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And Operations Planning roles in the U.S. qualify as E-3 specialty occupations when tied to a bachelor's degree in supply chain, industrial engineering, or a related field. Australian professionals can secure E-3 visa sponsorship without lottery risk, and the visa renews every two years with the same employer or a new one.
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Gas Power Engineering is seeking a strategic and analytically driven Engineering Workforce Planning & Operations Leader to lead headcount planning, demand and capacity modeling, and workforce operations across the organization. This role is central to ensuring the engineering team is positioned to meet business priorities, delivery commitments, and cost targets through effective workforce forecasting and resource planning.
This is a highly visible role with regular interaction with senior engineering leadership, as well as key partners across HR, Finance, and FP&A. The ideal candidate is a strong cross-functional collaborator who can turn data into insights, guide decision-making, and help build a more agile and efficient organization.
The person in this role will establish strong operating rhythms, improve workforce planning processes, and drive consistency in data and reporting. Success in this position requires a balance of strategic thinking, operational discipline, analytical capability, and the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role, you will:
- Lead headcount planning and ownership of workforce targets to align with budget, business priorities, and operational needs.
- Drive demand and capacity modeling to support workforce allocation, resource sharing, and hiring decisions across the engineering organization.
- Partner closely with HR, Finance, FP&A, and engineering leaders to establish an effective operating cadence for workforce planning and decision-making.
- Develop and implement streamlined, standardized processes for headcount reviews, approvals, and ongoing governance.
- Own workforce dashboards and reporting, delivering timely insights and trend analysis to support strategic decisions.
- Analyze workforce data to identify opportunities, risks, and actionable recommendations for leadership.
- Support key planning cycles, including quarterly reviews, annual operating planning, budget development, and long-range forecasting.
- Drive data consistency and help establish a single source of truth for workforce planning across teams and functions.
- Prepare clear, audience-appropriate presentations and communications that translate workforce data into business insights and recommendations.
- Lead communication around headcount changes, planning assumptions, and workforce strategies across the organization.
- Identify and implement opportunities for simplification, automation, and continuous improvement to increase productivity and improve planning effectiveness.
- Partner with operations and functional leaders to optimize workforce allocation and support a high-performing engineering organization.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or another STEM-related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in operations, workforce planning, resource planning, analytics, or a related field.
- Demonstrated alignment with the GE Vernova Way: Innovation, Customers, Lean, One Team, and Accountability.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven experience leading and influencing cross-functional teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and develop actionable strategies.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including experience preparing materials for senior leadership.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Passion for continuous improvement, simplification, and applying Lean principles to improve business processes and productivity.
- Highly operationally minded, with the ability to translate strategy into structured processes, clear accountability, and measurable outcomes.
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 $98,400.00 and $164,000.00. 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 16, 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.
INTRODUCTION
Gas Power Engineering is seeking a strategic and analytically driven Engineering Workforce Planning & Operations Leader to lead headcount planning, demand and capacity modeling, and workforce operations across the organization. This role is central to ensuring the engineering team is positioned to meet business priorities, delivery commitments, and cost targets through effective workforce forecasting and resource planning.
This is a highly visible role with regular interaction with senior engineering leadership, as well as key partners across HR, Finance, and FP&A. The ideal candidate is a strong cross-functional collaborator who can turn data into insights, guide decision-making, and help build a more agile and efficient organization.
The person in this role will establish strong operating rhythms, improve workforce planning processes, and drive consistency in data and reporting. Success in this position requires a balance of strategic thinking, operational discipline, analytical capability, and the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role, you will:
- Lead headcount planning and ownership of workforce targets to align with budget, business priorities, and operational needs.
- Drive demand and capacity modeling to support workforce allocation, resource sharing, and hiring decisions across the engineering organization.
- Partner closely with HR, Finance, FP&A, and engineering leaders to establish an effective operating cadence for workforce planning and decision-making.
- Develop and implement streamlined, standardized processes for headcount reviews, approvals, and ongoing governance.
- Own workforce dashboards and reporting, delivering timely insights and trend analysis to support strategic decisions.
- Analyze workforce data to identify opportunities, risks, and actionable recommendations for leadership.
- Support key planning cycles, including quarterly reviews, annual operating planning, budget development, and long-range forecasting.
- Drive data consistency and help establish a single source of truth for workforce planning across teams and functions.
- Prepare clear, audience-appropriate presentations and communications that translate workforce data into business insights and recommendations.
- Lead communication around headcount changes, planning assumptions, and workforce strategies across the organization.
- Identify and implement opportunities for simplification, automation, and continuous improvement to increase productivity and improve planning effectiveness.
- Partner with operations and functional leaders to optimize workforce allocation and support a high-performing engineering organization.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or another STEM-related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in operations, workforce planning, resource planning, analytics, or a related field.
- Demonstrated alignment with the GE Vernova Way: Innovation, Customers, Lean, One Team, and Accountability.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven experience leading and influencing cross-functional teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and develop actionable strategies.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including experience preparing materials for senior leadership.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Passion for continuous improvement, simplification, and applying Lean principles to improve business processes and productivity.
- Highly operationally minded, with the ability to translate strategy into structured processes, clear accountability, and measurable outcomes.
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 $98,400.00 and $164,000.00. 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 16, 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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Align your degree to the role
U.S. consular officers need to see a direct connection between your Australian degree and operations planning work. A supply chain, industrial engineering, or business analytics degree maps cleanly. A generalist commerce degree may require a credential evaluation letter.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Search the DOL's public LCA disclosure data for employers who have filed for operations planning or supply chain analyst roles. Prior filings signal that the HR and legal teams already understand the E-3 visa sponsorship process and won't stall at the offer stage.
Raise E-3 before the offer letter stage
Flag your E-3 eligibility during final interviews, not after you receive an offer. Employers unfamiliar with the visa sometimes rescind offers when they discover sponsorship is involved, even though E-3 costs and timelines are far simpler than H-1B visa.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for LCA and paperwork
The LCA must be certified by DOL before your visa application can proceed. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end, so your employer doesn't need to retain separate immigration counsel to move forward.
Verify your job description meets specialty occupation
USCIS and consular officers assess whether the role genuinely requires a degree, not just prefers one. Ask your employer to confirm the job description states the degree requirement clearly. Roles described as 'coordinator' rather than 'analyst' or 'planner' can attract extra scrutiny.
Plan your consulate appointment around project cycles
Operations planning roles often have quarterly planning cycles with fixed deadlines. Book your Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth consulate appointment at least six to eight weeks before your intended start date to avoid delaying a Q1 or Q3 planning cycle for your new team.
E-3 Visa And Operations Planning: Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find And Operations Planning jobs with E-3 sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the recommended platform for Australian professionals searching for And Operations Planning roles with E-3 visa sponsorship in the U.S. Listings are filtered to show employers who are open to sponsoring Australian nationals, so you're not wasting time on roles where the hiring team will stall once visa paperwork comes up.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does an And Operations Planning role qualify as an E-3 specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as supply chain management, industrial engineering, operations research, or business analytics. Roles where any degree is acceptable, regardless of field, can fail the specialty occupation test at the consulate. The job description needs to state the degree requirement, not just list it as preferred.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for And Operations Planning professionals?
The E-3 has no annual lottery, no cap that creates waitlists, and processing through an Australian consulate typically takes two to four weeks from LCA certification. H-1B applications require surviving a random selection lottery with roughly a 25% chance, and approval can take months. For Australian nationals, the E-3 is a direct, repeatable path that doesn't depend on luck.
Can I switch employers or roles while on an E-3 in operations planning?
Yes, but you need a new LCA and a new visa stamp for each employer change. There's no portability rule like the one that exists for certain H-1B holders. You can stay in the U.S. while the new LCA is being certified, but you can't start work for the new employer until the E-3 documentation for that role is complete.