Senior Engineering Project Manager - Avionics & IMA

GE Aerospace; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 112,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company matching

Tuition assistance

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time-off

Job summary

GE Aerospace in the United States is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to lead Integrated Modular Avionics and Platform Systems programs. You will own end-to-end execution from proposal through certification, directing a cross-functional IPT and mentoring Deputy EPMs.

You will manage scope, cost, schedule, risk, and quality with accountability for cradle-to-grave program success, including KPIs, EVM baselines, and customer interfaces.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering or technical field is required.
• 7+ years of engineering project management experience with ownership of cost, schedule and technical performance.
• Experience applying Earned Value Management (EVM) on development programs.
• Familiarity with avionics development processes and standards (SAE ARP4754A, DO-178C, DO-160, DO-330).
• US citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the IPT to develop IMA products and drive project performance from launch to closure.
• Plan and execute projects across scope, schedule, cost, technical, risk and quality; maintain the integrated master schedule.
• Own project financials: establish EVM baselines, analyze CPI/SPI, forecast EAC, and drive recovery plans.
• Lead estimating, bidding, and proposal development, including basis-of-estimate and change control.
• Set and manage KPIs with Systems and Technical Leads; drive daily management via FLIGHT DECK tools.
• Act as primary engineering interface to the customer and resolve issues.
• Present project status, metrics and risks to leadership and customers at reviews.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure cradle-to-grave success across programs.
• Coach Deputy EPMs and improve EPM processes and tools.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders to identify needs and growth opportunities.
• Travel to customer/partner sites as needed (10-20%).

Skills

Earned Value Management

Cross-functional Leadership

Project Management

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree (engineering or MBA)

Tools

Deltek Open Plan

Job description

GE Aerospace in the United States is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to lead Integrated Modular Avionics and Platform Systems programs. You will own end-to-end execution from proposal through certification, directing a cross-functional IPT and mentoring Deputy EPMs.

You will manage scope, cost, schedule, risk, and quality with accountability for cradle-to-grave program success, including KPIs, EVM baselines, and customer interfaces.