Sr Project Management Staff Manager 3 - Processes and Tools

GE Aerospace • West Chester, PA

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About The Position

The Project Portfolio Management (PPM) Functional Owner is a key member of the Engineering Program Management Office (PMO) who will help establish standard project, program, and portfolio management processes enabled by a PPM digital toolset. The department's scope covers Research & Development, New Product Introductions, Major Type Design Changes, and Cost Out projects. These are multiple year efforts governed by a tollgate process planned with a waterfall methodology. Processes cover initiation, work break down structure, planning, resource management, project execution, risk management, cost, and monitoring & controlling.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in project operations & programs management.
• Certification in project management such as PMI Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Prior experience as a PPM product owner, business analyst, project manager, program manager, engineer or a similar role.
• Experienced with project management strategies, processes, and supporting digital tools.
• Knowledgeable of scheduling techniques for large multi-year programs having more than 5,000 tasks using Critical Path Method, early/late start, early/late finish, and float.
• Ability to analyze a range of complex data and make decisions based on analytical findings.
• Advanced computer skills and knowledge of PMO software tools, such as MS Project, Deltek Open Plan, Smartsheet, Clarity PPM or other enterprise PPM systems.
• Good critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Communication and interpersonal skills to convey project management concepts with those unfamiliar with the subject.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and work well under pressure.

Nice To Haves

• Proficient overall understanding of the PMI process groups (Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitor & Controlling, Closing) and knowledge areas (Integration Management, Scope, Schedule, Cost, Quality, Resource, Communication, Risk, Procurement, Stakeholder Management).
• Proficient with computer systems in using a range of software tools to analyze and manage projects.
• Knowledge of process modeling techniques, such as BPMN (Business Process Model and Notation), and process analysis tools such as Visio to identify inefficiencies and propose improvements.
• Managing multiple tasks and deadlines holding self and others accountable.
• Understanding the needs and perspectives of stakeholders requires empathy and emotional intelligence, helping to build strong relationships and trust.

Responsibilities

• Onboarding of programs and projects from their current tool solutions into the Clarity PPM following the process flow; project migration, fit-gap analysis, requirements gathering of gaps if applicable, conduct training, and hyper-care support at launch.
• Provide level 2 support where business context and deeper knowledge is needed.
• Functional support the maintenance cycle including regression testing for upgrades.
• Customer engagement activities such as open office hours, health checks, and obtaining user feedback.
• Perform process mappings of the current state looking for lean waste and alignment with GE Policies and the Engineering handbook to shape the Program Management Policy and supporting enterprise applications.
• Research industry standards and perform a fit-gap-analysis to come up with solutions for problems and opportunities.

Benefits

• Great work environment.
• Professional development.
• Challenging careers.
• Competitive compensation.
• Relocation Assistance Provided.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree