Sr. Program Manager - FVL Process & Transformation Leader

GE Aerospace; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 146,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Generous time off policies

401(k) plan with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

GE Aerospace is seeking a Sr. Program Manager for FVL Process & Transformation Leader to drive end-to-end process improvements.

You will lead cross-functional teams across program, engineering, and digital technology to accelerate transformation and establish governance that sustains results. The role emphasizes AI-enabled solutions, data-driven decision making, and measurable impact on safety, quality, delivery, and cost, with training and communication accountability across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Computer Science or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years in Program/Project/Product/Engineering management within Aerospace.
• Proven process improvement, standardization, or operational performance gains.

Responsibilities

• Lead transformation of FVL processes using FLIGHT DECK and CI methods.
• Identify opportunities, map workflows, define future states, implement improvements.
• Conduct value stream analysis to reduce waste and improve execution.
• Establish operating mechanisms and metrics to sustain improvements.
• Lead AI, analytics, and digital solution deployment from concept to adoption.
• Develop training and communication plans to enable adoption and governance.

Skills

Process transformation

FLIGHT DECK

AI enablement

Data governance

Training & adoption

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Business/CS

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

FLIGHT DECK

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Sr. Program Manager – FVL Process & Transformation Leader will lead high-impact transformation initiatives supporting Future Vertical Lift (FVL) efforts through process excellence, FLIGHT DECK fundamentals, AI-enabled solutions, and data-driven execution. This role is responsible for identifying, designing, and deploying improvements that simplify workflows, improve operating rigor, and deliver measurable business impact across safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

The Sr. Program Manager – FVL Process & Transformation Leader will lead high-impact transformation initiatives supporting Future Vertical Lift (FVL) efforts through process excellence, FLIGHT DECK fundamentals, AI-enabled solutions, and data-driven execution. This role is responsible for identifying, designing, and deploying improvements that simplify workflows, improve operating rigor, and deliver measurable business impact across safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

This leader will work across program, engineering, digital technology, and functional teams to accelerate process transformation, drive adoption of new ways of working, and establish the training, communication, and governance mechanisms needed to sustain results. The ideal candidate brings strong process acumen, a track record of demonstrated FLIGHT DECK impact, hands‑on experience enabling AI and data‑driven solutions, and the ability to operate with limited guidance in a highly collaborative environment. This role also carries clear responsibility for training, communication, and measurable impact associated with transformation efforts.

This role is critical to helping Future Vertical Lift teams simplify how work gets done, accelerate adoption of better processes and digital capabilities, and improve business performance through disciplined transformation. Success in this role will be measured not only by ideas generated, but by training completed, adoption achieved, and measurable impact delivered.

Joining GE Aerospace means you're part of a team that values your unique insights, innovative mindset, and the drive to push boundaries. We're committed to advancing aerospace technology for future generations, and we believe in giving voice to your ideas. Here, your concepts have the potential to soar.

FLIGHT DECK is GE Aerospace’s lean operating model — the way the company drives execution, continuous improvement, and customer‑focused results. It brings together standard work, daily management, problem solving, value stream management, and other lean practices to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost. It also reflects GE Aerospace’s core behaviors of Respect for People, Continuous Improvement, and Customer Driven.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

Process Transformation & FLIGHT DECK Leadership

• Lead transformation of critical FVL business processes using FLIGHT DECK principles, process rigor, and continuous improvement methods.
• Partner with process owners and business leaders to identify priority opportunities, map current‑state workflows, define future‑state processes, and implement sustainable improvements.
• Conduct value stream analysis to identify waste, reduce complexity, and improve execution effectiveness.
• Establish operating mechanisms, ownership, and performance measures to ensure improvements are sustained over time.

AI, Digital & Data Enablement

• Identify and prioritize high‑value opportunities to apply AI, automation, analytics, and digital solutions to improve FVL execution and decision‑making.
• Lead the development and deployment of practical digital and AI‑enabled solutions, from ideation and proof of concept through implementation and adoption.
• Partner with DT and business stakeholders to improve the data fabric / trusted data foundation needed to enable scalable analytics and AI solutions. This includes data quality, accessibility, lineage, semantic structures, and governance alignment. This is an enhancement of the draft’s data pipeline, semantic layer, cataloging, and lineage responsibilities.
• Ensure deployed solutions are practical, scalable, and aligned with business priorities.

Training, Communication & Adoption

• Own the training and communication strategy for transformation initiatives to build awareness, capability, and sustained adoption. Your draft explicitly assigns responsibility for stakeholder communications, training programs, and adoption monitoring.
• Develop and deliver training that enables teams to effectively adopt new processes, digital tools, and AI‑enabled ways of working.
• Create clear communication plans, executive updates, and stakeholder messaging to maintain alignment and momentum.
• Monitor adoption, training effectiveness, and business impact; adjust deployment strategies as needed to improve outcomes.

Collaboration, Governance & Execution

• Work collaboratively across engineering, program, FLIGHT DECK, DT, and functional teams to drive aligned execution and influence outcomes without direct authority.
• Operate effectively with limited guidance, translating broad objectives into actionable transformation plans and deliverables.
• Support governance, risk assessment, and implementation discipline for digital and AI‑enabled solutions, including coordination with privacy, security, compliance, and Cyber/CUI stakeholders where needed. This reflects the governance, approval workflow, documentation, and risk management content in your draft 1.
• Track performance of deployed solutions and lead corrective actions to improve effectiveness, adoption, and sustainability.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Computer Science, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in roles such as Program Manager, Project Manager, Product Manager, or Engineering Manager within the Aerospace Industry.
• Strong process acumen and demonstrated success improving complex workflows, operating rhythms, and business execution.
• Demonstrated FLIGHT DECK impact, including measurable results in process improvement, standardization, waste reduction, or operational performance.
• Experience identifying and deploying AI, analytics, automation, or other digital solutions in support of business outcomes. Your draft includes AI/ML implementation experience and familiarity with LLMs, computer vision, and predictive analytics.
• Experience working with data structures, semantic models, data quality, lineage, or data governance to support scalable digital capabilities.
• Proven ability to lead independently, work with ambiguity, and deliver results with limited oversight.
• Strong communication, facilitation, training, and stakeholder management skills across organizational levels.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and influence stakeholders without direct reporting authority.

Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrated success leading transformation in a complex, cross‑functional environment.
• Demonstrated experience in process improvement, business transformation, digital transformation, or related consulting/operational roles.
• Strong knowledge of FLIGHT DECK and continuous improvement practices, with evidence of practical business impact.
• Experience establishing or scaling training, communication, and adoption strategies for new processes or digital tools.
• Ability to connect process, people, data, and technology into practical execution plans.
• Strong executive communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex topics and present clear recommendations.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated environments is preferred.

Preferred Characteristics

• Knowledge of avionics hardware and/or systems integration.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership abilities.
• Proactive and independent, with the ability to manage various stakeholders and achieve program execution.
• Proven problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership in program/project management.
• Proficiency in project/program management tools and processes, including earned value management.

Eligibility Requirement (s)

• This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government contract restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Citizens. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance from day one.
• Generous time off policies.
• Robust 401(k) plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Eligibility for bonus plans.

This role is an opportunity to contribute significantly to the FLRAA program at GE Aerospace, ensuring effective change and risk management while collaborating closely with Bell and internal teams.

At GE Aerospace, we have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen. Here, you will have the opportunity to work on really cool things with really smart and collaborative people. Together, we will mobilize a new era of growth in aerospace and defense. Where others stop, we accelerate.

To protect the interests of all parties, GE Aerospace will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to GE Aerospace, including unsolicited resumes sent to a GE Aerospace mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to GE Aerospace coworkers, or to GE Aerospace’s database will be considered GE Aerospace property.

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 Nationalization 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

The starting base pay range for this position is $146,000.00 - $195,000.00 – USD Annually. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan.

This posting is expected to close on 8/31/26.