Senior Program Operations Manager

Y99000 General Electric Company; Evendale (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

GE Aerospace in the United States seeks a Senior Program Operations Manager to lead data-driven program management, Earned Value Management (EVM), and cross-functional collaboration with finance, scheduling, engineering, and product operations. You will support PMO in best practices, templates, and standard work to boost efficiency and risk management across programs.

The role emphasizes Lean process improvement, managing operating plans and forecasts, and ensuring effective communication with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 5 years of experience in business, finance, manufacturing, sourcing, and/or project management.
• DoD security clearance capability required.
• US Citizenship required.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).

Responsibilities

• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement across programs.
• Facilitate structured problem solving and risk management with FLIGHT DECK principles.
• Manage annual operating plans and quarterly forecasts, including program budgets.
• Serve as CAM for program management budgets and approvals.
• Prepare program metrics for Monthly Program Reviews and similar reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

EVM tools

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.

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.
• 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 and Programs

• GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing.
• 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.

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: No

At GE Aerospace, we invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. We are a world‑leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. At GE Aerospace, respect for people is core to our culture and commitment to FLIGHT DECK, our proprietary lean operating model. We attract, develop, and retain industry‑leading talent from all backgrounds and cultivate communities where people are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential. For the people of GE Aerospace, their work isn't just a job. It's their passion and purpose. We work and win as one team, accountable to each other and our customers, and we are always finding a better way to climb higher together. We were meant to fly.