GE Appliances-posted 9 months ago
Full-time • Senior
Louisville, KY
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing

At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make “good things, for life.” As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we're powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there's always a better way. We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together. The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities: we come together, we always look for a better way, and we create possibilities. The Senior Principal Program Manager plays a critical role in planning, managing, and executing multiple strategic project initiatives that drive growth and operational excellence in the Air and Water and other Micro Enterprises. This role ensures project deliverables are completed on time, within scope, and meet quality standards. By providing cross-functional leadership and leveraging best practices, the Senior Principal Program Manager enhances operational efficiencies and continuously improves Program Management processes. This position aligns projects with business strategy, ensuring scalability, increased productivity, and profitability.

  • Collaborate with Supply Chain, Finance, Manufacturing, Sales and Commercial teams to identify Digital Technology (DT) needs that support Air and Water business growth through a robust system platform.
  • Drive and manage EBS, Commercial, Salesforce, and AI-related projects focused on stabilization, optimization, and evolution.
  • Partner with DT leadership and functional teams to design, develop, test, and deploy scalable solutions.
  • Assess and understand current system capabilities to facilitate discussions with business teams and align technology solutions with business needs.
  • Work closely with DT & Business Execution Leaders to execute programs effectively and plan Conference Room Pilots (CRPs) throughout the program lifecycle.
  • Lead and drive Project Management Office (PMO) / Vendor Management Office (VMO) initiatives for Air and Water and other Micro Enterprises.
  • Oversee and manage projects, tasks, and deliverables using JIRA and HPQC.
  • Act as a key liaison, leading discussions with Air and Water Leaders and business teams to ensure alignment and progress.
  • Maintain regular communication with IT and business leadership, ensuring DT staff and business executives are informed of execution status, risks, and mitigation strategies (And on escalation process).
  • Collaborate effectively with business stakeholders, vendors, and IT teams (including Infrastructure, SOA, and DBAs) to resolve challenges, address risks, and facilitate decision-making.
  • Drive capability adoption within DT Functions which are required for Air and Water (e.g. SCM, Finance, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Sales & Commercial etc.) to enhance operational efficiencies.
  • Identify and recommend new capabilities, systems, and processes to enhance Program Management for the for the Air and Water and Other Micro Enterprises.
  • Partner with DT Cross Functional Staff to assess and optimize capacity planning and resource allocation for the Air and Water DT Programs.
  • Serve as the primary DT point of contact for seamless system integrations, ensuring robust controls and governance for Air and Water.
  • Mentor and coach project managers, fostering a Center of Excellence for effective Project Management.
  • Bachelor's degree in business, Information Technology, Supply Chain, or a related field.
  • 15+ years of experience in program management, digital transformation, or IT project leadership.
  • Proven experience in enterprise systems (EBS, Salesforce, AI-driven platforms, and commercial solutions).
  • Strong knowledge of agile project management methodologies, JIRA, HPQC, and PMO/VMO frameworks.
  • Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to drive decision-making in complex environments.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present to executive leadership and technical teams.
  • Ability to mentor and develop project management talent.
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