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GE Aerospace Senior Product / Program Manager in Clearwater, Florida
Job Description Summary
Job Description
About GE Aerospace:
Are you ready to see your future take flight? At GE Aerospace, we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. You’ll be part of a team that embraces your drive, your curiosity, and your unique ideas and perspectives. Most importantly, you’ll share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world!
Working at our Clearwater location:
Clearwater is a provider of engineering, circuit card assembly, OEM Avionics, and MRO services to commercial and military customers. Products and technologies here are diverse and highly sophisticated. Your work will contribute to systems that manage the performance of Boeing 737 and 787 aircraft as well as F-18s, F-35s, Harriers, and Apaches. Not only will you work in a facility that has been awarded OSHAS’s highest safety rating, but you’ll be part of a diverse team of employees working together to impact the future of flight for generations.
Role Overview and Responsibilities:
The Senior Product/Program Manager, as part of GE Aerospace’s robust Avionics business, will be the primary customer interface to manage the development and fielding of Remote Data Concentration and I/O product offerings. The key responsibilities include:
Growth and Strategy
Identify new opportunities, primarily with DoD customers.
Interface with internal stakeholders and external customers to develop product/systems strategies that align with our product roadmap/vision.
Provide product and technology planning support to assure alignment to product area strategies.
Determine the need for development of new products, applications, and services and manage their development.
Suggest improvements in products, processes, and procedures.
Develop business plans for new systems/product services.
Lead overall proposal approaches and manage proposal activities, including developing cost and schedule plan estimates.
Develop and maintain revenue forecasts which serve as the basis for the strategic plan of the business unit.
Program Execution
Negotiate price, scope, terms/conditions, and schedule for new and momentum business.
Manage day-to-day program activities through coordination of efforts by Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Sourcing, and Contracts to achieve customer and overall program objectives.
Communicate status reports, program reviews, and plans to senior leadership.
Creatively grow the assigned program by working closely with the customer(s) and internal stakeholders.
Ensure, within reasonable business constraints, that programs meet or exceed customer's cost, schedule, and technical requirements.
Ensure that all program activities are executed in accordance with established processes and procedures.
Travel approximately 25% (domestic and international).
Required Qualifications :
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
Preferred Qualifications :
Bachelor’s degree in a technical field
Master’s degree in business or management from an accredited university or college
10+ years of experience program management, product management, project management, and/or engineering management within the Aerospace industry, including working with external customers
Familiarity with avionics hardware and/or avionics systems integration
Experience in fixed and/or rotary wing applications
Experience in developing RFI/RFP responses to Tier 1 and/or Department of Defense customers
Familiarity with Lean concepts and terminology to achieve continuous improvement of business processes
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Independent, self-starter that can proactively manage a variety of external and internal stakeholders and achieve business growth
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
Proven track record of being customer focused and experienced in communicating clearly and effectively through complicated negotiations and opposing viewpoints
Proficiency with project/program management tools, processes, and earned value management
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.