Sr Program Manager - Program Manager

GE Aerospace; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Aerospace in Cincinnati is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead cross-functional teams responsible for delivering program deliverables under contract terms and the business case. You will own operating guidelines and budgets, applying strong commercial judgment to secure required outcomes.

The role requires extensive experience in program management within aerospace, the ability to work with internal and external stakeholders, and the potential to obtain a US Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in technical and/or program/project management leadership in aerospace or similar industries.
• Must be able to obtain a US Top Secret Government Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver on program deliverables within contract terms and business case.
• Own/influence operating guidelines and budgets to achieve business outcomes.

Skills

Program management

Aerospace industry

Security clearance

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

High school diploma + 6 years experience

Job description

Job Description Summary

As Sr. Program Manager you will lead the cross functional team to deliver on all program(s) deliverables within the terms and conditions of the contract and business case. You will own/influence business operating guidelines and budgets. High levels of commercial judgment are required to achieve required outcomes.

As Sr. Program Manager you will lead the cross functional team to deliver on all program(s) deliverables within the terms and conditions of the contract and business case. You will own/influence business operating guidelines and budgets. High levels of commercial judgment are required to achieve required outcomes.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead product development activity aligned with Edison Works strategic growth objectives.
• Execute current program and compete for and win the next phases of development.
• Accountability for functional, business, and broad company objectives. Integrate and develop processes that meet business needs across the organization, be involved in long-term planning, manage complex issues within functional area of expertise, and contribute to the overall business strategy.
• Developing expertise across product lines, markets, sales processes, or customer groups. Influences policy and ensures delivery.
• Interprets internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services. Utilizes understanding of industry trends to inform decision making process.
• Leads others to find creative solutions to address complex projects, product lines, markets, sales processes, or customers. Has the ability to evaluate quality of information received and questions conflicting data for analysis. Uses multiple internal and external resources outside of own function to help arrive at a decision.
• May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity. Communicates complex messages and negotiates mainly internally with others to adopt a different point of view. Influences peers to take action and may negotiate with external partners, vendors, or customers.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in technical and/or program/project management leadership experience in aerospace or similar industries.
• Must be able to obtain a US Top Secret Government Security Clearance.

Desired Characteristics

• Active US government Secret or Higher Security Clearance, preferred with AP approval
• Airframer Integration (Technical and Programmatic) experience
• Direct interaction with customers (Airframers and US Gov't)
• Master's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in a Systems Engineering or Program/Product Management role).Demonstrated ability to lead and influence across the matrix
• Ability to achieve business outcomes while maintaining compliance to security requirements Familiarity with military-unique advanced engine technologies
• Experience with GE NPI Tollgate and Military Qualification processes
• Direct people-leadership experience
• Program Management experience (EVM, IMS, Business Operations)
• Product Management experience (PCB, CCB, Safety PMT)
• Developing and negotiating proposals
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
• Ability to document, plan, market, 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

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