Global Circularity & Resilience Program Manager

GE Vernova

. Lead the enterprise 4R Circularity Program and maintain a multi-year roadmap aligned with GE Vernova sustainability priorities and goals .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeRemote • Washington • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $147,900 - $246,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading circular economy initiatives, integrating sustainability into product lifecycle management, and developing governance processes for circularity. Proficient in stakeholder engagement, program management, and sustainability reporting frameworks.

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Circular Economy PrinciplesProduct StewardshipSustainability ReportingProgram GovernanceLife Cycle Assessment (LCA)

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Hard Skills

SustainabilityCircular EconomyProduct Lifecycle ManagementEco-DesignMaterial Risk ManagementCritical Material FlowsDesign for CircularityResource SecurityMetrics DevelopmentContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

Stakeholder ManagementCommunicationTeam CollaborationInfluencing SkillsExecution Mindset

Tools & Technologies

Digital TechnologyKaizenValue Stream MappingEnvironmental Product Declarations (EPDs)Product Carbon Footprint (PCF)

Industry Keywords

SourcingRecyclingSustainable MaterialsCircular ServicesESG Reporting FrameworksEU TaxonomyCritical MineralsResource ResilienceManufacturingEnergy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the enterprise 4R Circularity Program and maintain a multi-year roadmap aligned with GE Vernova sustainability priorities and goals
Define circularity standards, methodologies, governance processes, and guidance across businesses
Partner with R&D, Engineering, Technology, Product Management, and Services teams to integrate circularity into new product and technology introductions, product stewardship, and lifecycle management
Advance Design for Circularity priorities including durability, repairability, refurbishment, remanufacturing, reuse, recycling, and material recovery
Lead circular materials strategies with Sourcing and Supplier teams to accelerate recycled, renewable, and low-carbon materials adoption, material recovery, and reduced reliance on virgin materials
Lead resource resilience strategies addressing critical materials, resource scarcity, supply disruptions, and geopolitical dependencies
Support enterprise strategies for material availability, resource security, supply chain resilience, and critical materials recovery
Develop circularity KPIs, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms for leadership reviews, MORs, and continuous improvement through Kaizen events
Support sustainability disclosures, customer requests, and regulatory requirements related to circular economy, resource use, products, and materials
Improve circularity data quality, automation, and reporting with Digital Technology and data teams
Facilitate communities of practice and support segment teams in identifying opportunities, barriers, corrective actions, and priorities
Monitor circular economy regulations, customer expectations, industry trends, and external best practices
Represent GE Vernova in industry associations, partnerships, customer engagements, and forums
Identify business value opportunities through circular business models, lifecycle services, resource efficiency, and sustainable materials innovation
Report to the Environmental Sustainability Operations Leader on the Corporate Sustainability team
Support corporate and segment sustainability priorities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science, sustainability, materials science, sourcing, business, or a related field
Minimum 10 years of experience in sustainability, circular economy, product stewardship, Eco-design, or related disciplines
Experience leading global, cross-functional programs in an industrial, manufacturing, energy, or technology organization
Strong understanding of circular economy principles, critical material flows, product lifecycle management, and sustainable product design
Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive change in a global matrix organization
Experience managing program governance, metrics, reporting, and updates
Understanding of resource security, material risk management, critical mineral dependencies, and resilience strategies
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Team player who works effectively with others to achieve identified business outcomes
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Master's degree in sustainability, engineering, circular economy, environmental management, or business administration (desired)
Experience with Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Product Carbon Footprint (PCF), Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), Product Stewardship, or Design for Environment programs (desired)
Knowledge of ESG reporting frameworks, ESPR, CSRD, EU Taxonomy, and circular economy regulations (desired)
Experience with sustainable materials, recycling, life extension, refurbishment, remanufacturing, or circular services (desired)
Familiarity with Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies, including Kaizen, value stream mapping, structured problem-solving, and standard work (desired)
Self-starter with strong execution mindset and ability to operate in a dynamic global environment (desired)
Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills (desired)
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Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions
Company retirement contributions
Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability benefits
Life insurance
12 paid holidays
Permissive time off
Professional development
Relocation assistance is not provided