Sr Engineer - Project Manager

Job Description Summary

Avionics offers an exceptional opportunity for individuals seeking growth within the Aerospace industry. We seek qualified candidates with a technical background and a proven track record of excellence in their previous roles, eager to transition their skills into the intricate domain of Avionics. The successful candidate will leverage their strong technical acumen and project management proficiency to spearhead cross-functional teams in the development of Avionics products.

In this dynamic role, you will lead a large, cross-functional engineering project catering to our Aviation Systems clientele. Collaborating closely with diverse functions, you'll drive outcomes aligned with customer expectations regarding budget, schedule, and delivery. Operating with a degree of autonomy, guided by established Lean Product Development principles, you'll ensure project success and customer satisfaction.

• Develop and manage engineering/technology projects, liaising with internal and external stakeholders to optimize resource allocation.
• Ensure delivery of project scope within the original cost estimate, managing schedule, budget, and integration of New Product Introduction (NPI) and requisition projects.
• Drive successful project execution utilizing earned value management techniques.
• Cultivate specialized knowledge within your discipline, serving as a best practice/quality resource and staying abreast of the latest technical developments.
• Contribute to strategy and policy development, ensuring effective delivery within your area of responsibility.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of best practices and the integration of your area with others, including an understanding of market differentiators.
• Exercise judgment to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems, utilizing technical expertise for data analysis and recommendations.
• Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience, potentially leading small projects with moderate risks and resource requirements.
• Facilitate consensus-building with internal and external stakeholders, leveraging expert power and influencing skills for development and execution.

• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM related field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 5 years working experience in technical leadership or project management position(s).
• US Person: 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.

• Excellent Learning Capacity and Agility, demonstrating a commitment to continuous self-driven learning.
• Proven ability to work with Humility, Transparency, and Accountability, fostering a collaborative and constructive work environment.
• Proficiency in coaching and developing execution teams, with exceptional problem-solving skills.
• PMP Certification preferred.
• Successful track record of leading project planning and execution to fulfill customer commitments.
• Solid understanding of Lean Product Development principles.
• Excellent track record of driving Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Solid understanding of Safety Critical Software Development Processes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead strategy development and deployment.
• Ability to reconcile and align multiple stakeholder expectations while meeting overall project goals.