Job Description SummaryThe Senior Program Manager will lead cross functional teams to deliver on all program deliverables within the terms and conditions of the contract and business case. This role impacts the team's ability to achieve service, quality, and timeliness of objectives, and is subject to Commercial policy objectives. The role has independence in achieving commercial objectives within operating budgets and operating guidelines. There is moderate autonomy within the role to enter into/execute Commercial arrangements.Job DescriptionRoles and ResponsibilitiesAll contract performance related activities, tied to customer(s) or program(s).Perform as interface between the customer and the internal business team, managing the transfer of information and requests.Assure timely resolution of issues, keep the customer advised of the progress of the program, and negotiate changes, variations, solutions to issues.Responsible for adherence to contract service, operations, and performance specifications, as well as financial & technical metrics specific to contract.May also support proposal and negotiations.Requires specialized knowledge across product lines, markets, sales processes, or customer groups. Requires strong commercial awareness, and is expected to influence the development of strategy for their broad sales territory, including control of resources.Interprets simple internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services. Stays informed of industry trends that may inform work.Uses high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems within projects, product lines, markets, sales processes, campaigns or customers. Has ability to assess quality of information given and ask pertinent questions to stakeholders or customers. Able to offer new solutions to problems outside of set parameters and is able to construct and provide recommendations. Uses multiple internal and some external sources outside of own function to help arrive at a decision.May lead functional teams or projects with minimal resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity. Communicates difficult concepts and may influence others' options on particular topics. May guide others to consider a different point of view.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 9 years of experience in Commercial Programs and/or Engineering)Minimum of 5 years of experience in Commercial Programs and/or EngineeringDesired Characteristics9+ years of experience in Commercial Programs and/or EngineeringExperience in the Aerospace industryStrong oral and written communication skillsStrong interpersonal and leadership skillsDemonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problemsDemonstrated ability to lead programs / projectsEstablished project management skillsThis role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.Additional InformationGE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is anEqual 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 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).Relocation Assistance Provided:Yes
