Global Automation Operations – Performance Leader

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Switzerland Global Enterprise

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B2B • eCommerce • Export

Switzerland Global Enterprise is a national platform that provides support to companies in Switzerland to promote their products and services in international markets. The organization offers various services including market entry advice, networking opportunities, and information on trade regulations, helping Swiss businesses to successfully expand and thrive globally.

51 - 200 employees

Founded 1927

🤝 B2B

🛍️ eCommerce

📋 Description

• Architect, set strategy, and manage the operational cadence and portfolio rhythm of the Automation CoE, including annual operating plans, forecasting, and performance tracking. • Design and institutionalize enterprise-wide governance processes and dashboard including KPIs and bowler charts, providing actionable insights and clear visibility to business unit and corporate leadership. • Oversee budget management and resource allocation, ensuring investments align with strategic priorities and business outcomes. • Lead a team Lead portfolio reporting, risk identification, and communication to senior executives—including the GEV CEO/Chairman and business unit CEOs—to support data-driven planning and effective issue resolution. • Define and connect GE Vernova Robotics and Automation opportunities to business -level commercial outcomes, top-level GE Vernova strategic imperatives and associated SQDC impact. • Define, shape, and orchestrate CoE governance forums, driving high-impact decision-making and ensuring all automation initiatives progress toward key milestones and measurable results. • Drive strategic partnerships with program leaders, technology architects, finance, HR, IT/OT, and business stakeholders to mobilize resources and overcome barriers to execution. • Develop, refine, and deploy frameworks for operational performance assessment, risk management, and continuous improvement. • Serve as a thought leader for operational rigor and best practices—representing the CoE in internal and external forums. • Foster a global culture of accountability, transparency, and pace, enabling the team to focus on outcomes, accelerate delivery, and fulfill automation portfolio objectives. • Build and mentor a team as CoE needs evolve, developing future leaders and driving engagement.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations, Data Analytics, or related field. • 10+ years’ experience in operational leadership, portfolio/program management, or performance management in a large matrixed organization. • Demonstrated success architecting operating rhythms, managing budgets, developing KPIs, and leading governance processes at the enterprise level. • Proven ability to analyze complex data, synthesize insights, and enable high-level strategic decisions. • Strong business acumen, with comprehensive understanding of resource planning, financial management, and automation portfolio performance. • Experience engaging and influencing senior executives, up to CEO/Chairman level. • Outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skills; able to drive change and deliver results across cross-functional teams. • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.

🏖️ Benefits

• Health care coverage (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy) • Retirement plan that includes Company Retirement Savings and a 401K with Company matching • Life Insurance options • Disability coverage • Paid time-off • EAP