GE Aerospace · 10 hours ago
Military DoD SkillBridge Program - Project Manager
Sterling, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expGE Aerospace is a leader in the aerospace industry, committed to providing opportunities for Service members through the Military DoD SkillBridge program. The Project Manager will lead project operations, ensuring quality management and process improvements while coordinating cross-functional teams to meet project milestones and objectives.
AerospaceManufacturingCommercial
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead day-to-day execution of internal aerospace projects, ensuring scope, schedule, cost, and quality objectives are met
Coordinate cross-functional teams and shared resources (e.g., engineering, supply chain, quality, operations, finance) to deliver project milestones and internal commitments
Develop, maintain, and track project plans, including timelines, dependencies, risks, and action logs; ensure accurate status visibility for stakeholders
Drive risk and issue management, including identification, mitigation planning, tracking, and escalation when needed
Apply working knowledge of relevant aerospace technical domains to support planning, risk assessment, and decision-making
Translate technical inputs and requirements into clear project tasks and deliverables, ensuring alignment with safety, quality, and regulatory expectations
Understand how project outcomes impact adjacent teams and programs, and coordinate to minimize conflicts and maximize value across the portfolio
Use sound judgment to recommend options and trade-offs, balancing scope, schedule, cost, and risk within established project frameworks
Analyze project data and performance metrics to identify trends, anticipate issues, and propose corrective actions
Collaborate with functional experts to solve complex problems, leveraging internal networks and resources beyond the immediate project team
Serve as the central coordination point for internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment on priorities, resources, and deliverables
Prepare and deliver concise project updates (dashboards, reports, presentations) for stakeholders and functional leaders
Facilitate effective meetings and working sessions, driving clear agendas, decisions, and documented follow-up actions
Provide informal leadership to project team members, clarifying roles, expectations, and interfaces between functions
Mentor and support junior team members or newer project coordinators, sharing best practices in project management tools and methods
Contribute to the improvement of project management processes, tools, and standard work, identifying opportunities to streamline execution and enhance transparency
Capture and document lessons learned and feed them back into internal processes, templates, and playbooks to improve future project performance
Qualification
Required
Active Military personnel on the last 180 days of service
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 7 years of experience in project or program management, operations, or engineering)
Minimum of 3 years of experience in project or program management, operations, or engineering
Preferred
Proven experience managing cross-functional projects end-to-end, including planning, scheduling, risk/issue management, and stakeholder coordination
Familiarity with standard project management methodologies and tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, Jira, or equivalent)
Working understanding of aerospace products, systems, or manufacturing/operations processes sufficient to participate in technical discussions, understand dependencies, and assess project risks
Ability to understand key business drivers (cost, schedule, resource utilization, quality) and incorporate them into project planning and decision-making
Experience with basic financial tracking (budgets, forecasts, actuals) is preferred
Strong analytical skills and a structured problem-solving approach
Demonstrated ability to evaluate trade-offs, propose options, and make recommendations within defined frameworks
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to create clear project reports, dashboards, and presentations
Comfortable facilitating cross-functional meetings and aligning stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to provide informal leadership and influence without direct authority
Experience coordinating efforts across engineering, supply chain, quality, and operations
Experience mentoring junior team members is a plus
Proficiency with standard office and collaboration tools (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
Experience with project management and reporting tools
Experience with ERP/MRP or PLM systems is a plus
Project Management certification such as PMP is preferred but not required
Strong ownership mindset, attention to detail, and follow-through
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Continuous improvement mindset focused on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost
Benefits
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
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.01BKey Investors
JobsOhioUS Department of EnergyAir Force Research Laboratory
2025-07-22Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2025-01-10Grant· $9M
2024-04-02IPO
Leadership Team
Amy Gowder
President and CEO Defense and Systems
H. Lawrence Culp
Chairman & CEO, GE Aerospace
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