Project Portfolio Management (PPM) Functional Owner

GE Aerospace • Evendale, OH

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About The Position

The Project Portfolio Management (PPM) Functional Owner is a key member of the Engineering Program Management Office (PMO) who will help establish standard project, program, and portfolio management processes enabled by a PPM digital toolset. The department’s scope covers Research & Development, New Product Introductions, Major Type Design Changes, and Cost Out projects. These are multiple year efforts governed by a tollgate process planned with a waterfall methodology. Processes cover initiation, work break down structure, planning, resource management, project execution, risk management, cost, and monitoring & controlling.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college
• Minimum of 5 years' experience on Project Operations and Programs
• Prior experience as a PPM product owner, business analyst, project manager, program manager, engineer or a similar role
• Experienced with project management strategies, processes, and supporting digital tools
• Knowledgeable of scheduling techniques for large multi-year programs with more than 5,000 tasks
• Ability to analyze complex data and make decisions based on findings
• Advanced computer skills and knowledge of PMO software tools
• Good critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and work well under pressure

Nice To Haves

• Certification in project management such as PMI Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Proficient understanding of PMI process groups and knowledge areas
• Proficient with computer systems and project management software
• Critical thinking skills to solve problems and evaluate options
• Knowledge of process modeling techniques and analysis tools
• Time management skills to handle multiple tasks and deadlines
• Empathy and emotional intelligence to understand stakeholder needs

Responsibilities

• Involved with the PPM application, Clarity using the Modern UX.
• Partner with a Digital Technology team for technical support of the application.
• Onboard programs and projects from current tool solutions into Clarity PPM.
• Conduct project migration, fit-gap analysis, requirements gathering, training, and hyper-care support at launch.
• Perform process mappings of the current state to identify lean waste and align with GE Policies.
• Research industry standards and perform fit-gap analysis to propose solutions.
• Provide level 2 support where deeper knowledge is needed.
• Support maintenance cycles including regression testing for upgrades.
• Engage with customers through open office hours, health checks, and user feedback.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities
• Challenging careers
• Competitive compensation
• Relocation assistance provided

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree