Hybrid Senior Program Manager – FLRAA

at GE Aerospace

• Job title: Senior Program Manager – FLRAA
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $146,000 - $195,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: PMP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Grand Rapids, United States

About the role

• Program Manager overseeing planning, execution, and delivery of FLRAA program at GE Aerospace. Leading cross-functional teams and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Own FLRAA NXP program in the development and execution of program plans, schedules, and budgets.
• 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, sourcing, 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (Technical Degrees preferred)
• Minimum of 8 years of experience as a Program Manager, Project Manager, Product Manager or Engineering Manager
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently to both customer and internal locations.
• This position requires U.S. citizenship status.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience as a Program Manager, Project Manager, Product Manager or Engineering Manager preferably within the aerospace or defense industry.
• 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.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex programs from inception to completion.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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!