Global Process Engineering Authority - Robotics Process Automation (RPA)

Global Process Engineering Authority – Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

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 — including data collection, workflow management, and automated reporting — to improve operational efficiency and accelerate GE Gas Power's digital transformation agenda.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in leading RPA platforms, strong programming fundamentals, and a demonstrated ability to translate complex business processes into scalable, maintainable automation solutions. Operating in a global, matrixed environment, this authority-level role will collaborate across manufacturing, supply chain, IT, and finance functions — spanning multiple regions and time zones — to deliver measurable business value through intelligent automation.

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

Additional Requirements

• Requires a solid knowledge of mathematics, statistical methods, engineering methods and other principles of science and physics.
• Assist in the integration of automation and AI into manufacturing systems that support Next Generation Supply Chain migration globally across GE Vernova. These systems, for example, will include usage-based maintenance / condition-based maintenance / autonomous machine learning / automated resource dispatch / asset monitoring & reliability.
• Engage design for SixSigma methodology (DFSS), including, measuring existing machine capability, analyzing process requirements, and developing a strategy to maintain / improve process yield.
• Deploy lean principles, including, Transformation Planning, Value Stream Mapping, 3P (Production Preparation Process), Total Productive Maintenance, Standard Work, Kaizen, Problem Solving, and Poka Yoke.

Required 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
• 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), 15 CFR Section 746 et seq. (currently North Korea, Syria, Iran, and Cuba). Note: Citizens of these countries who have either "U.S. person" status under U.S. export control laws or subsequent citizenship or permanent residency from a non‑restricted country can be considered.

Desired Characteristics Technical Skills

• UiPath Advanced RPA Developer Certification or equivalent platform certification strongly preferred
• Experience with process mining and task capture tools (e.g., UiPath Process Mining, Celonis, or similar)
• Familiarity with AI/ML-augmented automation capabilities — including document understanding, computer vision, natural language processing (NLP), and intelligent character recognition (ICR)
• Experience integrating RPA with cloud platforms (Microsoft Azure, AWS, or GCP) and cloud-native services
• Knowledge of Power Automate, SAP automation, or other enterprise automation tools complementary to RPA
• Experience with data visualization and reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau) to communicate automation performance and ROI
• Understanding of IT/OT integration concepts within manufacturing environments is a plus
• Familiarity with cybersecurity principles as they relate to bot credentials, data handling, and access management

Leadership & Professional Skills

• Proven ability to establish and operate as an organizational authority, influencing strategy and standards in a cross-functional, global environment without direct authority
• Experience leading or establishing an automation Center of Excellence (CoE) or similar governance structure
• Strong executive communication skills —