Senior Program Operations Manager

Senior Program Operations Manager

The Senior Program Operations Manager is responsible for data collection and analysis to support program management business decisions and program deliverables. In this role you will collaborate with the Earned Value Management (EVM) scheduling and finance teams, Engineering Control Account Managers (CAMs), product operations, and program management. You will support the Program Management Office (PMO) in developing and implementing best practices and standard work templates to enhance efficiencies in program operations across all programs. Additionally, you will be required to understand the clients, industry, and government market to support future contract proposals.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement

• 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.

Structured Problem Solving and Risk Management

Program and Financial Management

Customer and Stakeholder Interface

Facility and Infrastructure Management

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Standard Work and Metrics

Qualifications and Requirements

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.

Desired Characteristics

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.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24 / 7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following : U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. 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. 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).