Senior Engineering Project Manager

GE Aerospace•Grand Rapids, MI

3d•$130,000 - $173,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Engineering Project Manager manages scope, cost, and schedule for Flight Recorders product development projects, keeping projects within cost and schedule targets while supporting a product-line approach. The position develops technologies through increasing levels of maturity, forms project teams, and develops integrated schedules that account for cost and staffing demand. It may also author Statements of Work for supplier work as needed. The role leads engineering content for gate reviews, participates in customer fact-finding meetings, and supports or leads management and customer meetings. It develops and revises engineering project plans; manages project scope, schedule, and cost changes; monitors and reports performance, metrics, and variances; and develops and executes risk management plans. The manager communicates significant issues in a timely way with a focus on safety and reliability, and communicates technical, organizational, resource, and personnel issues to management. The role also supports mentoring junior Engineering Project Managers and contributes to business goals and objectives. The position is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on at least a hybrid basis, with Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in the office. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates. The role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information and employment is contingent on demonstrating qualifying U.S. Person status. The stated base pay range is $130,000–$173,000, with eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or technical field from an accredited college or university.
At least 10 years of engineering experience, including project management or program management experience.
U.S. citizenship status is required in the Required Qualifications section.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification.
Experience with systems, hardware, and software design.
Working knowledge of ARP-4754A and DO-178B/C.
Knowledge of ARINC 661, MIL-STD-1553, DO-254, and MIL-STD-810.
Experience building effective teams and managing projects.

Responsibilities

Manage scope, cost, and schedule for Flight Recorders product development projects.
Develop technologies through increasing levels of maturity.
Form project teams.
Develop integrated schedules with cost and staffing demand.
Author Statements of Work for supplier work as needed.
Lead engineering content for gate reviews (Tollgates).
Participate in customer fact-finding meetings and support or lead meetings with customers.
Support or lead management meetings and report to senior and executive leadership.
Develop and revise engineering project plans.
Manage scope, schedule, and cost changes within projects.
Monitor and report project performance, including key metrics and variances.
Develop and execute risk management plans.
Assist in mentoring junior Engineering Project Managers.
Communicate business goals, programs, and processes; develop and execute objectives for self and others.
Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments, maintaining a focus on safety and reliability.
Communicate technical, organizational, resource, and personnel issues to management.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Access to a Health Coach and the Employee Assistance Program, with confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, including a 401(k) savings plan with company matching 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.
Annual discretionary bonus eligibility.
Relocation assistance for eligible candidates.