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Job Description Summary

Aerospace Research continues to play a pivotal role in driving the industry’s historic recovery while shaping the future of flight. At the forefront of innovation, we invent the technologies that define tomorrow’s aviation & aerospace, lift people up, and ensure they return home safely. Guided by our unwavering commitment to safety, excellence, and community, we lead the industry in advancing every aspect of flight. Our purpose unites us, inspires us, and gives meaning to every aspect of our work.

As a Technical project manager and operations lead within the Digital and Electrical Systems (DES) organization, you will play a dual role in driving innovation and operational excellence. As a Technical Program Manager, you will lead a dynamic, multi-disciplinary research team to deliver cutting-edge technologies that transform the Aerospace industry. In addition to managing projects, you will oversee operational processes, ensuring efficiency, alignment, and continuous improvement across the team.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

+ Plan and execute technical projects: Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets while ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

+ Monitor project progress: Own and maintain the project master schedule, track deliverables, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.

+ Stakeholder communication: Develop project dashboards and provide regular updates to stakeholders, including status reports, risk assessments, and project outcomes.

+ Process improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline project workflows and implement best practices.

+ Manage the daily project workflow and interactions between disciplines and technical subject matter experts.

+ Own and manage project governance and quality programs.

+ Partner cross-functionally with stakeholders in finding solution to issues that may derail a project plan.

+ Support daily operations: Assist in resolving operational challenges, ensuring business continuity, and maintaining high-quality standards.

+ Data analysis and reporting: Analyze operational data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.

+ Develop and maintain documentation: Create and update standard operating procedures (SOPs), workflows, and training materials.

+ Collaborate with leadership: Work closely with management to align operational strategies with organizational objectives.

+ Drive continuous improvement: Implement Lean principles and other methodologies to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Required Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in STEM, business, computer science, or a related field, with 5 years of experience.

+ 5+ years of experience in technical project management, operations support, or a related role

+ Experience working with diverse technical stakeholders executing multidisciplinary projects.

+ Experience tracking and reporting project budgets and earned value.

+ Experience developing and maintaining program execution plans.

+ Experience developing and maintaining program quality plans.

+ Experience with Project Scheduling software (MS Project, Primavera P6, Smartsheet).

+ Experience with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

+ Ability to perform multiple, concurrent tasks.

+ **U.S. Citizenship required**

+ Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY

Desired Characteristics

+ PMP, Agile, or similar certification preferred

+ Experience leading diverse project teams to meet project objectives.

+ Experience with aerospace product development and design cycles.

+ Experience reading technical documentation and drawings.

+ Ability to work across all disciplines, functions/levels as part of a team.

+ Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

+ Security clearance or ability to obtain a clearance.

The base pay range for this position is 80,000 - 150,000 USD Annually. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary. This posting is expected to close on November 10, 2025

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs ( _i.e_ ., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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_This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not U.S. lawful permanent residents, U.S. Citizens, or have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), employment will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government._

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) . 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).

**Relocation Assistance Provided:** Yes

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.