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Business Operations and Forecasting Pillar Lead

AT GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace

Business Operations and Forecasting Pillar Lead

Blue Ash, OH

Job Description Summary

The Edison Works Program Operations and Forecasting Pillar Lead is a key member of the Edison Works team, responsible for the team leadership of Program Operations and Forecasting team in support of development programs within the Edison Works Program Management Office (PMO). The PMO supports a wide range of program and project management functions. This role is in charge of program operations and forecasting for all of Edison Works development programs and serve a liaison to Edison Works senior leadership, program managers, and partner functions (including finance and engineering). The pillar lead will need to guide program managers and other program operations specialists to best support their respective programs and will coordinate communications and engagement processes that program stakeholders are informed and action items are statused and actioned. The pillar lead role also manages the proposal management team that executes proposals for the Edison Works programs.

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Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • People Leader for a medium team of experts in their core competencies
  • Strategic workforce planning for Program Operations and Forecasting Pillar
  • Customer interface with USG customers, specifically coordination with internal and external Contracts teams to execute funding modifications and obligate funds
  • Define strategy for Deal Factory and lead team to execute proposals
  • Strategize with business leadership to create and communicate Operating Plan, CMR and Growth Playbook forecasts
  • Define Standard Work for program financials at the Monthly Program Reviews (MPRs) and associated customer briefings
  • Own and report on key performance indices specifically related to Termination Liability and the Big Rocks financial obligations
  • Support financial risk exposure to the business through termination liability analysis across multiple programs
  • Help support Program and Product managers with forecasting. tracking of critical risks, and deadlines
  • Communicate complex messages/influences peers/negotiates and leads a medium to large to of Senior Professional Band team members
  • Leverage FLIGHT DECK to help operate key program support functions within Edison Works for new and existing programs
  • Support with proposals to ensure compliance to government and contractual requirements
  • Work directly with finance, manufacturing, scheduling, program management and engineering teams to meet all customer requests, monthly deadlines, and reporting requirements
  • Lead transformation efforts to eliminate waste, improve transparency, establish standard work, and enhance the value the team brings to the business
  • Help develop and implement program operations best practices and processes to improve efficiency
  • Manage a horizontal team to support complex programs in different program lifecycle phases

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.
  • Minimum of 5years of experience with Program Management, Financial Management, and/or operations.
  • The ability to obtain and maintain an US Government Clearance.

Desired Characteristics

  • Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
  • Strong financial Acumen
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
  • Demonstrated ability to people lead and provide strategic direction.
  • Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
  • Established project management skills

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Client-provided location(s): Evendale, OH, USA
Job ID: GE_Aerospace-R3788157
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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