Strategic Program Operations Lead

GE Aerospace; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Aerospace is seeking a Senior Program Operations Manager in the United States to support data collection and analysis for program management decisions. You will collaborate with EVM, CAMs, Product Operations, Contracts, Finance and PMO, driving best practices and standard work to improve efficiency across programs.

Responsibilities include leading operational excellence initiatives, risk management, and financial planning, with a focus on annual operating plans, forecasts, and earned value

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; minimum 5 years in creating and maintaining annual Operating Plans and quarterly forecasts for internal and external customers.
• U.S. Citizen and capability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 inputs.
• 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 for Monthly Program Reviews (MPRs).
• Execute Program Work Authorizations based on formal government contract modifications.
• 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.
• Define Standard Work for program financials at internal program reviews and customer briefings.
• Prepare program management metrics, including cost and schedule data, for Monthly Program Reviews (MPRs).

Skills

Earned Value Management

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

GE Aerospace is seeking a Senior Program Operations Manager in the United States to support data collection and analysis for program management decisions. You will collaborate with EVM, CAMs, Product Operations, Contracts, Finance and PMO, driving best practices and standard work to improve efficiency across programs.

Responsibilities include leading operational excellence initiatives, risk management, and financial planning, with a focus on annual operating plans, forecasts, and earned value