**Job Description Summary** The Senior Product/Program Manager, as part of GE Aerospace’s robust Avionics business, will be the primary customer interface to manage the development and fielding of Avionics product offerings. The key responsibilities include: **Job Description** **Roles and Responsibilities** Growth and Strategy: + Identify new opportunities primarily with our DoD customers. + Interface with internal stakeholders and external customers to develop product / systems strategies that align with our product roadmap / vision. + Provide product and technology planning support to assure alignment to product area strategies. + Determine the need for development of new products, applications and services and manage their development. + Suggest improvements in products, processes and procedures. + Develop business plans for new systems / product services. + Lead overall proposal approaches and manage proposal activities. including developing cost and schedule plan estimates. + Develop and maintain revenue forecasts which serve as the basis for the strategic plan for the business unit. Program Execution: + Negotiate price, scope, terms / conditions and schedule for new and momentum business. + Manage day-to-day program activities through coordination of efforts by Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Sourcing, and Contracts to achieve customer and overall program objectives. + Communicate status reports, program reviews and plans to senior leadership. + Creatively grow the assigned program by working closely with the customer(s) and internal stakeholders. + Ensure, within reasonable business constraints, that program meets or exceeds customer's cost, schedule, and technical requirements. + Ensure that all program activities are executed in accordance with established processes and procedures. **Required Qualifications** + Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited university or college + Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in program management, product management, project management, and/or engineering management within the Aerospace industry + This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government contract restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Citizens. GE will require proof of status. **Desired Characteristics** + Bachelor’s degree in a technical field + Master’s degree in business or management from an accredited university or college + 10+ years of experience program management, product management, project management, and/or engineering management within the Aerospace industry, including working with external customers + Familiarity with avionics hardware and/or avionics systems integration + Experience in fixed and/or rotary wing, applications + Experience in developing RFI/RFP responses to Tier 1 and/or Department of Defense customers • Familiarity with Lean concepts and terminology to achieve continuous improvement of business processes + Strong oral and written communication skills + Strong interpersonal and leadership skills + Independent, self-starter that can proactively manage a variety of external and internal stakeholders and achieve business growth + Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems + Proven track record of being customer focused and experienced in communicating clearly and effectively through complicated negotiations and opposing viewpoints + Proficiency with project/program management tools, processes, and earned value management _This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (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), final offers 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.