Job Description Summary

The GE Vernova Wind Scope 3 Manager will lead critical sustainability programs that support GE Vernova’s environmental strategy, reporting readiness, and enterprise-wide capability building. This role will be responsible for advancing Scope 3 greenhouse gas inventory management, coordinating sustainability-related audit and assurance responses, implementing circularity leadership across the organization, and supporting the integration of biodiversity considerations into business practices. The successful candidate will bring strong technical expertise, cross-functional leadership, and execution discipline to drive measurable progress against GE Vernova’s sustainability priorities.

Job Description

Our mission:

At GE Vernova, we are united by a single, urgent, and optimistic mission: electrify to thrive and decarbonize. The world needs us to accelerate the transition to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. Together, we have the energy to change the world.

What impact you'll make

As a member/leader of the Wind Sustainability team, you will be an active contributor to advancing Winds progress on the decarbonization and conserve pillars of GE Vernova sustainability framework

Key Responsibilities:

Scope 3 Inventory Management & Reporting:

• Lead the development, management, and continuous improvement of GE Vernova’s Wind Scope 3 greenhouse gas inventory in alignment with the GHG Protocol and internal reporting requirements
• Partner with Winds sourcing, operations, finance, and product teams to collect, validate, and analyze emissions data across relevant Scope 3 categories
• Establish robust data management processes, assumptions, methodologies, and controls to improve the quality, transparency, and auditability of Scope 3 emissions calculations
• Identify key emissions hotspots, risks, and reduction opportunities across the value chain and support prioritization of decarbonization initiatives
• Support target tracking, internal reporting, and external disclosures related to value chain emissions

Scope 3 Audit, Assurance & Regulatory Response:

• Lead preparation and coordination of sustainability-related audit and assurance Scope 3 responses, including responses to internal audit, external assurance, customer inquiries, and regulatory reviews
• Maintain documentation, evidence trails, and process controls to support sustainability data integrity and reporting readiness
• Partner with legal, controllership, EHS, sourcing, finance, logistics and other key stakeholders to ensure consistency, accuracy, and timeliness of responses
• Identify gaps in processes or controls and drive corrective actions to strengthen sustainability governance and compliance
• Monitor emerging reporting and disclosure expectations relevant to greenhouse gas emissions, environmental metrics, and sustainability claims

Circularity Leadership:

• Support and coordinate external circularity responses for customers, industry associations, and other key stakeholders, ensuring accurate, consistent, and timely communication aligned with GE Vernova’s sustainability strategy and commitments
• Lead the planning and execution of internal Circularity Week engagement initiatives to increase employee awareness, participation, and alignment with GE Vernova’s circularity strategy
• Develop and implement circularity training programs to build employee awareness and practical understanding of circular economy principles across GE Vernova
• Translate enterprise circularity priorities and regulations into role-relevant training content, tools, and communication materials for key functions including engineering, sourcing, manufacturing, and commercial teams
• Partner with business leaders and HR/learning teams to embed circularity concepts into existing capability-building programs where appropriate
• Track training adoption, effectiveness, and engagement, and continuously improve content based on business needs and feedback
• Support broader internal change management efforts that advance circularity understanding and implementation across the organization

Biodiversity Strategy Support & Integration:

• Support the development and integration of biodiversity considerations into GE Vernova’s sustainability programs, policies, and operational practices
• Conduct research and analysis on biodiversity-related risks, opportunities, and emerging frameworks relevant to GE Vernova’s business and value chain
• Partner with environmental, sourcing, operations, and site teams to identify opportunities to incorporate biodiversity considerations into decision-making and project execution
• Help develop internal guidance, metrics, and reporting approaches related to biodiversity and nature-related impacts where appropriate
• Monitor external trends, stakeholder expectations, and regulatory developments related to biodiversity and nature disclosures

Climate Transition Plan Development & Execution:

• Support the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of GE Vernova’s Wind climate transition plan, ensuring alignment with enterprise sustainability goals and external reporting expectations
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to define decarbonization levers, milestones, assumptions, and implementation roadmaps across operations and the value chain
• Track progress against climate-related targets and transition plan actions, identifying risks, gaps, and opportunities for improvement
• Help translate climate strategy into actionable business plans, metrics, and governance processes that support execution and accountability
• Support internal and external communications related to the climate transition plan, including disclosures, customer inquiries, and stakeholder engagement

Program Management & Cross-Functional Leadership:

• Drive cross-functional coordination across sustainability initiatives, ensuring alignment on priorities, timelines, methodologies, and deliverables
• Establish clear governance, milestones, and performance tracking for assigned sustainability programs
• Prepare executive-ready updates, summaries, and recommendations for leadership stakeholders
• Influence and engage stakeholders across the business to drive accountability and measurable outcomes
• Contribute to the evolution of GE Vernova’s broader sustainability strategy through practical implementation insights and continuous improvement

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Experience:

• Experience leading programs in corporate sustainability, greenhouse gas accounting, environmental reporting, ESG, and/or related fields is required.
• Experience with Scope 3 greenhouse gas accounting and reporting is strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting audits, assurance processes, or regulated disclosures is strongly preferred.
• Experience in the energy, industrial, or manufacturing sector is desirable.

Desired Skills:

• Strong understanding of greenhouse gas accounting principles, particularly Scope 3 emissions methodologies and the GHG Protocol
• Knowledge of sustainability reporting, audit readiness, internal controls, and environmental data governance
• Familiarity with circular economy principles and employee training or change management program implementation
• Understanding of biodiversity and nature-related sustainability topics, frameworks, and emerging disclosure expectations
• Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical topics for diverse audiences
• Strong execution, collaboration, and influencing capabilities across a complex matrixed organization

Desired Characteristics:

Strategic Execution:

• Translates sustainability priorities into practical, scalable programs with clear deliverables, ownership, and measurable impact.

Analytical Rigor:

• Applies a disciplined, data-driven approach to emissions accounting, audit support, and sustainability program improvement.

Learning & Change Leadership:

• Promotes sustainability capability building through effective training, communication, and stakeholder engagement.

Innovation:

• Brings a forward-thinking mindset to emerging sustainability topics, including circularity and biodiversity, and identifies opportunities to strengthen GE Vernova’s leadership.

Customer-Centric Approach:

• Places the needs and expectations of customers, regulators, and other key stakeholders at the forefront of circularity and biodiversity initiatives. Ensures that sustainability practices, communications, and responses enhance stakeholder value, build trust, and support GE Vernova’s goals.

Lean Mindset:

• Applies lean principles to simplify processes, strengthen data quality, eliminate waste, and improve efficiency across circularity and biodiversity programs and Scope 3 reporting activities.
• Focuses on continuous improvement, problem-solving, and value creation through benchmarking, insights, and disciplined execution.

One Team:

• Builds strong partnerships across functions and businesses, fostering collaboration to achieve shared sustainability goals.

Accountability:

• Operates with a high degree of ownership, integrity, and follow-through in delivering commitments and supporting transparent reporting.

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