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Act as a leader and backup to the Wind EHS Leader, stepping in to drive decisions, maintain momentum, and represent the function when needed. This role will structure and accelerate delivery of key initiatives including high-risk operation assessments, digital program management, and the “One Wind” EHS integration. Lead the cross functional Safety Governance Council to align on and drive an EHS management system to drive continuous improvement in EHS across the Wind organization.
This is a highly visible role with broad influence across the Wind business, ideal for someone who can translate strategy into action, drive alignment across complex organizations, and lead transformational change. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the safety culture, operational discipline, and long-term success of a dynamic and evolving business. The successful candidate will be a strong change agent, program leader, and communicator who can bring structure to complexity and energize teams around a shared vision.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Governance
- Design and Implement a Lean Management System, including Hoshin-Kanri, daily management, and visual metrics, to ensure EHS priorities are embedded in the daily fabric of the business.
- Establish Operating Cadence: Partner with functional leaders to optimize monthly/quarterly operating rhythms. Use Lean principles to ensure proactive identification of risks to KPIs and business outcomes.
- Drive Standard Work: Lead the development, execution, and sustainment of standard work across EHS processes to ensure repeatable, scalable, and safe operations.
- Strategic Breakthroughs: Lead senior leaders through the Hoshin Kanri process to establish annual breakthrough objectives and translate them into measurable, actionable goals.
Cross-Functional Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
- Partner across Engineering, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Projects, Service, Lean, Quality, Compliance, and IT/Digital to remove barriers and accelerate results.
- Build strong relationships across functions and regions to align stakeholders around common priorities and business outcomes.
- Represent the Wind EHS organization in cross-functional forums and help drive enterprise-wide alignment.
Performance Management & Executive Communications
- Define and monitor key performance indicators for strategic initiatives and overall EHS performance.
- Design and support development of dashboards, reporting tools, and executive-level materials for leadership reviews and decision-making.
- Drive communication, training, and change management plans that support adoption, engagement, and long-term sustainability.
Operational Excellence & Program Delivery
- Support budget planning, resource allocation, and prioritization across multiple strategic workstreams.
- Develop standard work, playbooks, and toolkits to enable repeatable and scalable execution.
- Coordinate major initiatives across functions and geographies to ensure milestones, deliverables, and outcomes are achieved.
Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving
- Analyze system and performance data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
- Apply Lean thinking and structured problem-solving methodologies such as A3 and 8D to improve processes and outcomes.
- Help drive a culture of continuous improvement across the Wind EHS organization. Ensure process improvements are not just implemented, but sustained.
Cultural Leadership & Influence
- Build Organizational Capability: Act as a coach and mentor to the EHS team and broader organization on Lean mindsets, tools, and practices.
- Change Agent: Foster a culture of "Safety through Lean," where every team member is empowered to identify waste and improve processes.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in EHS, engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Proven experience establishing and leading governance councils or operating mechanisms across multiple concurrent initiatives.
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to align diverse teams around clear priorities and outcomes.
- Experience developing metrics, dashboards, and reporting tools to drive performance and decision-making.
- Demonstrated experience designing and implementing Lean Management Systems or operating mechanisms.
- Ability to translate complex, high-level strategies into clear, actionable, and sustainable standard work.
- Strong change management experience, specifically in coaching teams through a shift to a Lean culture.
Preferred Qualifications
- Formal Lean or Six Sigma certification (Black Belt or equivalent).
- MBA or Master’s degree.
- Experience in a high-hazard, industrial, or wind energy environment.
- Executive presence with the ability to influence leadership during complex problem-solving or strategic planning sessions.
- Demonstrated success leading change in a fast-paced, matrixed, and evolving environment.
- Strong business acumen, hands-on execution mindset, and comfort operating in ambiguity.
- Willingness to travel as needed.
This position offers a flexible work arrangement. Employees located within commuting distance of the GE Vernova facilities in Greenville, SC or Schenectady, NY will be expected to work onsite regularly based on business and team needs. Candidates who are not located within commuting distance of either location may be considered for a remote work arrangement.
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $147,900.00 and $246,500.00. 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 31, 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.
Act as a leader and backup to the Wind EHS Leader, stepping in to drive decisions, maintain momentum, and represent the function when needed. This role will structure and accelerate delivery of key initiatives including high-risk operation assessments, digital program management, and the “One Wind” EHS integration. Lead the cross functional Safety Governance Council to align on and drive an EHS management system to drive continuous improvement in EHS across the Wind organization.
This is a highly visible role with broad influence across the Wind business, ideal for someone who can translate strategy into action, drive alignment across complex organizations, and lead transformational change. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the safety culture, operational discipline, and long-term success of a dynamic and evolving business. The successful candidate will be a strong change agent, program leader, and communicator who can bring structure to complexity and energize teams around a shared vision.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Governance
- Design and Implement a Lean Management System, including Hoshin-Kanri, daily management, and visual metrics, to ensure EHS priorities are embedded in the daily fabric of the business.
- Establish Operating Cadence: Partner with functional leaders to optimize monthly/quarterly operating rhythms. Use Lean principles to ensure proactive identification of risks to KPIs and business outcomes.
- Drive Standard Work: Lead the development, execution, and sustainment of standard work across EHS processes to ensure repeatable, scalable, and safe operations.
- Strategic Breakthroughs: Lead senior leaders through the Hoshin Kanri process to establish annual breakthrough objectives and translate them into measurable, actionable goals.
Cross-Functional Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
- Partner across Engineering, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Projects, Service, Lean, Quality, Compliance, and IT/Digital to remove barriers and accelerate results.
- Build strong relationships across functions and regions to align stakeholders around common priorities and business outcomes.
- Represent the Wind EHS organization in cross-functional forums and help drive enterprise-wide alignment.
Performance Management & Executive Communications
- Define and monitor key performance indicators for strategic initiatives and overall EHS performance.
- Design and support development of dashboards, reporting tools, and executive-level materials for leadership reviews and decision-making.
- Drive communication, training, and change management plans that support adoption, engagement, and long-term sustainability.
Operational Excellence & Program Delivery
- Support budget planning, resource allocation, and prioritization across multiple strategic workstreams.
- Develop standard work, playbooks, and toolkits to enable repeatable and scalable execution.
- Coordinate major initiatives across functions and geographies to ensure milestones, deliverables, and outcomes are achieved.
Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving
- Analyze system and performance data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
- Apply Lean thinking and structured problem-solving methodologies such as A3 and 8D to improve processes and outcomes.
- Help drive a culture of continuous improvement across the Wind EHS organization. Ensure process improvements are not just implemented, but sustained.
Cultural Leadership & Influence
- Build Organizational Capability: Act as a coach and mentor to the EHS team and broader organization on Lean mindsets, tools, and practices.
- Change Agent: Foster a culture of "Safety through Lean," where every team member is empowered to identify waste and improve processes.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in EHS, engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Proven experience establishing and leading governance councils or operating mechanisms across multiple concurrent initiatives.
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to align diverse teams around clear priorities and outcomes.
- Experience developing metrics, dashboards, and reporting tools to drive performance and decision-making.
- Demonstrated experience designing and implementing Lean Management Systems or operating mechanisms.
- Ability to translate complex, high-level strategies into clear, actionable, and sustainable standard work.
- Strong change management experience, specifically in coaching teams through a shift to a Lean culture.
Preferred Qualifications
- Formal Lean or Six Sigma certification (Black Belt or equivalent).
- MBA or Master’s degree.
- Experience in a high-hazard, industrial, or wind energy environment.
- Executive presence with the ability to influence leadership during complex problem-solving or strategic planning sessions.
- Demonstrated success leading change in a fast-paced, matrixed, and evolving environment.
- Strong business acumen, hands-on execution mindset, and comfort operating in ambiguity.
- Willingness to travel as needed.
This position offers a flexible work arrangement. Employees located within commuting distance of the GE Vernova facilities in Greenville, SC or Schenectady, NY will be expected to work onsite regularly based on business and team needs. Candidates who are not located within commuting distance of either location may be considered for a remote work arrangement.
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $147,900.00 and $246,500.00. 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 31, 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.
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- 5-10 years of experience in operations, strategy, consulting, or a related field
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex cross-functional projects from inception to completion
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level presentation preparation
- Experience supporting C-suite or senior leadership with scheduling, prioritization, and decision support
- Proficiency in project management tools such as Asana, Notion, or similar platforms
- Bachelor's degree required, with MBA or equivalent advanced degree often preferred
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Chief of staff roles reward execution, not activity. Replace task-based bullets with outcomes you drove for executives: decision frameworks built, cross-functional initiatives landed, or operating cadences you designed. Hiring managers read for evidence that you made their counterpart more effective.
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Chief of staff roles appear most often at companies scaling from startup to growth stage or at large organizations standing up a new executive function. Filter openings by company size and funding stage so you're not applying to roles that don't structurally exist yet.
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Tailor your cover letter to the principal
A chief of staff cover letter should name the executive you'd support and explain why your background fits their specific challenges. Generic letters fail because hiring teams are evaluating personal compatibility and communication style, not just credentials.
Prepare a work sample for case interviews
Many chief of staff interviews include a business case or operational audit exercise. Practice structuring a memo, a prioritization framework, or a board-ready analysis under time pressure before your first round so the format doesn't slow you down.
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Chief Of Staff Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most chief of staffs?
The companies hiring the most chief of staffs right now include Banfield Pet Hospital, US Department of Veterans Affairs, and JPMorganChase, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is particularly strong at technology companies, health systems, and mission-driven nonprofits building out executive infrastructure.
How many chief of staff jobs are remote?
About 64% of chief of staff openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though in-person expectations vary significantly by organization type. Strategy-focused and fractional chief of staff roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while operational roles tied to a physical headquarters or a specific executive typically require on-site presence several days a week.
How do you become a chief of staff?
Most chief of staff candidates build a foundation in consulting, operations, or a high-paced startup environment before moving into the role. The clearest path is to develop a reputation for executing cross-functional projects, earning trust with senior leaders, and communicating clearly in writing. Seeking out stretch assignments that put you in direct contact with executive decision-making accelerates the transition considerably.
Can you get hired as a chief of staff without direct experience in the role?
You can get hired as a chief of staff without having held the title before, especially at earlier-stage companies that prioritize relevant skills over a specific job history. Candidates who move successfully into the role typically come from strategy, chief of staff associate, or senior project management positions and can demonstrate that they have operated at the pace and ambiguity the role demands.
What does the chief of staff interview process look like?
The chief of staff interview process typically includes a screening call with HR or a recruiter, followed by a substantive conversation with the executive the role supports, and one or more rounds with other senior stakeholders. Most processes also include a written or live case exercise evaluating your analytical thinking, communication, and prioritization judgment. Final rounds often focus on cultural fit and working-style alignment with the principal.
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