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Program Manager - FLRAA

AT GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace

Program Manager - FLRAA

Grand Rapids, MI

Job Description Summary

Are you ready to see your career take flight? At GE Aerospace, we believe the world works better when it flies. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. We have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen.

GE Aerospace is seeking a highly motivated Program Manager to join our FLRAA program team. In this role, the Program Manager will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of program scope that feeds into the overall FLRAA program, ensuring alignment with GE Aerospace's strategic objectives and customer requirements

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This role requires strong leadership, communication, and project management skills to drive program success.

Job Description

Roles Overview

  • Ensure program objectives are met in accordance with GE Aerospace's Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) priorities.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality, to achieve program milestones and deliverables.
  • Monitor program performance and implement corrective actions as needed to address any deviations from the plan.
  • Monitor and track program variances and ensure actions to resolve variances are completed in a timely manner.
  • Communicate program status, risks, and issues to senior management and stakeholders, providing regular updates and reports.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence within the program team.
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory and contractual requirements.
  • Manage customer relationships and serve as the primary point of contact for program-related matters.
  • Identify and mitigate program risks, developing contingency plans as necessary.
  • Support the development and implementation of lean principles and practices within the program.
  • Track and report status of hardware development and builds during the life of the program.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Program Manager, Project Manager, Product Manager or Engineering Manager

Additional Information

  • 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.
  • Ability and willingness to travel frequently to both customer and internal locations

Desired Qualifications

  • Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Program Manager, Project Manager, Product Manager or Engineering Manager preferably within the aerospace or defense industry.
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (Technical Degrees preferred)
  • Ability to quickly obtain relevant security clearances.
  • Background in avionics systems integration, hardware, software development.
  • Deep domain expertise in life cycle development for high design assurance programs as a Product Manager or Engineering.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Independent, self-starter that can proactively manage a variety of external and internal stakeholders and achieve business growth.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  • PMP or equivalent project management certification is a plus.
  • Knowledge of lean principles and practices is highly desirable.

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance that begins on the first day of employment
  • Permissive time off policy for newly hired employees
  • Generous 401(k) plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
  • And more!

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 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).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Client-provided location(s): Grand Rapids, MI, USA; Clearwater, FL, USA
Job ID: GE_Aerospace-GAOGAYGLOBALR5001400EXTERNALENGLOBAL
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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