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Senior Program Operations Manager

AT GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace

Senior Program Operations Manager

Blue Ash, OH

Job Description Summary

The Senior Program Operations Manager is responsible for data collection and analysis to support program management business decisions and program deliverables. In this role you will collaborate with the Earned Value Management (EVM) scheduling and finance teams, Engineering Control Account Managers (CAMs), product operations, and program management. You will support the Program Management Office (PMO) in developing and implementing best practices and standard work templates to enhance efficiencies in program operations across all programs. Additionally, you will be required to understand the clients, industry, and government market to support future contract proposals.

Job Description

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Essential Functions/Responsibilities

  • Create and maintain annual Operating Plans and quarterly forecasts for both internal and external customers
  • Lead process that signals financial risk exposure to the Edison Works business through termination liability analysis
  • Control Account Manager (CAM) for Program Management budget
  • Execute Program Work Authorizations based on formal government contract modifications
  • Prepare program management metrics to include cost and schedule data at the Monthly Program Reviews (MPRs)
  • Work directly with finance, manufacturing, scheduling, program management and engineering teams to meet all customer requests, monthly deadlines, and reporting requirements
  • Develop and implement business operations best practices and processes to improve efficiency
  • Assist and collaborate with the Program Manager to help identify areas of risk and opportunities
  • Proactive communication with external customers for business and financial operations

Qualifications/Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited College or University. Minimum of 5 years of experience in business, finance, manufacturing, sourcing, and/or project management
  • Capability to get a DoD Security Clearance

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Desired Characteristics

  • Program Management Professional (PMP) Certification
  • Proven experience supporting executive level meetings and strategy reviews
  • Proven experience supporting broad cross-functional teams
  • Experience with earned value management (EVM)
  • Comfortable presenting analytical data to both internal and external customers
  • Analytical and energetic nature, driven desire for efficient process control
  • Self-motivated and motivated to learn and teach
  • Effective problem identification and solving skills
  • Demonstrated lean and continuous improvement
  • Ability to document, plan and execute programs
  • 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

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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: No

Client-provided location(s): Evendale, OH, USA
Job ID: GE_Aerospace-GAOGAYGLOBALR5003663EXTERNALENGLOBAL
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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