Senior Program Manager Hypersonics

GE Aerospace•Bohemia, LA

12h•$175,000 - $234,000•Onsite

About The Position

At GE Aerospace, this role supports the development of advanced aviation technologies and propulsion systems. Innoveering, a GE Aerospace company, develops high-tech engine propulsion programs, including supersonic and hypersonic research and development prototype initiatives. The Senior Program Manager is a hands-on program leader based in Bohemia, New York, leading a team that includes a project engineer and engineering specialists matrixed into the program. The role owns the program’s cost, schedule, and budget commitments, reports to the Director of Programs, and serves as the program’s primary representative to the customer. The role leads the program team in meeting specifications, milestones, cost, schedule, margin, quality, and safety objectives. It encompasses both technical and business program leadership, customer representation, growth opportunity identification, team performance and staffing, financial and schedule reporting, risk management, and coordination across engineering, operations, test, quality, finance, and contracts. Domestic and international travel of up to 25% is required. U.S. citizenship status is required, and employment is contingent on meeting the stated U.S. Person status requirements for access to export-controlled information.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering.
10 years of experience in engineering and program management working with the DoD, military services, and aerospace contractors on jet engine manufacturing, supersonic or hypersonic propulsion systems, or similar programs.
Competence with program management software and Microsoft Office products.
Working knowledge of program management finance practices, including labor accounting, overhead management, and government contract rules for performance and compliance.
Ability to develop and negotiate work plans with customers and internal support organizations.
Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and present technical, financial, and general business information.
U.S. citizenship status is required; employment is contingent upon proving qualifying U.S. Person status for access to export-controlled information.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
Microsoft Project experience for schedule and resource management; other tools are acceptable.
Working knowledge of propulsion test cell processes and coordination with engineering.
Team facilitation skills, including running meetings that serve business objectives and draw on others' contributions.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a matrixed environment and prioritize multiple projects.
Self-starter who takes prompt action, addresses problems, and goes beyond what is required.
Strong problem-solving skills, practical judgment, and a collaborative, approachable, responsive work style.
Active learner who applies new knowledge and skills on the job.
Efficient management of time and resources.

Responsibilities

Lead the program team to meet program specifications, milestones, cost, schedule, and margin targets while meeting or exceeding quality and safety standards.
Represent the company and program directly to the customer and work with business development to identify program growth opportunities.
Lead and manage the technical and business elements of the program, including developing the SOW, WBS, IMS, and cost and schedule requirements for new projects.
Oversee the performance and development of the program management team and manage staffing levels and skill mix, forecasting future needs with engineering.
Track and report program performance against financial margin targets and present critical-path activities and performance goals to management monthly.
Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks; immediately report customer, contractual, or technical issues that could jeopardize the program.
Maintain transparent working relationships with Engineering, Operations, Test, Quality, Finance, and Contracts.
Coordinate personnel, test facilities, and production capabilities with leadership and other project managers to balance company and program goals.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace.
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 based on a percentage of base salary or commission based on the plan.
Relocation assistance.