Director Data and analytics

GE Aerospace•Evendale, OH

About The Position

The Director of Data and Analytics will lead the Streaming Test Analytics team, which develops analytic methods, data science capabilities, and tools and processes for investigating anomalies through AI analytics and automation. Streaming Analytics systems operate in an engine-testing environment, providing the broader engineering team with early indicators of engine operating characteristics and design insights. The position leads a team developing software infrastructure and analytics to support Product Validation across five sites. The role leads program operations, customer adoption, process simplification, governance, and Test Data Management. It requires close collaboration with business leaders, stakeholders, users, partners, and Product Validation customers, as well as communicating status, issues, and escalations to leadership and other organizational levels. The director leads GE employees and contractors, builds team capabilities, coaches employees, recruits and retains talent, and develops employee education and knowledge-transfer processes. The role also drives business process change and ensures smooth transitions from project go-lives to the test data operations team. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a STEM major and at least eight years of experience. Employment is contingent on the ability to demonstrate U.S. Person status, as specified in the posting, and legal authorization to work in the United States.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a STEM major.
At least 8 years of experience.
Ability to demonstrate U.S. Person status as a U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. citizen, or person granted asylee or refugee status.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Strong technical background in Machine Learning and AI solutions, including anomaly detection, data clustering or piping, and GenAI orchestration.
Strong technical background in aircraft engine performance analysis and/or engine design, such as thermal, aerodynamics, or combustion.
Software development background using Python or Java and Agile CI/CD.
Demonstrated ability to deliver large-scale programs.
Demonstrated ability to lead in a highly matrixed environment.
Experience in project or program management, including across business units.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent collaboration skills.
Experience working across multiple functions and with global resources.
Strong Six Sigma and Change Acceleration Process (CAP) skills.
Strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

Lead program and operations for Streaming Test Analytics.
Ensure customer adoption and drive process simplification and governance related to test data.
Maintain effective relationships with business leaders, stakeholders, users, and partners to integrate programs with strategic objectives.
Communicate status, issues, and escalations effectively to leadership and other organizational levels.
Lead GE employees and contractors in implementing, simplifying, and supporting Test Data Management.
Lead hands-on, promote accountability, continuously improve enterprise standards, and expand team capabilities in depth and breadth.
Coach GE employees on career navigation, conflict management, and operating in a volatile, uncertain environment.
Develop and sustain strong, candid relationships with Product Validation customers.
Recruit, hire, and retain talent.
Drive business process change and simplification by influencing functional and business customers.
Develop opportunities and systems for ongoing employee education on test technology, accounting, and controllership best practices.
Develop knowledge-transfer processes that transition project go-lives to the test data operations team.