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GE Aerospace · 1 week ago

Technical Project Manager & Operations Lead - Aerospace Research

Niskayuna, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$80K/yr - $150K/yr

5+ years exp

GE Aerospace is a leader in the aerospace industry, dedicated to driving innovation and operational excellence. As a Technical Project Manager and Operations Lead, you will manage multidisciplinary teams to deliver cutting-edge technologies while overseeing operational processes to ensure efficiency and continuous improvement.

AerospaceCommercialManufacturing

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Plan and execute technical projects: Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets while ensuring alignment with organizational goals

Monitor project progress: Own and maintain the project master schedule, track deliverables, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery

Stakeholder communication: Develop project dashboards and provide regular updates to stakeholders, including status reports, risk assessments, and project outcomes

Process improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline project workflows and implement best practices

Manage the daily project workflow and interactions between disciplines and technical subject matter experts

Own and manage project governance and quality programs

Partner cross-functionally with stakeholders in finding solution to issues that may derail a project plan

Support daily operations: Assist in resolving operational challenges, ensuring business continuity, and maintaining high-quality standards

Data analysis and reporting: Analyze operational data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement

Develop and maintain documentation: Create and update standard operating procedures (SOPs), workflows, and training materials

Collaborate with leadership: Work closely with management to align operational strategies with organizational objectives

Drive continuous improvement: Implement Lean principles and other methodologies to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness

Qualification

Technical project managementOperations supportProject Scheduling softwarePMP certificationAerospace product developmentData analysisCommunication skillsWork under pressureTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in STEM, business, computer science, or a related field, with 5 years of experience

5+ years of experience in technical project management, operations support, or a related role

Experience working with diverse technical stakeholders executing multidisciplinary projects

Experience tracking and reporting project budgets and earned value

Experience developing and maintaining program execution plans

Experience developing and maintaining program quality plans

Experience with Project Scheduling software (MS Project, Primavera P6, Smartsheet)

Experience with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Ability to perform multiple, concurrent tasks

U.S. Citizenship required

Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY

Preferred

PMP, Agile, or similar certification preferred

Experience leading diverse project teams to meet project objectives

Experience with aerospace product development and design cycles

Experience reading technical documentation and drawings

Ability to work across all disciplines, functions/levels as part of a team

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Security clearance or ability to obtain a clearance

Benefits

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.