LSS Project Leader Co-op

GE HealthCare; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Mentorship

Job summary

GE HealthCare is seeking a LSS Project Leader Co-op in Madison, WI. You will translate ambiguity into actionable project plans, collaborate across Product Management, Engineering, Operations, and more, and drive execution with a focus on scope, quality, cost, and timing while being mentored by an experienced PM or LPI.

You will build capability in planning, budgeting awareness, resource coordination, and risk management within the Life Sustaining Solutions segment.

Qualifications

• Full-time student pursuing a degree in Engineering or Business.
• Demonstrated strong academic performance through coursework, projects, or leadership experiences.
• Evidence of structured thinking with problem statements, goals, metrics, and plans.

Responsibilities

• Decompose ambiguous problems into clear definitions and success criteria.
• Create lightweight project plans with milestones, owners and dependencies.
• Track outcomes, risks, and drive data‑informed decisions.
• Maintain risk/issue/decision logs and communicate status to stakeholders.
• Coordinate cross-functional execution and remove blockers.

Skills

Structured thinking

Problem statements

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Education

Engineering or Business degree student

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf). 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