Sr Manager, Program Planning & Scheduling Pillar

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Job Description SummaryThe Program Planning & Scheduling (PPS) Pillar Leader is a key member of the Edison Works team, responsible for leadership of the Integrated Master Scheduling (IMS) team in support of development programs within the Program Management Office (PMO). The PMO supports a wide range of business management and project management functions. Specifically, this role leads the PPS/IMS team for all Edison Works programs. As a leader of leaders, you will guide and develop a team of first-level people leaders and their scheduling teams — managing the assignment of scheduling professionals to development programs, establishing standard work that delivers productivity and ensures compliance with customer requirements, and growing the development of team members so we sustain a healthy cadre of scheduling professionals ready to meet business needs. As the pillar evolves, you may also help stand up new planning and scheduling teams in adjacent areas — for example, Line of Balance (LoB) / Hardware Management System (HMS) and Agile daily management — as illustrative of how this role can expand with business needs. Further, you will set and manage the vision and mission for program planning and scheduling support throughout GE Aerospace.

Job DescriptionRoles and ResponsibilitiesPeople leader for multiple team members with a wide range of experience levelsActively participate in defense industry integrated master scheduling forums, anticipate new trends, and work with business leadership to propose and lead implementation of improvements that support business objectivesStrategic workforce planning for the PPS/IMS PillarCustomer interface with USG customersPrepare and support proposals for the IMS-required contractsProgram Management Office - strategic direction for a growing number of programs and projectsEarned Value Management (EVM) Control Board memberEnsure compliance with EVMS Business System and IMS standard requirementsTeam accountability for timeliness, quality, availability, yieldLead lean transformation efforts to eliminate waste, improve transparency, establish standard work, and enhance the value the team brings to the businessImpacts the team’s ability to achieve service, quality and timeliness of objectives. Work is subject to functional policy objectives. Regularly advises management in the function and/or in the business. Has a supportive role in decision making about important subjects. High levels of evaluative judgment are required to achieve outcomes required.Uses high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems that impact the function. Has the ability to assess quality of information given and ask pertinent questions to stakeholders. Able to offer new solutions to problems outside of set parameters and to construct and provide recommendations. Uses multiple internal and some external sources outside of own function to help arrive at a decision.Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise within their discipline. May require strong commercial awareness, and is expected to influence the development of strategy within own area, including control of resources and influences policy formulation.May lead functional teams or projects with minimal resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity. Communicates difficult concepts and may influence others’ opinions on particular topics. May guide others to consider a different point of view.
Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.Minimum of 5 years of experience in Program Management or related program/project management fields (for example, Systems Engineering, Finance, Sourcing, or Contracts).The ability to obtain a US Government Clearance.
Desired Characteristics

Specific experience in “ Program Management experience 9 or closely related fields” with scheduling/IMS/EVMas strongly preferredLead initiatives of moderate scope and impactExcellent oral and written communication skills.Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.Demonstrated ability to people lead and provide strategic direction.Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.Established project management skills.Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn​Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively​Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed ​Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative​Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker #LI-AW2

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Additional InformationGE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes