Program Manager - Edison Works

Job Description Summary

Program Manager within Edison Works next generation products, working cross-functionally to guide a diverse NPI team to deliver on customer requirements and business objectives. In this role, you will integrate and develop processes that meet defined customer requirements and schedules, manage complex issues across multiple functional areas, drive gap identification and problem, and contribute to long-term business planning and strategy.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provides daily program management of the detailed design, test and qualification of the propulsion system
• Balance challenging technical, schedule, and budget targets
• Leads Tollgate and Senior Level program reviews
• Provides leadership in the program decision-making processes; integrate technical requirements, safety, business objectives, logistics, cost and schedule limitations, and voice of the customer
• Helps influence strategy within the product area to meet business & customer needs. Manages the Product Control Board process and other standard product management rhythms.
• Drives shared ownership for execution across Supply Chain, Engineering, and Product Support to ensure sufficient support and priority to achieve program objectives and milestones
• Leads cross-functional teams through a dynamic and evolving program landscape to ensure achievement of operational and financial metrics and a high say-do ratio, including safety, quality, on-time delivery and cost
• Manages uncertainty, enables decision making at the point of impact, and provides necessary guidance required to deal with customer ambiguity
• Develops & integrates daily management and standard work to meet the defined program goals. Leverages lean practices, standard processes, technical experience, product knowledge, and sound judgement to lead problem solving efforts
• Oversees program planning, execution, and Earned Value Management (EVM) across the Integrated Product Teams
• Uses interpersonal, communication, & influencing skills to help achieve desired outcomes

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 10 years of experience in product management).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in leadership roles in product, program, or operations management managing programs
• Proven leadership skills with cross-functional teams including customers and weapon system contractors.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US government Secret clearance
• Must be able to work full-time, on-site at GE Aerospace in Cincinnati, OH; due to security requirements there are limited work from home or remote opportunities

Desired Characteristics

• Master’s degree
• FLIGHT DECK/LEAN mindset

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
• 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
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with customers in the government and in private industry.
• Understanding of U.S. military organization, processes and environment

• Current Secret or Top Secret US government security

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 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.