Senior Program Operations Manager

GE Aerospace; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Health Coach

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

GE Aerospace in Cincinnati seeks a Senior Program Operations Manager to lead data collection and analysis to support program management decisions and deliverables. You will collaborate with EVM scheduling/finance teams, CAMs, product operations, and PMO to develop best practices and standard work templates to boost efficiency across programs.

You will manage annual operating plans and forecasts, coordinate weekly actuals vs forecast with CAMs, serve as CAM for PM budget, execute EVM processes,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• Minimum 5 years in business, finance, manufacturing, sourcing, and/or project management.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Capability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance.
• Access to U.S. export-controlled information requires U.S. Person status.

Responsibilities

• Drive Operational Excellence and continuous improvement, managing KPIs and process documentation.
• Lead structured problem solving and risk management per FLIGHT DECK principles.
• Create and maintain annual Operating Plans and quarterly forecasts; manage weekly actuals vs forecast with CAM inputs.
• Serve as CAM for Program Management budget and execute Work Authorizations per government contract modifications.
• Execute Earned Value Management (EVM) processes and prepare metrics for Monthly Program Reviews (MPRs).
• Collaborate with finance, manufacturing, scheduling, program management, and engineering to meet deadlines and reporting requirements.
• Define Standard Work for program financials at MPRs and client briefings.

Skills

PMP Certification

Exec-level meetings

Cross-functional teams

EVM experience

Data presentation

Lean/CI

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Senior Program Operations Manager is responsible for data collection and analysis to support program management business decisions and program deliverables. In this role you will collaborate with the Earned Value Management (EVM) scheduling and finance teams, Engineering Control Account Managers (CAMs), product operations, and program management. You will support the Program Management Office (PMO) in developing and implementing best practices and standard work templates to enhance efficiencies in program operations across all programs. Additionally, you will be required to understand the clients, industry, and government market to support future contract proposals.

Job Description

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement

• Run and continuously improve team operating rhythms, management of key performance indicators, and documentation of processes.
• Lead transformation efforts to eliminate waste, improve transparency, establish standard work, and enhance team value to the business.
• Develop and implement business operations best practices and processes to improve efficiency.

Structured Problem Solving and Risk Management

• Facilitate action planning and structured problem solving in accordance with FLIGHT DECK principles.
• Assist the Program Manager in identifying areas of risk and opportunities, tracking critical program risks, and ensuring timely communication of financial risk exposure through termination liability analysis.

Program and Financial Management

• Create and maintain annual Operating Plans and quarterly forecasts for internal and external customers.
• Manage weekly updates of actuals vs forecast through collaboration with CAMs to get their inputs
• Serve as Control Account Manager (CAM) for Program Management budget and execute Program Work Authorizations based on formal government contract modifications.
• Execute Earned Value Management (EVM) processes and rhythms, including preparation of program management metrics such as cost and schedule data for Monthly Program Reviews (MPRs).
• Execute Program Work Authorizations based on formal government contract modifications.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work directly with finance, manufacturing, scheduling, program management, and engineering teams to meet customer requests, monthly deadlines, and reporting requirements.
• Use good judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks across different teams and functions.

Standard Work and Metrics

• Define Standard Work for program financials at MPRs and associated customer briefings.
• Prepare program management metrics, including cost and schedule data, for Monthly Program Reviews (MPRs).

Qualifications And Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited College or University. Minimum of 5 years of experience in business, finance, manufacturing, sourcing, and/or project management
• Capability to get a DoD Security Clearance
• US Citizen
• 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)).

Desired Characteristics

• Program Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Proven experience supporting executive level meetings and strategy reviews
• Proven experience supporting broad cross-functional teams
• Experience with earned value management (EVM)
• Comfortable presenting analytical data to both internal and external customers
• Analytical and energetic nature, driven desire for efficient process control
• Self-motivated and motivated to learn and teach
• Effective problem identification and solving skills
• Demonstrated lean and continuous improvement
• Ability to document, plan and execute programs
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

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.

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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:

No