Job Description Summary
The Civil Platforms (CP) Team is seeking an Engineering Project Manager (EPM) to lead the Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) and Platform Systems projects. The EPM will be responsible for driving engineering activities and supporting the IMA Systems team in planning initiating and executing systems-level activities. This role is critical to ensuring the successful delivery of IMA products that align with GE Aerospaces Technology Roadmap and Strategic Business initiatives.
The ideal candidate will possess expertise in Earned Value Management (EVM) and avionics systems development processes including ARP 4754A DO-178B/C DO-160 DO-330 and other relevant standards. The candidate should have a proven track record of planning and managing projects while effectively controlling scope budget schedule and quality.
The EPM will develop a broad and deep level of expertise related to Civil Computing System (CCS) products and demonstrate the ability to identify and manage critical paths and dependencies within projects.
Relocation Friendly Opportunity: Preference is to relocate to Grand Rapids MI with a secondary option to relocate to Clearwater FL.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
The EPM will providebusiness and technical leadershipfor the development of IMA products and systems. This role requires stronganalytical problem-solving written and oral communication skills. The EPM must beself-motivated detail-oriented eager to learn and capable of working collaboratively in aprocess-centric environment.
Key responsibilities include:
Leadership and Team Management:
- Lead anIntegrated Project Team (IPT)in the development of IMA products.
- Collaborate closely with Systems and Technical Leads to manageKPIs monitor and control execution of key activities.
- Proactively engage with IPT members and serve as atechnical and financial leaderacross global cross-functional teams including customers program management technical experts software systems hardware safety and applications engineering teams.
Project Execution:
- Manage project planning scheduling cost technical scope risk and quality.
- Identify and managecritical paths and dependenciesto ensure project success.
- Providestatus updates and performance metricsto internal and external stakeholders including program business and technical management.
Customer Engagement:
- Communicate effectively with customers addressing concerns and ensuring alignment with project goals.
- Resolve customer issues in alignment with GE Aerospaces mission values and financial objectives.
- Identify customer needs and sales opportunities to support future growth.
Technical Expertise:
- Demonstratedomain expertisein IMA products and avionics systems engineering.
- Maintain anexpert level of product/process knowledgeand application.
- Document project details and ensure consistent communication with support groups management and executives.
Travel and Coordination:
- Travel to project sites to interface with IPT members and customers.
- Coordinate with internal support organizations and target accounts to maintain professional business relationships.
Basic Qualifications / Requirements
- Bachelors degreein a technical or engineering field.
- Minimum of 5 years of engineering project management experience preferably in avionics or aerospace systems.
- This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government contract restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Citizens. GE will require proof of status.
Desired Characteristics
- Proficiency in Earned Value Management (EVM)and project management tools such asDeltek Open Plan.
- Knowledge of aviation and avionics systems engineering standards includingSAE ARP-4754A DO-178B/C DO-297 DO-330 and DO-254.
- Project estimation and bidding experience.
- Project management certification(e.g. PMP or similar).
- Familiarity withGE Aerospace internal engineering and business standards.
- Experience withavionics products and end customers.
- Strong ability to identify and managecritical paths and dependencies.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with customers and stakeholders.
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)).
Additional Information
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