People Ops Lean Manager

Summary 

In this role, you will report into PO Lean leader and partner closely with the Vernova People Ops regional leaders & global solution leaders to apply lean principles and methodologies to improve business results. You will play a critical role in high profile business improvement initiatives and problem solve our most important business challenges.  

This position relies on a person’s lean aptitude, business acumen and ability to drive change. The PO Lean manager will deliver on creating, supporting, and driving improvement efforts tied to the company’s most critical people operations processes, including payroll, lifecycle, benefit, M&A, retirement etc. The goal is to positively impact results and culture by leading change, establishing standards, institutionalizing daily management processes, and adopting consistent problem-solving methods. A Lean Business System operating mechanism including establishing KPIs, MOR, Kaizens, Hoshin Kanri will be an integral part of the way we run our function for the long-term. In addition to building our Lean culture and capabilities, one of the explicit goals of the Lean team is to identify and accelerate top talent by enabling our future leaders with Lean.  

Roles and Responsibilities 

Responsibilities include:  

• Implement the Lean Business System, including daily management, action planning, problem solving and standard work.  

• Partner with Global & Regional Leadership to establish Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)  

• Run MOR, Kaizen, Hoshin Kanri for the function including managing & reporting against KPIs 

• Establish a lean competency program, which ensures the establishment of globally recognized standards for Lean practices and principles.  

• Coach and develop team members at all levels of the organization to become Lean practitioners, with an emphasis not only on Lean tools, but also on key Lean principles and Leadership Behaviors.  

• Attach to and support key initiatives as defined by PO team and VER Lean KPO Leadership. Committed peer leadership and partnership. Capture the essence of the Lean culture.  

Qualifications/Requirements:  

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent knowledge or experience required; Master’s Degree or equivalent knowledge or experience preferred  

• A minimum of significant experience leading in HR, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Services, Finance, Commercial or P&L leading lean 

Desired Skills:  

• Experience successfully driving change and transformation.  

• Demonstrated lean expertise and impact; understands and can articulate lean as an operating system, culture and tools.  

• Proven ability to handle complex problems, bring structure and execute in ambiguous environments.  

• Strong management skills and demonstrated capability to influence.  

• Proven track record with global cross-functional teams.  

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills; strong business acumen.  

• Ability to effectively lead in a matrixed and virtual team environment, particularly working through the extended teams to accomplish objectives.  

• Problem-solver with a passion for innovation and developing creative solutions.