Senior Engineering Project Manager - Computing Interface Products

Job Description Summary The Computing Interface Products Systems (CIPS) Sr. Engineering Project Manager (EPM) is responsible for leading engineering activities associated with Avionics Product Design & Development. The EPM must demonstrate the ability to identify and understand critical path and dependencies as related to the project and how it strategically fits into the overall Technology Roadmap and Strategic Business initiatives!

Job Description
Essential Responsibilities:

The CIPS EPM will provide business and technical direction for the development of aviation-based computing systems. The CIPS EPM will establish and communicate business goals to team members and key stakeholders. This role requires strong analytical, problem solving, written and oral communication skills. Expectations are that the CIPS EPM must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, willing to learn, and able to work collaboratively with others in a process-centric environment.

In addition, the CIPS EPM will:

• Lead an Integrated Project Team (IPT) as it develops PCS Computing Products
• Perform project execution including planning, schedule, cost, technical, risk and quality
• Communicate effectively with the customer and convey their concerns to the rest of the team
• Manage and convey the status and performance of the project systems team to key internal GE stakeholders including program, business, and technical management
• Demonstrate domain expertise in aviation computing products
• Proactively initiate engagement across the IPT and serve as a technical / financial leader for projects across global cross-functional teams (customers, program management, technical experts, software, systems, hardware, safety, and applications engineering teams) assuring "cradle to grave" success
• Maintain expert level of product knowledge and application
• Act as a mentor for other team members ensuring the core team builds its strength
• Travel to project sites to interface with IPT members and customers
• Document aspects of the project details and maintain a constant communication flow with support groups, management, and executives to ensure all stakeholders stay current
• Resolve customer issues or difficulties in a manner that is consistent with the company mission, values, and financial objectives
• Maintain professional business relationships within internal support organizations and target accounts
• Provide status and metrics of ongoing projects and future projects
• Identify customer needs and sales opportunities to help future growth

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or engineering field
• Minimum of 5 years engineering project experience

Eligibility Requirements: (Country Specific)

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 opening

This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.

Desired Characteristics:

• Ability to work in a cross-functional, global environment
• Project estimation and bidding experience
• Experience with Deltek Open Plan and other financial management tools
• Project management certification
• Familiarity with aspects of aviation and avionics systems engineering including standard like SAE ARP-4754A, DO-178B/C, DO-297, and DO-254
• Familiarity with GE Aviation Avionics internal engineering and business standards
• Familiarity with military products and end customers

This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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).

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