Sr. Program Manager FVL Process & Transformation Leader

The Sr. Program Manager FVL Process & Transformation Leader will lead high-impact transformation initiatives supporting Future Vertical Lift (FVL) efforts through process excellence FLIGHT DECK fundamentals AI-enabled solutions and data-driven execution. This role is responsible for identifying designing and deploying improvements that simplify workflows improve operating rigor and deliver measurable business impact across safety quality delivery and cost.

This leader will work across program engineering digital technology and functional teams to accelerate process transformation drive adoption of new ways of working and establish the training communication and governance mechanisms needed to sustain results. The ideal candidate brings strong process acumen a track record of demonstrated FLIGHT DECK impact hands-on experience enabling AI and data-driven solutions and the ability to operate with limited guidance in a highly collaborative environment. This role also carries clear responsibility for training communication and measurable impact associated with transformation efforts.

This role is critical to helping Future Vertical Lift teams simplify how work gets done accelerate adoption of better processes and digital capabilities and improve business performance through disciplined transformation. Success in this role will be measured not only by ideas generated but by training completed adoption achieved and measurable impact delivered.

Joining GE Aerospace means youre part of a team that values your unique insights innovative mindset and the drive to push boundaries. Were committed to advancing aerospace technology for future generations and we believe in giving voice to your ideas. Here your concepts have the potential to soar.

FLIGHT DECK is GE Aerospaces lean operating model the way the company drives execution continuous improvement and customer-focused results. It brings together standard work daily management problem solving value stream management and other lean practices to improve Safety Quality Delivery and Cost. It also reflects GE Aerospaces core behaviors of Respect for People Continuous Improvement and Customer Driven.

Essential Responsibilities

Process Transformation & FLIGHT DECK Leadership

• Lead transformation of critical FVL business processes using FLIGHT DECK principles process rigor and continuous improvement methods.

• Partner with process owners and business leaders to identify priority opportunities map current-state workflows define future-state processes and implement sustainable improvements.

• Conduct value stream analysis to identify waste reduce complexity and improve execution effectiveness.

• Establish operating mechanisms ownership and performance measures to ensure improvements are sustained over time.

AI Digital & Data Enablement

• Identify and prioritize high-value opportunities to applyAI automation analytics and digital solutionsto improve FVL execution and decision-making.

• Lead the development and deployment of practical digital and AI-enabled solutions from ideation and proof of concept through implementation and adoption.

• Partner with DT and business stakeholders to improve thedata fabric / trusted data foundationneeded to enable scalable analytics and AI solutions. This includes data quality accessibility lineage semantic structures and governance alignment. This is an enhancement of the drafts data pipeline semantic layer cataloging and lineage responsibilities

• Ensure deployed solutions are practical scalable and aligned with business priorities.

Training Communication & Adoption

• Own the training and communication strategy for transformation initiatives to build awareness capability and sustained adoption. Your draft explicitly assigns responsibility for stakeholder communications training programs and adoption monitoring

• Develop and deliver training that enables teams to effectively adopt new processes digital tools and AI-enabled ways of working.

• Create clear communication plans executive updates and stakeholder messaging to maintain alignment and momentum.

• Monitor adoption training effectiveness and business impact; adjust deployment strategies as needed to improve outcomes.

Collaboration Governance & Execution

• Work collaboratively across engineering program FLIGHT DECK DT and functional teams to drive aligned execution and influence outcomes without direct authority.

• Operate effectively withlimited guidance translating broad objectives into actionable transformation plans and deliverables.

• Support governance risk assessment and implementation discipline for digital and AI-enabled solutions including coordination with privacy security compliance and Cyber/CUI stakeholders where needed. This reflects the governance approval workflow documentation and risk management content in your draft1.

• Track performance of deployed solutions and lead corrective actions to improve effectiveness adoption and sustainability.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelors degree inEngineering Business Computer Science or related field; advanced degree preferred.

• 5 years of experiencein roles such as Program Manager Project Manager Product Manager or Engineering Manager within the Aerospace Industry.

• Strongprocess acumenand demonstrated success improving complex workflows operating rhythms and business execution.

• Demonstrated FLIGHT DECK impact including measurable results in process improvement standardization waste reduction or operational performance.

• Experience identifying and deployingAI analytics automation or other digital solutionsin support of business outcomes. Your draft includes AI/ML implementation experience and familiarity with LLMs computer vision and predictive analytics

• Experience working withdata structures semantic models data quality lineage or data governanceto support scalable digital capabilities.

• Proven ability to lead independently work with ambiguity and deliver results with limited oversight.

• Strong communication facilitation training and stakeholder management skills across organizational levels.

• Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and influence stakeholders without direct reporting authority.

Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrated success leading transformation in a complex cross-functional environment.

• Demonstrated experience in process improvement business transformation digital transformation or related consulting/operational roles.

• Strong knowledge ofFLIGHT DECKand continuous improvement practices with evidence of practical business impact.

• Experience establishing or scaling training communication and adoption strategies for new processes or digital tools.

• Ability to connect process people data and technology into practical execution plans.

• Strong executive communication skills including the ability to simplify complex topics and present clear recommendations.

• Experience in aerospace defense or other highly regulated environments is preferred.

Preferred Characteristics:

• Knowledge of avionics hardware and/or systems integration.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal and leadership abilities.

• Proactive and independent with the ability to manage various stakeholders and achieve program execution.

• Proven problem-solving skills.

• Demonstrated leadership in program/project management.

• Proficiency in project/program management tools and processes including earned value management.

Eligibility Requirement (s):

• 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 prior to employment.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health insurance from day one.

• Generous time off policies.

• Robust 401(k) plan.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Life insurance and disability coverage.

• Eligibility for bonus plans.

This role is an opportunity to contribute significantly to the FLRAA program at GE Aerospace ensuring effective change and risk management while collaborating closely with Bell and internal teams.

At GE Aerospace we have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen. Here you will have the opportunity to work on really cool things with really smart and collaborative people. Together we will mobilize a new era of growth in aerospace and defense. Where others stop we accelerate.

To protect the interests of all parties GE Aerospace will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to GE Aerospace including unsolicited resumes sent to a GE Aerospace mailing address fax machine or email address directly to GE Aerospace coworkers or to GE Aerospaces database will be considered GE Aerospace property.

The starting base pay range for this position is $146000.00 - $195000.00 USD Annually. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factorsincluding the candidates experience education and skill position is also eligiblefor an annual discretionary bonus based on apercentage of your base salary/ commission based on the posting isexpected to close on8/31/26.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and along with programs like HealthAhead your physicalemotional financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage; access to aHealth Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program which provides 24/7 confidential assessment counseling andreferral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan a 401(k) savings plan with company matchingcontributions and company retirement contributions as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits includetuition 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. isa Sponsor). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate amend suspend replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time andfor any reason in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsors welfare benefit plan or program. Thisdocument does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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