Senior Product / Program Manager
The Senior Product / Program Manager, as part of GE Aerospace's robust Avionics business, will be the primary customer interface to manage the development and fielding of Avionics product offerings. The key responsibilities include :
Roles and Responsibilities
Growth and Strategy :
- Identify new opportunities primarily with our DoD customers.
- Interface with internal stakeholders and external customers to develop product / systems strategies that align with our product roadmap / vision.
- Provide product and technology planning support to assure alignment to product area strategies.
- Determine the need for development of new products, applications and services and manage their development.
- Suggest improvements in products, processes and procedures.
- Develop business plans for new systems / product services.
- Lead overall proposal approaches and manage proposal activities, including developing cost and schedule plan estimates.
- Develop and maintain revenue forecasts which serve as the basis for the strategic plan for the business unit.
Program Execution :
Negotiate price, scope, terms / conditions and schedule for new and momentum business.Manage day-to-day program activities through coordination of efforts by Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Sourcing, and Contracts to achieve customer and overall program objectives.Communicate status reports, program reviews and plans to senior leadership.Creatively grow the assigned program by working closely with the customer(s) and internal stakeholders.Ensure, within reasonable business constraints, that program meets or exceeds customer's cost, schedule, and technical requirements.Ensure that all program activities are executed in accordance with established processes and procedures.Required Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited university or collegeMinimum of 5-10 years of experience in program management, product management, project management, and / or engineering management within the Aerospace industryThis 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.Desired Characteristics
Bachelor's degree in a technical fieldMaster's degree in business or management from an accredited university or college10+ years of experience program management, product management, project management, and / or engineering management within the Aerospace industry, including working with external customersFamiliarity with avionics hardware and / or avionics systems integrationExperience in fixed and / or rotary wing, applicationsExperience in developing RFI / RFP responses to Tier 1 and / or Department of Defense customers Familiarity with Lean concepts and terminology to achieve continuous improvement of business processesStrong oral and written communication skillsStrong interpersonal and leadership skillsIndependent, self-starter that can proactively manage a variety of external and internal stakeholders and achieve business growthDemonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problemsProven track record of being customer focused and experienced in communicating clearly and effectively through complicated negotiations and opposing viewpointsProficiency with project / program management tools, processes, and earned value managementCompensation Grade
SPB2
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunities 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.
Relocation Assistance Provided : Yes
