Sr. Product Manager

Job Description Summary
Supports the development of the product offerings for the business, leads and executes CAT-1 New Product Introduction (NPI) development programs within the organization to align with Safety, Quality, Delivery, & Cost objectives in order to deliver successful outcomes for GE and Customers.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading large complex programs based on having specialized knowledge within the product management function. Balances challenging technical, schedule, and budget targets. Assists in leading Product Line & Tollgate reviews at the Senior Leadership level (VPs, GMs).
• Helps influence strategy within the product area to meet business & customer needs. Specifically responsible for developing product cost-out strategy and subsequent execution of that strategy. Partners with Product Ops & Sourcing to establish and manage external supply base for on-time hardware delivery. Manages the Product Control Board process and other standard product management rhythms.
• Understands airframer competitive strategy and aligns GE to support. Articulates program needs to the business and strengthens shared ownership for execution and Voice of the Customer across Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality to ensure sufficient support and priority to achieve customer goals.
• Leads cross-functional teams through a dynamic and evolving program landscape to ensure achievement of operational and financial metrics and a high say-do ratio, including on time delivery, productivity, quality, compliance, safety, and cost. Manages uncertainty, enables agility, and provides the leadership guidance required to deal with customer ambiguity.
• Helps lead the business transformation of significant product development by identifying and championing improvements in how to operate productively. Develops & integrates daily management and standard work in order to meet the defined business needs. Leverages lean practices, standard processes, technical experience, product knowledge, and sound judgement to lead problem solving efforts.
• Develop and foster strong relationships with internal & external/customer team. Promotes a diverse & inclusive culture. Uses interpersonal, communication, & influencing skills to help achieve desired outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college + Minimum of 5 years of experience in product, program, or operations management.(or a high school diploma / GED with at least 10 years of experience in product management).
• 8 years of experience in product, program, or operations management.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Desired Characteristics

• 8 years of experience in product, program, or operations management.
• Master's degree.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve complex problems.
• Prior experience establishing product cost-out strategy.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
• Prior experience establishing relationships with Customers and Suppliers.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

Note:

To comply with US immigration and other legal requirements, it is necessary to specify the minimum number of years' experience required for any role based within the USA.For roles outside of the USA, to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, the JDs should focus on the substantive level of experience required for the role and a minimum number of years should NOT be used.

Additional Job Description

Compensation Grade

SPB1

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), final offers will be contingent on the 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 Opportunities 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.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes