Operations Research & Management Lead

As an Operations Lead within our engineering organization, you will be responsible for advancing the operational framework that allows our engineering teams to scale and execute effectively. This role is highly cross-functional, requiring a blend of analytical rigor to manage risk, strategic foresight to plan long-term capacity, and the hands-on leadership required to modernize our processes and digital toolsets. You will balance project demand with technical capacity while mitigating operational risks. The ideal candidate will combine strategic thinking with hands-on process implementation, utilizing data-driven insights to refine our workflows, deploy new operational tools.

• MBA (or equivalent advanced business degree) is required. An undergraduate degree in Engineering, Business, or a highly quantitative field (Upcoming MBA grads are encouraged to apply).
• 1-2 years of pre-MBA experience in a quantitative/analytical role (e.g., engineering, consulting, data analysis or equivalent co-op/internship experience).

• Must be comfortable with up to 20% travel.
• The work schedule for this role can be 4 days onsite and 1 day remote from the Greenville, SC facility.

• 2–4 years of pre-MBA experience in a quantitative/analytical role (e.g., engineering, consulting, or data analysis or equivalent co-op/internship experience).
• Superior ability to craft a narrative around data. You must be able to present trade-offs to executive stakeholders and secure buy-in for operational shifts.
• Ability to manage project lifecycles, from initial scoping and data acquisition to final deployment and monitoring.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization.
• Technical Proficiency in project management software, resource planning tools, and advanced data visualization platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization, including executive leadership.
• Proficiency in advanced data modeling, risk assessment techniques, and business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or SQL).

 

 

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $89,300.00 and $148,700.00. 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.

 

 

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on October 09, 2026.

 

 

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.