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Senior Engineering Project Manager

AT GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace

Senior Engineering Project Manager

Grand Rapids, MI

Job Description Summary

The Senior Engineering Project Manager will be responsible for managing scope, cost, and schedule for development projects for the Flight Recorders product. In the role of Engineering Project Manager, you will ensure that the project stays within cost and schedule targets while supporting a product line approach.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • The Engineering Project Manager will be responsible for forming development teams and managing project execution throughout the development lifecycles. In the role of Engineering Project Manager, you will lead the development of various technologies through increasing levels of maturity.

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Additionally, as the Engineering Project Manager, key responsibilities will include:
  • Forming project teams
  • Develop integrated schedules with cost and staffing demand
  • Author Statements of Work for supplier work (as needed)
  • Lead Engineering content for gate reviews (Tollgates)
  • Participate in fact-find meetings with customers
  • Support / lead various management meetings and report up to Senior / Executive leadership
  • Support / lead meetings with customers
  • Develop / revise engineering project plans
  • Manage scope, schedule, and cost changes within the project
  • Monitor and report project performance, including key metrics and variances
  • Develop and execute risk management plans
  • Assist in mentoring junior EPMs
  • Demonstrate leadership in communicating business goals, programs, and processes
  • Utilize your experience or expertise to solve problems
  • Develop and execute objectives for self and others
  • Have the ability to affect short-term and some long-term business goals
  • Provide timely communications on significant issues or development, maintaining a focus on safety and reliability
  • Communicate with management on technical, organizational, resource, and personnel issues

  • Required Qualifications

    • Bachelor's Degree in an engineering or technical field from an accredited college or university
    • Minimum of 10 years of engineering experience (Including project management or Program Management)

    Desired Characteristics

    • PMP certification
    • Experience with systems, hardware and software design
    • Working knowledge of ARP-4754A and DO-178B / C
    • Knowledge of ARINC 661, MIL-STD-1553, DO-254, MIL-STD-810
    • Experience building effective teams and managing projects
    • Strong oral and written communication skills
    • Strong interpersonal and leadership skill

    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.

    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
    Job ID: GE_Aerospace-GAOGAYGLOBALR5001298EXTERNALENGLOBAL
    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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