LSS Project Leader Co-op

MS0100 Datex-Ohmeda, Inc.; Alabama; On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

GE HealthCare is seeking an LSS Project Leader Co-op. You will practice structured thinking to translate ambiguous problem statements into clear plans, defining outcomes, milestones, owners, and risks.

You’ll support cross-functional teams across Product Management, Program Management, Engineering, and more to enable timely execution. As a student in Engineering or Business, you’ll develop budgeting awareness, resource coordination, and risk management while meeting scope, cost, and schedule

Qualifications

• Full-time student pursuing a degree in Engineering or Business.
• Demonstrated strong academic performance through coursework, projects or leadership.
• Evidence of structured thinking: writing problem statements, goals and timelines.
• Leadership experience in projects, teams, clubs, or community.
• Initiative and results orientation; comfortable drafting plans and options.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills to translate technical details.
• Able to work a minimum of 28 weeks (full-time, 40 hours/week).

Responsibilities

• Decompose ambiguous problems into definitions, success criteria, and deliverables.
• Create lightweight project plans with milestones, owners and dependencies.
• Define measurable outcomes and track progress to inform decisions.
• Support cross-functional execution and remove blockers.
• Maintain risk/issue/decision logs and communicate updates clearly.
• Prepare concise briefings for team and leadership.

Skills

Structured thinking

Leadership in projects

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Engineering or Business degree

Tools

Excel/Sheets

Dashboards

Job description

Job Description Summary

As an LSS Project Leader Co-op at GE HealthCare, you will practice structured, critical thinking to quickly understand problem statements, clarify desired outcomes, and synthesize actionable next steps. You will enable execution across disciplines - Product Management, Program Management, Engineering, Operations, Sourcing, Fulfillment, Regulatory, and Supplier Quality - by translating ambiguity into clear plans, risks, and decisions. You’ll work on a variety of assignments within the Patient Care Solution - Life Sustaining Solutions (LSS) business segment that build capability in project planning, budget awareness, resource coordination, and risk management - all while ensuring scope, quality, cost, and timing goals are met. You’ll be mentored by an experienced Program Manager or Lead Program Integrator (LPI) and be entrusted to frame problems, define success metrics, and drive execution in partnership with cross-functional teams. GE HealthCare fosters a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone can contribute to their full potential in support of our mission to create a world where healthcare has no limits.

Job Description

Critical Thinking & Planning

Quickly decompose ambiguous problem statements into clear problem definitions, success criteria, and deliverables. Synthesize next steps into lightweight, right-sized project plans (e.g., milestones, owners, dependencies) and keep them current as facts change. Define measurable outcomes/leading indicators; track progress and use data to inform decisions and trade-offs. Apply structured problem-solving methods (e.g., 5-Whys) to identify root causes and recommend pragmatic solutions.

Execution & Risk Management

Support the Program Manager to orchestrate multiple projects within a product line across LSS and partner teams. Proactively manage cross-functional execution to remove blockers, clarify ownership, and avoid gaps/delays. Maintain a risk/issue/decision log; anticipate integration issues and propose options with pros/cons and impacts on scope, cost, and schedule. Facilitate crisp status communication tailored to audiences (team, leadership, suppliers), highlighting decisions needed, risks, and next steps.

Collaboration & Communication

Partner with business and technical leaders to clarify requirements, align goals, and validate acceptance criteria. Prepare concise briefings (slides, one-pagers) that capture problem context, options considered, selected approach, and results. Demonstrate ownership, follow-through, and a bias for action while operating with humility and openness to feedback.

Basic Qualifications

• Full-time student pursuing a degree in Engineering or Business.
• Demonstrated strong academic performance through relevant coursework, projects, research, leadership experiences, or other academic achievements.
• Evidence of structured thinking: experience writing problem statements, defining goals/metrics, and outlining plans with owners and timelines.
• Leadership experience in projects, teams, clubs, or community – showing ownership, collaboration, and follow-through.
• Demonstrated initiative and results orientation; comfortable taking the first cut at plans, risks, and options for review.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills – able to translate technical/operational details into clear, simple narratives and plans.
• Able to work a minimum of 28 weeks (full-time, 40 hours/week).

Desired Characteristics

• Strong academic performance, with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
• Prior internship or co-op in design engineering, business, law, manufacturing, or operations.
• Exposure to project budgeting or basic analytics (e.g., Excel/Sheets, dashboards).
• Analytical approach to problem solving with familiarity using root-cause tools (e.g., 5-Whys, fishbone).
• Ability to prioritize using impact/effort thinking; comfort making structured trade-offs and documenting decisions.
• Proven adaptability in dynamic environments and strong stakeholder communication skills.

Why Join Us?

At GE HealthCare, we’re building a healthier world - powered by operational excellence. As Co-op, you’ll gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to a global organization that values innovation, inclusion, and integrity. We offer competitive compensation, relocation assistance (if applicable), and a culture that supports learning, growth, and impact.

Additional Information

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We do not sponsor employment visas for this role. GE HealthCare employees are expected to embody our values: humility, transparency, focus, ownership, and integrity. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. GE HealthCare offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE HealthCare 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 HealthCare 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). While GE HealthCare does not currently require U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, some GE HealthCare customers have vaccination mandates that may apply to certain GE HealthCare employees. Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes At GE HealthCare, we see possibilities through innovation. We’re partnering with our customers to fulfill healthcare’s greatest potential through groundbreaking medical technology, intelligent devices, and care solutions. Better tools enabling better patient care. Together, we are not only building a healthier future but living our purpose to create a world where healthcare has no limits.