FLIGHT DECK Program Manager

GE Aerospace

3d•$142,000 - $200,000•Remote

About The Position

The FLIGHT DECK Program Manager plans, builds, and executes development programs for leaders, including Plant Leaders, Front-Line Leaders, and related roles. This role translates FLIGHT DECK expectations into practical skills through multi-modal programs and community forums, partnering with the FLIGHT DECK Development Programs Leader, Learning Designers, Coordinators, and business stakeholders. The Program Manager owns end-to-end delivery, measurement, and continuous improvement to drive outcomes tied to Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost. This position will require up to 50% travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in program management, capability building, or learning/development within complex organizations; experience with leadership/people-leader audiences preferred)
At least an additional 5 years’ experience in program management, capability building, or learning/development within complex organizations; experience with leadership/people-leader audiences preferred

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting plant and front-line leader development in manufacturing environments
Skill in building communities of practice and peer-learning experiences for people leaders
Demonstrated success deploying multi-modal development programs at scale (virtual and in-person) with measurable outcomes
Strong program management skills: roadmap ownership, capacity planning, budgeting, risk/issue management, and stakeholder communication
Ability to influence across a matrixed environment and partner effectively with plant leaders, HR/talent, and functional stakeholders
Data-driven mindset with experience defining metrics, analyzing effectiveness, and iterating programs based on insights
Lean manufacturing background preferred; familiarity translating FLIGHT DECK/lean expectations into applied leader skills and coaching practices
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

Responsibilities

Lead the FLIGHT DECK Foundations program, inclusive of program management and continuous improvement to drive quality and scale
Own the end-to-end lifecycle for people-leader programs (manufacturing-focused), including planning, design, pilot, deployment, sustainment, and continuous improvement
Translate FLIGHT DECK expectations into clear capabilities, learning objectives, practice, and assessments for Plant Leaders and Front-Line Leaders
Build multi-modal solutions (asynchronous modules, virtual/in-person workshops, practice-based activities, coaching/mentoring enablement)
Run operating cadences for assigned programs: intake and prioritization, roadmaps, calendars, capacity planning, risk/issue management, and release management
Partner with Learning Designers to create scalable content and performance support; prepare facilitator guides and enablement materials
Coordinate logistics with the FLIGHT DECK Coordinator (scheduling, rosters, platforms/rooms, materials, vendor coordination), ensuring readiness and quality
Lead stakeholder engagement with site leaders, HR/talent, and SMEs; gather requirements, align outcomes, and manage expectations
Drive adoption and engagement via change management and communications; curate community sessions and forums for people leaders as assigned
Define and track leading/lagging indicators (adoption, proficiency, application on the job, role-specific outcomes); analyze results and implement improvements
Ensure program compliance, data integrity, and accessibility; manage budgetary considerations and vendor/platform relationships as needed

Benefits

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace
Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid time-off for vacation or illness