Cost Leader

Job Description Summary The Engineering Cost Leader will be the responsible and accountable leader for Engineering budget planning. It will include all elements of the business planning cycle inclusive of current year pacing, SII/Op planning for the next year and long‑range forecasting (3–5‑year view). Additional scope will include liquidation rate planning, program management of Fixed Production cost, as well as other core operational and tools related activities (vouchering, bullet trains, etc.). Job Description Essential Responsibilities Partnering with Nuclear Engineering organization and value stream partners to help guide critical decision making for meeting financial commitments to achieve current budget. Provide accountable ownership of Engineering budget, including cost strategy development, target setting, and daily management routines of cost associated KPIs. Compare demands (Req, R&D, FPC) and connect the dots between actuals, trending and partner with Finance to predict the liquidation impact. Provide active feedback to Engineering operations & finance and course adjust headcount and functional cost productivity to meet organizational goals. Partner to establish dashboards & visual management to proactively enable the ability to spot cost trends, stop work and bring the right stakeholders together to discuss anomalies & potential problems. Partner with other Operational Leaders and Finance to analyze key variables & set various cost liquidation rates for the year ahead. Translate and communicate Nuclear business objectives into Engineering cost related actions. Lead monthly Engineering cost and budget meetings and provide clear concise communications with the extended business partners. Partner with finance and productivity leader to manage bullet trains and find opportunities for cost reductions. Work cross‑functionally (IT, Sourcing, etc.) to activate plans & realize savings. Provide engineering oversight of vouchering tools and guide strategy and maintenance. Partner with Planning Leader to improve overall demand and supply data portal quality. Establish and drive consistency of Engineering cost data sources for one source of truth for Nuclear organization. Effectively partner with the other Engineering leaders for current year pacing and op planning for the following year. Challenge status quo in terms of the current operating model / current processes always in search of a better more productive way, eliminate process waste and minimizing touch‑times / hand‑offs, always with a Lean mindset. Summarizing, elevating, and creating content / delivering narratives to key business leaders. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in technical or business‑related discipline from an accredited university or college. 5+ years of related experience in the industrial sector. Desired Characteristics Prior experience in regulated industries, such as Nuclear. Prior experience in Power, Energy industries. Related experience with financial planning & analysis & demand planning with large complex organizations. In‑depth understanding of Engineering functional cost categories, processes and hours usage. Proven experience leading cross‑functional teams toward a common goal using credibility, influence and trust as key elements to say‑do. Proven to be effective driving outcomes in large matrixed organizations – understands how to navigate geographies, cultures, relationships. Proven ability to work efficiently without direct supervision. Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate requirements & facilitate best practice‑sharing in a motivating, engaging way. Ability to juggle multiple priorities and the logistics associated with them. Comfortable with conflict but leads as a collaborator, facilitator and strong partner. Critical, systems thinker with the ability to bring others along, even those with conflicting priorities. Data‑driven but decisive in decisioning despite ambiguity. Proven experience with prompt engineering. Self‑driven learner with proven data literacy. Adapts to new technology and proficient in collaboration tools. This role requires access to U.S. export‑controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export‑controlled information from the U.S. Government. Equal Opportunity Employer GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Legal & Employment Requirements 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 Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes Compensation & Benefits For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $98,400.00 and $164,000.00. 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 candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr