Manager, Early Career COE – Program Operations, Data Management & Projects Lead

Job Description SummaryThe Early Career Program Operations, Data Management and Projects Lead is a critical operational role within GE Vernova’s Early Career Talent Center of Excellence (COE).
This role is responsible for ensuring early career programs are executed with consistency, discipline, and measurable impact across regions. Sitting at the intersection of program delivery, data, and operations, this leader connects strategy to execution—translating program goals into clear operating rhythms, actionable insights, and scalable processes.
Partnering closely with Program Managers, HR, recruiting teams, and Digital Technology, this role brings structure to how programs run end-to-end—ensuring alignment, data integrity, and a high-quality experience for both participants and the business.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Program Operations & Governance

• Establish and maintain consistent ways of working across early career programs, ensuring alignment across internships, development programs, and accelerator programs
• Partner with Program Managers to define and sustain standard work across the program lifecycle (e.g., onboarding, assignments, transitions)
• Lead core operating rhythms (planning cycles, tracking mechanisms, reporting cadences) to enable visibility and accountability across regions
• Drive end-to-end program flow—ensuring processes are simple, scalable, and executed consistently
• Identify operational gaps and implement practical solutions that improve efficiency and participant experience

Data Insights & Analytics

• Partner with Program Managers to define and operationalize a focused set of program performance metrics and KPIs
• Design, build, and maintain clear, decision-oriented dashboards to support business and program leadership
• Translate data into actionable insights, highlighting risks, trends, and opportunities for improvement
• Use data to inform decisions on program effectiveness, hiring outcomes, and participant experience

Systems & Data Management

• Serve as the functional lead for early career program systems, including Workday Development Program tools, ensuring strong data integrity and system usability
• Act as a key liaison across Digital Technology, HR Operations, and program teams to improve system performance and integration
• Simplify how systems are used—reducing manual work, inconsistencies, and duplication
• Ensure accurate and reliable data flows across recruiting, onboarding, and program management processes

Project Management

• Lead execution of early career initiatives and projects, from initial scoping through implementation and measurement
• Align stakeholders, define clear deliverables, and drive accountability to ensure timely outcomes
• Manage multiple concurrent priorities in a fast-paced, global environment
• Support change adoption by ensuring new processes and tools are implemented effectively

Continuous Improvement (Lean)

• Identify opportunities to simplify and improve processes across the early career ecosystem
• Lead targeted improvement efforts (including Lean/Kaizen where appropriate) to eliminate inefficiencies
• Partner with stakeholders to move from short-term fixes to sustainable, scalable solutions
• Ensure improvements are embedded into ongoing ways of working

Stakeholder Coordination & Enablement

• Act as a central connector across Program Managers, recruiting teams, HR partners, and business stakeholders
• Provide clarity on roles, processes, and expectations across a highly matrixed environment
• Support program leaders with the tools, data, and structure needed to run programs effectively
• Build strong, trust-based relationships to enable progress without direct authority

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Data Analytics, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in HR operations, program management, operations, or a data-related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills)
• Strong analytical capability with the ability to synthesize data and articulate clear implications
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a matrixed environment
• Demonstrated experience managing projects and improving processes (Lean or similar methodologies preferred)
• Experience in a global, matrixed industrial or technology organization
• Familiarity with HR systems and tools, particularly Workday

Core Competencies

• Solutions-Oriented: Able to bring structure to ambiguity and focus on the most critical problems to solve
• Execution-Focused: Drives work forward with discipline, ownership, and follow-through
• Data-Driven: Uses data to inform decisions, identify trends, and improve outcomes
• Collaborative Influencer: Builds alignment and drives progress across stakeholders without direct authority
• Adaptable & Curious: Thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment with a continuous learning mindset

Additional Information

#LI-Remote - This is a remote positionApplication Deadline: June 09, 2026

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $122,400.00 and $203,900.00. 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 June 01, 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.