Job Description Summary
The Senior Program Operations Manager is responsible for data collection and analysis to support program management business decisions and program deliverables. In this role you will collaborate with the Earned Value Management (EVM) scheduling and finance teams, Engineering Control Account Managers (CAMs), product operations, and program management. You will support the Program Management Office (PMO) in developing and implementing best practices and standard work templates to enhance efficiencies in program operations across all programs. Additionally, you will be required to understand the clients, industry, and government market to support future contract proposals.
Job Description
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement
Run and continuously improve team operating rhythms, management of key performance indicators, and documentation of processes.
Lead transformation efforts to eliminate waste, improve transparency, establish standard work, and enhance team value to the business.
Develop and implement business operations best practices and processes to improve efficiency.
Structured Problem Solving and Risk Management
Facilitate action planning and structured problem solving in accordance with FLIGHT DECK principles.
Assist the Program Manager in identifying areas of risk and opportunities, tracking critical program risks, and ensuring timely communication of financial risk exposure through termination liability analysis.
Program and Financial Management
Create and maintain annual Operating Plans and quarterly forecasts for internal and external customers.
Manage weekly updates of actuals vs forecast through collaboration with CAMs to get their inputs
Serve as Control Account Manager (CAM) for Program Management budget and execute Program Work Authorizations based on formal government contract modifications.
Execute Earned Value Management (EVM) processes and rhythms, including preparation of program management metrics such as cost and schedule data for Monthly Program Reviews (MPRs).
Execute Program Work Authorizations based on formal government contract modifications.
Customer and Stakeholder Interface
Interface with Government customers, coordinating internal and external meetings and reviews.
Proactively communicate with external customers regarding business and financial operations.
Partner with the proposal team to coordinate deal reviews and serve as the program interface for all proposals.
Facility and Infrastructure Management
Act as program focal for seating, upgrades, and infrastructure, managing internal review board processes to ensure necessary investments are approved.
Act as the program government property focal to ensure property is handled, managed, and tracked in accordance with customer requirements.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work directly with finance, manufacturing, scheduling, program management, and engineering teams to meet customer requests, monthly deadlines, and reporting requirements.
Use good judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks across different teams and functions.
Standard Work and Metrics
Define Standard Work for program financials at MPRs and associated customer briefings.
Prepare program management metrics, including cost and schedule data, for Monthly Program Reviews (MPRs).
Qualifications and Requirements
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited College or University. Minimum of 5 years of experience in business, finance, manufacturing, sourcing, and/or project management
Capability to get a DoD Security Clearance
US Citizen
Desired Characteristics
Program Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Proven experience supporting executive level meetings and strategy reviews
Proven experience supporting broad cross-functional teams
Experience with earned value management (EVM)
Comfortable presenting analytical data to both internal and external customers
Analytical and energetic nature, driven desire for efficient process control
Self-motivated and motivated to learn and teach
Effective problem identification and solving skills
Demonstrated lean and continuous improvement
Ability to document, plan and execute programs
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.
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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\EEOC\KnowYourRights\10\20.pdf) . 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: No
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.
