GE Aerospace · 15 hours ago
Advanced Lead Specialist - Project Planning
Grand Rapids, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expGE Aerospace is seeking a Lead Project Management Specialist to support the Integrated Product Development Team in project planning and analysis. The role involves developing project schedules, performing earned value analysis, and ensuring project success through effective communication and management of project metrics.
AerospaceCommercialManufacturing
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedule and all associated schedules
Provide schedule analysis and generate milestone reports
Manage the processes related to project management systems; i.e. Earned Value Analysis and Reporting, Risk Management, Action Items, Baseline Change Requests, etc
Lead the Engineering IPDT in project schedule development and Activity Based Management (ABM)
Work with IPDT to define the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and the WBS Dictionary
Trace work scope to project requirements
Develop cost and schedule analysis, communicate results to IPDT
Prepare Cost Performance Reports (CPR) and assist with understanding actual variance to Project Plan and Operations Plan
Assist / Lead presentation of integrated project schedule to the project team, management and customers during Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs)
Work with IPDT and customers to integrate customer/supplier plans and schedules
Assist IPDT on cost-schedule metrics and earned value data
Assist in developing / maintaining Risk Register with IPDT
Assist IPDT in relevant tasks to ensure project success
Interface with the business in communicating project metrics
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college
Minimum of 4 years of experience in schedule planning and controls for various projects
Preferred
Strong natural analytical skills
Significant experience in engineering program planning, implementation, reporting and analysis, contract interpretation, budget development, critical path planning, earned value and administration of engineering projects
Strong planning and financial background
Strong interpersonal skills
Experience with Earned Value Systems, Deltek Tool Suite
Knowledge of Earned Value concepts
Experience with formal project analysis tools; Milestones Professional
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Benefits
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Professional development
Challenging careers
Competitive compensation
Company
GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace is a provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.01BKey Investors
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2025-01-10Grant· $9M
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Leadership Team
Amy Gowder
President and CEO Defense and Systems
H. Lawrence Culp
Chairman & CEO, GE Aerospace
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