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GE Aerospace · 14 hours ago

Senior Avionics Program Manager

Grand Rapids

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$126K/yr - $165K/yr

5+ years exp

GE Aerospace is a leader in aviation systems and is seeking a Senior Avionics Program Manager to drive the strategic vision and execution of Avionics products for civil and military aviation markets. The ideal candidate will manage customer relationships, oversee program delivery, and ensure adherence to quality and regulatory requirements.

AerospaceCommercialManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end program delivery and customer success for avionics products across Civil and Military markets—driving strategy, execution, and growth while ensuring adherence to contract, regulatory, and quality requirements

Build and own the primary relationship with customers; act as the single point of contact for communication, execution, and issue resolution

Keep customers informed on progress, risks, and changes; lead negotiations on scope, schedule, price, and terms as needed

Coordinate customer/technical reviews, leadership visits, and executive updates

Shape product and program strategy for Civil and Military applications; incorporate market and industry trends

While this position may also support Avionics Computing programs, the primary area of focus for this role will be Avionics Networking products and configuration tools

Identify and develop growth opportunities with customers and internal stakeholders; lead/assist in proposals, pursuits, and negotiations

Ensure adherence to contract requirements (service, operations, performance), regulatory and government reporting, and internal processes

Own change management across price, scope, schedule, and T&Cs; represent the company in business and contractual discussions

Lead cross-functional program execution (Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Sourcing, Contracts) to meet Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost targets

Manage IMS dependencies and recoveries; identify gaps to plan and drive corrective actions

Resolve issues rapidly; escalate and remove blockers to protect commitments

Develop and maintain revenue forecasts; inform strategic planning and track performance to financial and technical metrics

Use data from internal and external sources to validate assumptions, reconcile conflicting inputs, and make sound decisions

Recommend best practices to improve products, processes, and services; lead teams to creative solutions on complex problems

Qualification

Program ManagementProduct ManagementAerospace Industry ExperienceAvionics Networking SolutionsLean ManagementCustomer Relationship ManagementMilitary Standards ComplianceCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsLeadership SkillsProblem SolvingProject Management Skills

Required

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited university or college

Minimum of 5 years of experience in program management, product management, project management, and/or engineering management within the Aerospace industry

This position requires U.S. citizenship status

Preferred

Currently holds or can quickly obtain relevant security clearance

Experience leading product development and strategy for avionics networking solutions leveraging Time Sensitive Networking (TSN), Ethernet and ARINC664 technologies

Experience in development and execution of programs and products to be certified under military standards and regulations, such as MIL-STD, MIL-SPEC, and other Department of Defense (DoD) or international military agency requirements

Familiarity with aviation standards and regulations, including FAA, EASA, and military specifications

Experience in Lean management methodologies highly desirable

Proven expertise in development and execution of programs and products to be certified under military standards and regulations, such as MIL-STD, MIL-SPEC, and other Department of Defense (DoD) or international military agency requirements

Demonstrated strong performance in employing core Program Management skills (business case development, technical project management & Earned Value, contract management, financial planning and accounting)

Demonstrated strong performance in customer relationship management in a Military Aerospace environment

Detailed partner/supplier management skills with aerospace companies at both the component and system level

Experience in program execution of military programs

Strong oral and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems

Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects

Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs

Established project management skills