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GE Aerospace · 10 hours ago

Senior Program Operations Manager

GE Aerospace is a leading company in the aerospace industry, seeking a Senior Program Operations Manager. The role involves data collection and analysis to support program management decisions, collaborating with various teams, and enhancing efficiencies in program operations.

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Responsibilities

Run and continuously improve team operating rhythms, management of key performance indicators, and documentation of processes
Lead transformation efforts to eliminate waste, improve transparency, establish standard work, and enhance team value to the business
Develop and implement business operations best practices and processes to improve efficiency
Facilitate action planning and structured problem solving in accordance with FLIGHT DECK principles
Assist the Program Manager in identifying areas of risk and opportunities, tracking critical program risks, and ensuring timely communication of financial risk exposure through termination liability analysis
Create and maintain annual Operating Plans and quarterly forecasts for internal and external customers
Manage weekly updates of actuals vs forecast through collaboration with CAMs to get their inputs
Serve as Control Account Manager (CAM) for Program Management budget and execute Program Work Authorizations based on formal government contract modifications
Execute Earned Value Management (EVM) processes and rhythms, including preparation of program management metrics such as cost and schedule data for Monthly Program Reviews (MPRs)
Execute Program Work Authorizations based on formal government contract modifications
Interface with Government customers, coordinating internal and external meetings and reviews
Proactively communicate with external customers regarding business and financial operations
Partner with the proposal team to coordinate deal reviews and serve as the program interface for all proposals
Act as program focal for seating, upgrades, and infrastructure, managing internal review board processes to ensure necessary investments are approved
Act as the program government property focal to ensure property is handled, managed, and tracked in accordance with customer requirements
Work directly with finance, manufacturing, scheduling, program management, and engineering teams to meet customer requests, monthly deadlines, and reporting requirements
Use good judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks across different teams and functions
Define Standard Work for program financials at MPRs and associated customer briefings
Prepare program management metrics, including cost and schedule data, for Monthly Program Reviews (MPRs)

Qualification

Earned Value Management (EVM)Program Management Professional (PMP)Financial ManagementData AnalysisCross-Functional CollaborationContinuous ImprovementProblem SolvingPresentation SkillsSelf-Motivated

Required

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
US Citizen

Preferred

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

Benefits

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace
Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan
401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid time-off for vacation or illness

Company

GE Aerospace

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GE Aerospace is a provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$2.01B
Key Investors
JobsOhioUS Department of EnergyAir Force Research Laboratory
2025-07-22Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2025-01-10Grant· $9M
2024-04-02IPO

Leadership Team

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Amy Gowder
President and CEO Defense and Systems
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H. Lawrence Culp
Chairman & CEO, GE Aerospace
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