FLIGHT DECK Program Manager

GE Aerospace

25d•$102,000 - $136,000•Remote

About The Position

The FLIGHT DECK Program Manager owns and advances the FLIGHT DECK (GE Aerospace’s proprietary Lean operating model) strategy across the Technology & Operations (T&O) team. This role is responsible for scaling and evolving an established Lean system by introducing fresh perspectives, modern coaching approaches, and digital enablement. The role operates with enterprise-wide scope, partnering with senior leaders, Lean practitioners, and the central FLIGHT DECK team to drive adoption, execution excellence, and measurable business outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree accredited college or university AND a minimum of 3 years of experience in Lean, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, digital, or transformation roles.
OR a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 7 years of experience in Lean, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, digital, or transformation roles.
Must be willing to travel up to 20%.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or Computer Science from an accredited university or college.
Demonstrated ability to own and execute enterprise strategy in complex, matrixed organizations.
Experience scaling and evolving established systems.
Strong leadership presence with the ability to build credibility through outcomes.
Experience driving adoption of digital tools and modern ways of working.
Curiosity and working knowledge of digital transformation and AI applications.
Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
Excellent facilitation, coaching, and systems-thinking capabilities.
Comfort operating at the intersection of strategy, execution, and transformation.

Responsibilities

Own and continuously evolve the Lean strategy roadmap for the Technology & Operations (T&O) team, aligned with enterprise priorities and business outcomes.
Scale and modernize the existing Lean system by introducing new tools, coaching methodologies, and ways of working.
Lead enterprise adoption of digital Lean and execution tools (e.g., Miro, Smartsheet, Airtable etc.), influencing digital strategy roadmaps, standards, and integrations.
Establish and run a consistent operating cadence across the Lean network, including reviews, governance, and performance dashboards.
Act as the primary T&O liaison to the central FLIGHT DECK team, ensuring alignment on methodology, standards, and reporting.
Coach Lean leaders and practitioners to strengthen capability in Lean principles, problem-solving, and digital capabilities.
Partner with senior stakeholders across Technology and Operations to prioritize initiatives and drive accountability.
Translate strategy into execution using data-driven insights and compelling storytelling.
Track and communicate impact through meaningful metrics to ensure sustained results.
Stay current, recommend, and enable digital transformation, automation, and AI-enabled improvement opportunities

Benefits

health care coverage (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy)
a retirement plan that includes Company Retirement Savings and a 401K with Company matching
Life Insurance options
Disability coverage
paid time-off
EAP
tuition assistance
adoption assistance
paid parental leave
disability insurance
life insurance
paid time-off for vacation or illness