Sr Staff Program Manager

GE Aerospace•Livonia, NY

1d•$131,000 - $150,000•Remote

About The Position

The AI HK Program Manager (SP3) supports execution of high-priority, fast-turnaround initiatives across the AI HK portfolio. This role will help coordinate critical deployments, while driving follow-through on program gaps, budget support, communications, and cross-functional actions. This is an individual contributor role for a strong program manager who can bring structure, pace, and accountability to a dynamic set of priorities. The ideal candidate is organized, responsive, and comfortable working across teams to keep initiatives moving. This role should also be able to apply FLIGHT DECK principles to improve execution, standardize ways of working, and support outcomes aligned to Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC), in that order.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from accredited university or college with minimum of 5 years of professional experience OR Associates degree with minimum of 8 years of professional experience OR High School Diploma with minimum of 10 years of professional experience
Minimum 5 years of professional experience in program management, project management, business operations, or initiative coordination.
Military experience is equivalent to professional experience
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting AI, digital, technology, or transformation initiatives.
Experience with rollout planning, stakeholder engagement, and change communications.
Experience supporting budget planning, forecasting, or reporting.
Familiarity with Daily & Visual Management to track targets versus results, surface gaps, and create follow-up actions.
Experience using Standard Work to document recurring processes and improve consistency and repeatability.
Familiarity with Operating Cadences including daily, weekly, monthly, and annual review rhythms to drive alignment and execution.
Experience applying structured Problem Solving to identify root causes, develop countermeasures, and sustain improvements.
Proactive and self-directed with strong ownership mindset.
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and responding quickly to urgent business needs.
Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to bring structure and discipline to evolving workstreams.
Commitment to GE Aerospace Behaviors: Respect for People, Continuous Improvement, and Customer Driven.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to coordinate across functions and work effectively with multiple stakeholders.
Experience tracking actions, milestones, risks, and dependencies across programs.
Working knowledge of FLIGHT DECK and the ability to apply lean principles to program execution and team operating rhythms.
Familiarity with the 8 FLIGHT DECK Fundamentals: Standard Work, Daily & Visual Management, Value Stream Management, Operating Cadences, Action Planning, Problem Solving, 5S, and Flow/Pull.
Ability to support work aligned to SQDC priorities — Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost.

Responsibilities

Support execution of high-priority and quick-turnaround requests across the AI HK portfolio.
Coordinate program activities for key AI initiatives, including support for rollout and adoption efforts.
Identify gaps, open actions, dependencies, and execution risks across AI HK initiatives and help drive them to closure.
Track milestones, deliverables, decisions, and action items to ensure timely progress and follow-up.
Provide support for budget planning, tracking, and reporting.
Draft, coordinate, and manage AI HK communications, leadership updates, and stakeholder messaging.
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to align on priorities, owners, and timelines.
Escalate blockers, risks, and support needs as appropriate.
Apply structured program management and continuous improvement methods to improve execution and visibility.
Help establish and maintain standard ways of working using FLIGHT DECK fundamentals such as Standard Work, Daily & Visual Management, Operating Cadences, Action Planning, and Problem Solving.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace
Employee Assistance Program (provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services)
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
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid time-off for vacation or illness