Sr. Program Manager - FVL Process & Transformation Leader

GE Aerospace•Grand Rapids, MI

33d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Program Manager – FVL Process & Transformation Leader will lead high-impact transformation initiatives supporting Future Vertical Lift (FVL) efforts through process excellence, FLIGHT DECK fundamentals, AI-enabled solutions, and data-driven execution. This role is responsible for identifying, designing, and deploying improvements that simplify workflows, improve operating rigor, and deliver measurable business impact across safety, quality, delivery, and cost. This leader will work across program, engineering, digital technology, and functional teams to accelerate process transformation, drive adoption of new ways of working, and establish the training, communication, and governance mechanisms needed to sustain results. The ideal candidate brings strong process acumen, a track record of demonstrated FLIGHT DECK impact, hands-on experience enabling AI and data-driven solutions, and the ability to operate with limited guidance in a highly collaborative environment. This role also carries clear responsibility for training, communication, and measurable impact associated with transformation efforts. This role is critical to helping Future Vertical Lift teams simplify how work gets done, accelerate adoption of better processes and digital capabilities, and improve business performance through disciplined transformation. Success in this role will be measured not only by ideas generated, but by training completed, adoption achieved, and measurable impact delivered. Joining GE Aerospace means you're part of a team that values your unique insights, innovative mindset, and the drive to push boundaries. We're committed to advancing aerospace technology for future generations, and we believe in giving voice to your ideas. Here, your concepts have the potential to soar. FLIGHT DECK is GE Aerospace’s lean operating model — the way the company drives execution, continuous improvement, and customer-focused results. It brings together standard work, daily management, problem solving, value stream management, and other lean practices to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost. It also reflects GE Aerospace’s core behaviors of Respect for People, Continuous Improvement, and Customer Driven.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Computer Science, or related field ; advanced degree preferred.
5+ years of experience in roles such as Program Manager, Project Manager, Product Manager, or Engineering Manager within the Aerospace Industry.
Strong process acumen and demonstrated success improving complex workflows, operating rhythms, and business execution.
Demonstrated FLIGHT DECK impact, including measurable results in process improvement, standardization, waste reduction, or operational performance.
Experience identifying and deploying AI, analytics, automation, or other digital solutions in support of business outcomes.
Experience working with data structures, semantic models, data quality, lineage, or data governance to support scalable digital capabilities.
Proven ability to lead independently, work with ambiguity, and deliver results with limited oversight.
Strong communication, facilitation, training, and stakeholder management skills across organizational levels.
Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and influence stakeholders without direct reporting authority.
This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government contract restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Citizens. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.
Eligibility for access to U.S. export-controlled information.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated success leading transformation in a complex, cross-functional environment.
Demonstrated experience in process improvement, business transformation, digital transformation, or related consulting/operational roles.
Strong knowledge of FLIGHT DECK and continuous improvement practices, with evidence of practical business impact.
Experience establishing or scaling training, communication, and adoption strategies for new processes or digital tools.
Ability to connect process, people, data, and technology into practical execution plans.
Strong executive communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex topics and present clear recommendations.
Experience in aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated environments is preferred.
Knowledge of avionics hardware and/or systems integration.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and leadership abilities.
Proactive and independent, with the ability to manage various stakeholders and achieve program execution.
Proven problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated leadership in program/project management.
Proficiency in project/program management tools and processes, including earned value management.

Responsibilities

Lead transformation of critical FVL business processes using FLIGHT DECK principles, process rigor, and continuous improvement methods.
Partner with process owners and business leaders to identify priority opportunities, map current-state workflows, define future-state processes, and implement sustainable improvements.
Conduct value stream analysis to identify waste, reduce complexity, and improve execution effectiveness.
Establish operating mechanisms, ownership, and performance measures to ensure improvements are sustained over time.
Identify and prioritize high-value opportunities to apply AI, automation, analytics, and digital solutions to improve FVL execution and decision-making.
Lead the development and deployment of practical digital and AI-enabled solutions, from ideation and proof of concept through implementation and adoption.
Partner with DT and business stakeholders to improve the data fabric / trusted data foundation needed to enable scalable analytics and AI solutions. This includes data quality, accessibility, lineage, semantic structures, and governance alignment.
Ensure deployed solutions are practical, scalable, and aligned with business priorities.
Own the training and communication strategy for transformation initiatives to build awareness, capability, and sustained adoption.
Develop and deliver training that enables teams to effectively adopt new processes, digital tools, and AI-enabled ways of working.
Create clear communication plans, executive updates, and stakeholder messaging to maintain alignment and momentum.
Monitor adoption, training effectiveness, and business impact; adjust deployment strategies as needed to improve outcomes.
Work collaboratively across engineering, program, FLIGHT DECK, DT, and functional teams to drive aligned execution and influence outcomes without direct authority.
Operate effectively with limited guidance, translating broad objectives into actionable transformation plans and deliverables.
Support governance, risk assessment, and implementation discipline for digital and AI-enabled solutions, including coordination with privacy, security, compliance, and Cyber/CUI stakeholders where needed.
Track performance of deployed solutions and lead corrective actions to improve effectiveness, adoption, and sustainability.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance from day one.
Generous time off policies.
Robust 401(k) plan.
Tuition reimbursement.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Eligibility for bonus plans.
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace.
Employee Assistance Program.
GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions.
Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
Adoption assistance.
Paid parental leave.