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Job Description Summary

Unison, a GE Aerospace company, is the leading provider of differentiated engine controls, accessories, and performance monitoring solutions in the Aerospace, Defense & Space segments. Serving both original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket customers, Unison designs, manufactures and supplies the most advanced components and systems in the world.

The Sr. Project Management Manager will be responsible for driving process and operational rigor across the enterprise and leading the business’ total cost management strategy. In this role you will create and execute programs to improve and optimize the overall cost position for Unison responsive to internal and external environment and participate in cross-functional business operations and cultural development.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

+ Be the owner of the Net Cost Out KPI

+ Establish and manage Total Cost Out pipeline & operating cadences

+ Partner with finance & cost focals to identify & successfully implement cost reduction projects across Unison sites

+ Develops and execute strategies to reduce material and overhead costs

+ Define and implement standard work, operating rhythm, and escalation methods necessary to support the execution of cost optimization projects at the site and value stream level

+ Lead efforts to establish, resource and fund a multi-year total cost opportunity pipeline

+ Lead cross-functional teams or projects with minimal resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity

+ Drive collaboration across sites to scale successful cost approaches and lessons learned

+ Consolidate business data, perform analysis, formulate and champion recommendations, and assure implementation to support department objectives

+ Design, develop, implement, and institutionalize process improvements, focusing on enhanced transactional quality consistent with objectives

+ Lead special projects and events to identify and execute action plans to improve total cost management processes

Required Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college

+ Minimum of 5 years of experience, leading in Manufacturing, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Engineering or P&L

Desired Characteristics:

+ MBA preferred

+ Prior Cost Out experience in a manufacturing enterprise

+ Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn​

+ Demonstrated ability to operate in the FLIGHT DECK (Lean) Operating Systems

+ Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively​

+ Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, bias for action ​

+ Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, demonstrated stakeholder management skills

+ Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

+ Basic understanding of GE Cost Management System, cost elements & calculations, Unison manufacturing processes, and IT systems

+ Experience in building new organizational capabilities and establishing standard work and effective operating rhythms

+ Knowledge of financial controls and business tracking systems

+ Cost out or productivity experience, deep understanding of financial data and cost drivers

+ Strong project management experience

+ Strong oral and written communication skills

+ Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

+ Exceptional stakeholder management aptitude and the ability to influence results at all levels of the organization

+ Ability to lead cross-functional teams

_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 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.