Senior Program Management Manager - Program Management

Unison; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) matching plan

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Unison, a GE Aerospace company, seeks a senior NPI program manager to lead complex aerospace initiatives from design to certification.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage schedules and budgets, and drive commercial strategies in collaboration with customers and suppliers. A bachelor’s degree plus 5+ years in relevant programs, or a HS diploma with 9+ years, is required, with aerospace experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 5+ years in commercial programs, engineering, or operations.
• Alternatively, a HS diploma with 9+ years in program management or related work.
• Experience in aviation/aerospace preferred.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to plan, document, and execute programs; develops strategy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall business case execution, outcomes, and stakeholder management for NPI programs.
• Integrate and develop program management processes across the organization.
• Develop specialized knowledge of commercial developments and influence strategy.
• Use judgment to solve complex tasks; analyze data to support recommendations.
• Provide horizontal leadership and build consensus across functions.

Skills

Program management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Documentation & planning

Project management fundamentals

Aerospace industry knowledge

Flight Deck fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Job Description Summary

Unison, a GE Aerospace company, is the leading provider of differentiated engine controls, accessories, and performance monitoring solutions in the Aerospace, Defense & Space segments. Serving both original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket customers, Unison designs, manufactures and supplies the most advanced components and systems in the world.

Job Description Summary

Unison, a GE Aerospace company, is the leading provider of differentiated engine controls, accessories, and performance monitoring solutions in the Aerospace, Defense & Space segments. Serving both original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket customers, Unison designs, manufactures and supplies the most advanced components and systems in the world.

Responsible for the execution of New Product Introduction (NPI) programs through collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Accountable for program schedule, budget performance, risk management, contract management, customer deliverables and satisfaction, and overall metrics that impact the business case. Guided by commercial practices and policies that are intended to steer the program through the design phases and into certification and production. Has significant control/influence over commercial priorities. There is moderate autonomy within the role to enter into/execute Commercial arrangements. High levels of Commercial judgement are required to achieve outcomes required.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Accountable for the overall business case execution, outcomes, and stakeholder management for assigned NPI programs.
• Accountable for functional, business, and broad company objectives. Integrate and develop program management processes that meet business needs across the organization, be involved in long-term planning, manage complex issues across functions, and contribute to the overall business strategy.
• Developing specialized knowledge of latest commercial developments in own area and communication skills to influence others. Contributes towards strategy and policy development and ensure delivery within area of responsibility.
• Has in-depth knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; has working knowledge of competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.
• Uses judgment to make decisions or solve complex tasks or problems within programs, product lines, markets, sales processes, campaigns or customers. Takes new perspective on existing solutions. Uses technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own function to arrive at decisions.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. Provides horizontal leadership to cross-functional areas involved in the execution of assigned programs. Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus. Developing persuasion skills required to influence others on topics within field.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university plus a minimum of 5 years of experience in commercial programs, engineering, or operations, OR; a High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 9 years of experience in program management, customer, or equivalent project-based experience.

Desired Characteristics & Experience

• Experience in the aviation/aerospace industry is preferred
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs
• Established project management skills
• Demonstrated use of FLIGHT DECK fundamentals

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace 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 Aerospace 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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes