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Executive QMS Leader
GE Vernova. Establish, own and deploy a simple, effective and scalable Quality Management System across the Wind organization .
Posted 9/23/2026full-timeSchenectady • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $184,000 - $286,000 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in establishing and leading a Quality Management System (QMS) within large, complex organizations, integrating ISO standards and driving cross-functional transformation. Proven ability to utilize data and audit insights to enhance quality maturity and ensure compliance across global operations.
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Quality Management System (QMS) LeadershipISO 9001 / ISO 9000 Audit FrameworksCross-Functional TransformationLean and Kaizen MethodologiesExecutive Communication Skills
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Hard Skills
Quality Management System (QMS) DevelopmentProcess GovernanceRoot-Cause AnalysisData AnalysisChange ManagementNPI (New Product Introduction)Audit ManagementSystems of RecordProcess SimplificationIssue Resolution
Soft Skills
Leadership EngagementConstructive ChallengeAccountability ReinforcementJudgementInfluence
Tools & Technologies
Digital Tools for QMSAI-Enabled Tools
Industry Keywords
ManufacturingEngineeringRenewable EnergyPower GenerationAerospaceAutomotiveGlobal Multi-Site OperationsComplex Industrial Sector
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesTypeScript
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Establish, own and deploy a simple, effective and scalable Quality Management System across the Wind organization
- Complete, simplify and embed a standard global QMS aligned with Wind priorities and GE Vernova quality strategy
- Integrate relevant ISO requirements and the GE Vernova Zero Defect framework into one coherent operating system
- Define critical processes, interfaces, process owners, decision rights and systems of record across functions, regions and sites
- Translate quality objectives into standard work and drive adoption through training, coaching, leadership engagement and follow-through
- Lead internal, layered process and external audits
- Ensure audit findings are closed on time through systemic corrective action
- Use audit insights, data, root-cause analysis, Lean and Kaizen to address recurring gaps and improve quality maturity
- Track QMS indicators and guide monthly Quality Management Reviews
- Provide Wind senior leadership and the CEO with insight on progress, risks and actions
- Mobilize process owners, functional leaders and direct or matrixed resources
- Challenge constructively, reinforce accountability and escalate when required
Requirements
What you’ll need- Significant experience owning and leading a QMS in a large, complex industrial, manufacturing or engineering organization
- Global, multi-site responsibility, ideally within a business or organization of at least $5 billion in scale
- Demonstrated ownership of ISO 9001 / ISO 9000 audit frameworks
- Direct experience working with internal and external auditing bodies
- Proven experience simplifying, deploying and sustaining enterprise-wide processes and governance
- Strong understanding of end-to-end value streams, process governance, systems of record, NPI, issue resolution and change management
- Track record of leading cross-functional transformation and securing adoption through influence in a global matrix
- Strong executive presence, judgement and communication skills
- Ability to turn complex quality information into clear decisions and presentations
- Experience using data, audit findings and maturity measures to prioritize action and improve execution
- Preferred: Wind, renewable energy, power generation, aerospace, automotive or comparable complex industrial-sector experience
- Preferred: Leadership of a major global QMS transformation or procedural-simplification programme
- Preferred: Working knowledge of APQP, relevant TS standards, Lean, Kaizen and structured problem solving
- Preferred: Experience leading direct and matrixed teams and using digital or AI-enabled tools to improve access to QMS knowledge
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, manufacturing, operations or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
- Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable
Benefits
Comp & perks- Discretionary annual bonus
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Health Coach access
- Employee Assistance Program
- GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
- 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions
- Company retirement contributions
- Fidelity Executive Services
- Tuition assistance
- Adoption assistance
- Paid parental leave
- Disability benefits
- Life insurance
- 12 paid holidays
- Permissive time off
- Restoration Plan with company credits on eligible pay above IRS limits
- Relocation assistance