LSS Project Leader Co-op
Madison, OH - USA
Job Summary
Youll work on a variety of assignments within the Patient Care Solution - Life Sustaining Solutions (LSS) business segment that build capability in project planning budget awareness resource coordination and risk management all while ensuring scope quality cost and timing goals are met. Youll be mentored by an experienced Program Manager or Lead Program Integrator (LPI) and be entrusted to frame problems define success metrics and drive execution in partnership with cross-functional teams.
GE HealthCare fosters a diverse inclusive workplace where everyone can contribute to their full potential in support of our mission to create a world where healthcare has no limits.
Critical Thinking & Planning
Quickly decompose ambiguous problem statements into clear problem definitions success criteria and deliverables.
Synthesize next steps into lightweight rightsized project plans (e.g. milestones owners dependencies) and keep them current as facts change.
Define measurable outcomes/leading indicators; track progress and use data to inform decisions and tradeoffs.
Apply structured problem-solving methods (e.g. 5-Whys) to identify root causes and recommend pragmatic solutions.
Execution & Risk Management
Support the Program Manager to orchestrate multiple projects within a product line across LSS and partner teams.
Proactively manage cross-functional execution to remove blockers clarify ownership and avoid gaps/delays.
Maintain a risk/issue/decision log; anticipate integration issues and propose options with pros/cons and impacts on scope cost and schedule.
Facilitate crisp status communication tailored to audiences (team leadership suppliers) highlighting decisions needed risks and next steps.
Collaboration & Communication
Partner with business and technical leaders to clarify requirements align goals and validate acceptance criteria.
Prepare concise briefings (slides one-pagers) that capture problem context options considered selected approach and results.
Demonstrate ownership followthrough and a bias for action while operating with humility and openness to feedback.
Basic Qualifications:
Full-time student pursuing a degree in Engineering or Business.
Demonstrated strong academic performance through relevant coursework projects research leadership experiences or other academic achievements.
Evidence of structured thinking: experience writing problem statements defining goals/metrics and outlining plans with owners and timelines.
Leadership experience in projects teams clubs or community showing ownership collaboration and follow-through.
Demonstrated initiative and results orientation; comfortable taking the first cut at plans risks and options for review.
Excellent analytical and communication skills able to translate technical/operational details into clear simple narratives and plans.
Able to work a minimum of 28 weeks (full-time 40 hours/week).
Desired Characteristics:
Strong academic performance with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
Prior internship or coop in design engineering business law manufacturing or operations.
Exposure to project budgeting or basic analytics (e.g. Excel/Sheets dashboards).
Analytical approach to problem solving with familiarity using root-cause tools (e.g. 5-Whys fishbone).
Ability to prioritize using impact/effort thinking; comfort making structured tradeoffs and documenting decisions.
Proven adaptability in dynamic environments and strong stakeholder communication skills.
Why Join Us
At GE HealthCare were building a healthier world - powered by operational excellence. As Co-op youll gain hands-on experience mentorship and exposure to a global organization that values innovation inclusion and integrity.
We offer competitive compensation relocation assistance (if applicable) and a culture that supports learning growth and impact.
Additional Information
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We do not sponsor employment visas for this role.
GE HealthCare employees are expected to embody our values: humility transparency focus ownership and integrity.
We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job opening.GE HealthCare offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. GE HealthCare is anEqual 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 HealthCare 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).
While GE HealthCare does not currently require U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 some GE HealthCare customers have vaccination mandates that may apply to certain GE HealthCare employees.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
GE HealthCare provides digital infrastructure, data analytics & decision support tools helps in diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of patients