Sr Project Manager

Job Description Summary

General Electric Aerospace is a leader in the industrialization of ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) for military and commercial jet engines. CMCs represent a technological breakthrough in advanced materials, enabling revolutionary improvements in fuel efficiency, performance, and emissions due to their low weight and high-temperature resistance. GE Aerospace has been at the forefront of CMC development since 2001, with successful implementation in engines like the LEAP and GE9X. These advancements position GE Aerospace as a leader in transforming the aviation industry.

The Senior Project Manager is accountable for leading cross functional teams in the successful execution of mid to large size capital projects at the GE Aerospace Huntsville site. This Project Manager will drive Front End Engineering efforts through equipment start-up, and is accountable for achieving all safety, schedule, operability, and cost goals for their assigned projects.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• A leader in safety on assigned projects including setting expectations and being visible in the field
• Alignment of project goals, objectives, and justification (business case) between the manufacturing business leads, the capital plan, corporate direction, and the project teams
• Identification of key resources for active participation in different functions on the project
• As required, prepares detailed estimates for review by the project team, leadership and project stakeholders
• Assures project team ownership of the scope, estimate, and schedule for assigned project
• Manages execution of all assigned projects through the GE Aerospace stage gate process
• Holds team members accountable for results and is responsible for requesting all people assets needed to successfully complete assigned projects
• Responsible for change management implementation on assigned projects and the ability to manage stakeholder expectations
• Development and selection of execution, contracting, and funding strategies that support project objectives and the effective investment of capital
• Develops documents and assures project team alignment by reviewing these documents with the team and having a signed off commitment
• Prepares project charters, funding presentations, forecasts all schedule and cost details, reports on project status, and takes action to address discrepancies to plan
• Conducts post project audits to collect actual data versus forecasted data for the purpose of improving project results over time
• In cooperation with the Environmental, Health, Safety (EHS) organization, accountable for assuring all process hazard reviews have been conducted effectively and resulting scope is integrated into assigned projects

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years PSM Project management experience)
• Minimum of 5 years Project Management experience

Desired Characteristics

• Experience executing projects at a PSM regulated site
• Experience executing projects utilizing an EPC contractor
• Experience leading a large capital project in excess of $50M
• Ability and willingness to work off shift, as required.
• Excellent communication skills with all levels of the organization.
• Excellent team management and relationship building skills.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Products, Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6
• Knowledge of a project stage gate process

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.

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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 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).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes