Global sustainability and government affairs chief of operations | Washington, DC

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  • Location: Washington, DC

framework and engagement with global stakeholders to advice business goals.

This individual will be part of the sustainability and government affairs leadership team of GE Vernova and will work across all regions and functions to drive outcomes for the GE Vernova global portfolio of energy businesses.

The Chief of Operations will serve as a thought and accountability partner to the Group Vice President, Sustainability and Global Government Affairs, and the leadership team. They will support the implementation of the GE Vernova sustainability and government affairs programs, goals, and values while helping to streamline procedures and processes to improve program effectiveness

and cross-functional collaboration. They will support and champion lean continuous improvement and partner with the leadership team to build processes and standards that can scale across the business units.

The Chief of Operations will also serve as a link between the GE Vernova Chief Sustainability Officer, Head of Government Affairs and energy business leadership teams to prioritize and solve problems based on voice of the customer. This individual will also work cross functional across the GE Vernova leadership team to ensure that customer value and business priorities are an integral part of our operating strategy. This individual also will support efforts to deploy lean to operationalize

both the sustainability and global government affairs program toward success for priorities, outcomes, and key performance indicators.

This is a unique opportunity to help build and define how we work as we continue to transform our global operations. It is expected that this will be a very dynamic role as the GE Vernova Sustainability and Global Government Affairs organization grows and develops. This individual will operate with high integrity and strive to apply sound deductive reasoning in all situations. This role will begin as that of an individual contributor with the potential for future direct report responsibilities. The Chief of Operations must effectively manage through change and uncertainty and fully embrace the cross-functional, diverse, and changing responsibilities that this position will experience.

Essential Responsibilities: Support ing the Group Vice President, Sustainability and Global Government Affairs, in the execution of significant strategic, operational, and cultural visions and agendas while navigating through uncertainty and risk. Proactively identifying and acting on opportunities to increase the GE Vernova Chief Sustainability Officer, Vice President of Government Affairs ' efficiency and efficacy. Collaborating with the GE Vernova Chief Sustainability Officer, Vice President of Government Affairs toward the d evelop ment and institution of a Lean operating cadence.

Extending the reach and impact of the GE Vernova Chief Sustainability Officer, Vice President of Government Affairs through delegated project management, relationship building, and acting as a proxy, where appropriate , and as directed by the GE Vernova Chief Sustainability Officer, Vice President of Government Affairs. Supporting external engagement including speaking engagements, government and stakeholder meetings, and presentations.

Supporting internal engagement including Board presentations and communications with employees and leaders. Managing relationships with external stakeholders to ensure best in class responsiveness and relationship building across diverse groups and global locations. Navigating complex demands on schedules and travel, with the ability to apply judgment to prioritize critical engagements while engaging directly with stakeholders on behalf of principals and organization. Independently leading special projects, programs, and meetings that impact the success of the organization. Building organizational capabilities by embedding Le an and productivity tools into the operating philosophy of sustainability and government affairs.

Creating consistency and driving innovation in the way we prioritize, execute, and track progress across all workstreams through Standard Work and setting clear expectations. Help ing to onboard, attract and retain world-class operations talent; creat ing an environment to foster employee engagement, diversity, professional development, and high levels of employee satisfaction. Basic Qualifications : Bachelor's degree or international equivalent Experience in supporting sustainability or government relations with demonstrated success in a leadership or influencing role Strong situational awareness and d emonstrated leadership capabilities Agil e thinker motivated by curiosity ; sees uncertainty and ambiguity as opportunities and iterates to innovate A bility to balance innovation with standard work rigor Demonstrated knowledge and implementation of lean concepts P roblem-solver who proactively identif ies problems, works collaboratively to find solutions, and develop s and execute s action plan s to drive impact across an organization Responsible, mindful, and diligent.

Operates without comprising integrity , even under urgent or high-pressure circumstances. Someone known for being approachable, collaborative, and non-political by stakeholders and peers Impactful communicator with experience working and influencing cross-culturally - must be able to work across cultures to build and earn respect and inspire outstanding , diverse teams H ighly collaborative person, comfortable with conflict and debate normally associated with change Strategic & system thinker - able to quickly process complex information, identify interdependencies, backss trades, and make challenging decisions Strong alignment with GE Vernova culture and values: Innovation, Customers, Lean, One team, and Accountability Desired Characteristics: Master's degree or MBA Prior Chief of Operations experience L eadership experience in the areas of sustainability or government relations Excellent and concise communication skills demonstrated with an ability to listen and communicate clearly, effectively, and persuasively, in verbal and written presentations Proven mentoring and coaching abilities and aptitude; demonstrated ability to motivate and inspire others and to lead with humility, transparency, and focus The salary range for this position is 170.000,00 to 350.000,00 USD.

The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a 35% target bonus. Additional Job Description Additional Information Compensation Grade EBFor more details: jobs-search. org/tourism_washington-c427146/global-sustainability-and-government-affairs-chief-of-operations-washington_i1971597483

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