable across global manufacturing and supply chain sites.
  • Integrate RPA solutions with enterprise systems including ERP, MES, and data platforms via APIs and system connectors.
• Process Analysis & Opportunity Identification
  • Analyze complex, cross-functional business processes within Supply Chain and Manufacturing to identify, evaluate, and prioritize automation opportunities.
  • Utilize process mining tools (e.g., UiPath Process Mining, Celonis) to quantify inefficiencies and build the business case for automation.
  • Gather and document detailed requirements from business stakeholders to ensure solutions meet operational needs.
• Testing & Deployment
  • Lead end-to-end quality assurance, testing, debugging, and user acceptance testing (UAT) for all automation solutions.
  • Deploy bots into production environments in accordance with GE Vernova's IT governance, change management, and cybersecurity standards.
  • Manage RPA Orchestrator environments to ensure reliable scheduling, monitoring, and execution of deployed bots.
• Maintenance & Support
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and continuously improve existing RPA solutions across the global automation portfolio.
  • Manage SLAs and escalation procedures for critical production bots, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
  • Proactively identify performance degradation or process drift and implement corrective actions.
• Governance & Compliance
  • Ensure all RPA solutions adhere to enterprise cybersecurity policies, data privacy regulations, and IT architecture standards.
  • Maintain version control and audit trails for all automation assets in alignment with compliance requirements.
  • Serve as the global authority on RPA development standards, naming conventions, best practices, and platform governance frameworks.
• Documentation
  • Produce comprehensive process documentation, technical specifications, solution design documents, and user guides.
  • Maintain up-to-date documentation to enable knowledge transfer, audit readiness, and global scalability of automation solutions.
• Pipeline & Portfolio Management
  • Maintain and prioritize an automation opportunity pipeline aligned with business value, strategic objectives, and resource capacity.
  • Track and report automation KPIs — including hours saved, error reduction, cost avoidance, and ROI — to senior leadership.
  • Lead the development and maturation of the RPA Center of Excellence (CoE) framework and governance structure across the global organization.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Work closely with business analysts, project managers, IT architects, and operational teams across global manufacturing, supply chain, and finance functions.
  • Communicate project status, risks, and outcomes clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leadership.
  • Partner with regional teams to support localization, deployment, and adoption of automation solutions across multiple geographies.
• Training & Enablement
  • Support upskilling and capability building of regional and functional teams in RPA tools and automation best practices.
  • Act as the global subject matter expert and internal authority for RPA and intelligent automation technologies, guiding strategic direction and technology selection.
  • Coach and mentor junior team members and citizen developers participating in automation programs.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field.
• Experience: 5–7+ years of hands-on RPA development, deployment, and leadership experience in an enterprise environment.
• RPA Platforms: Demonstrated proficiency with one or more enterprise RPA tools - UiPath, Automation Anywhere, Blue Prism, or Pega.
• Orchestration: Hands-on experience with UiPath Orchestrator or equivalent platform for bot scheduling, monitoring, and lifecycle management.
• Programming: Proficiency in one or more languages including Python, Java, C#, or .NET; familiarity with scripting languages (VBScript, PowerShell).
• System Integration: Strong understanding of APIs (REST/SOAP), relational databases (SQL), and enterprise system integration patterns.
• Process Knowledge: Experience automating processes within Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance, or Operations environments.
• Project Delivery: Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and experience delivering automation projects through a structured project lifecycle.
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Global Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to work effectively across global, cross-functional, and matrixed organizations.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We will not provide sponsorship for work authorization visas, now or in the future, for this position opening.
• Export Control: Because of the specific categories of data handled and the structure of our work environment, we are unable to accommodate employment of persons while they are considered nationals of countries subject to comprehensive restrictions under the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
• 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.
• Tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.