Senior Program Manager - FLRAA

GE Aerospace • Clearwater, FL

1d • $146,000 - $175,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

GE Aerospace is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Sr. Program Manager to join our FLRAA (Future Long Range Assault Aircraft) program team. This role is heavily execution-focused and will lead day-to-day program delivery in a military customer environment. The Program Manager will be responsible for driving detailed planning, rigorous execution, and on-time delivery of program scope that feeds into the overall FLRAA program, ensuring alignment with GE Aerospace’s strategic objectives, U.S. military requirements, and customer commitments. Leads complex engineering activities and large groups of engineers through influence rather than direct authority (no direct reports), including hardware build-up and integration efforts. Interfaces with customers every day, managing stakeholder communication and expectations. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and project management skills to drive program success. Location: Clearwater, FL or Grand Rapids, MI This position offers a blend of onsite and hybrid work arrangements, requiring a presence in the office for 3-4 days each week. An extensive corporate relocation package is available for eligible candidates. What makes this role stand out : A few things make this role really stand out. First, career growth and visibility . This program has a lot of executive and customer attention, so your work will be very visible across GE Aerospace and with our external partners. If you execute well, you will get noticed. Second, this is a new aircraft platform and one of the U.S. Army’s top priority programs. You’ll be working on a flagship product that the Department of Defense and other key stakeholders are watching very closely. It’s a chance to be part of something truly strategic and long-term. Third, it’s a high‑impact communication and leadership role . You’ll be communicating up and down the organization – from engineering teams to senior leadership and customer counterparts. For someone who enjoys owning outcomes, influencing stakeholders, and driving complex execution, this role really shines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (Technical Degrees preferred).
• Minimum of 8 years of experience as a Program Manager, Project Manager, Product Manager or Engineering Manager
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently to both customer and internal locations.
• This position requires U.S. citizenship status.
• Travel 10%-25% domestic.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 8 years of experience as a Program Manager, Project Manager, Product Manager or Engineering Manager preferably within the aerospace or defense industry.
• Background in avionics systems integration, hardware, software development.
• Deep domain expertise in life cycle development for high design assurance programs as a Product Manager or Engineering.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex programs from inception to completion.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Independent, self-starter that can proactively manage a variety of external and internal stakeholders and achieve business growth
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification is a plus.
• Knowledge of lean principles and practices is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Own FLRAA NXP program in the development and execution of program plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Ensure program objectives are met in accordance with GE Aerospace's Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) priorities.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, supply chain, and quality, to achieve program milestones and deliverables.
• Monitor program performance and implement corrective actions as needed to address any deviations from the plan.
• Communicate program status, risks, and issues to senior management and stakeholders, providing regular updates and reports.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence within the program team.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Manage customer relationships and serve as the primary point of contact for program-related matters.
• Identify and mitigate program risks, developing contingency plans as necessary.
• Support the development and implementation of lean principles and practices within the program.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance that begins on the first day of employment
• Permissive time off policy for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level