Job Description Summary

Known internally as a Engineering Project Manager (EPM), this a great opportunity to join our Aircraft Services Business. As a key member of the Engineering team, the EPM is responsible for leading the product development team to meet all program milestones as defined at project inception. EPMs must have knowledge of the design and development life cycle and owns the planning, technical customer engagement, and ensures engineering deliverables are met within schedule, cost, and quality. The EPM ensures compliance with GE’s procedures and processes. This position requires strong interpersonal communication skills and coordination with the Engineering teams and other business functions, as well as the customer.

You will be joining an inclusive and diverse team of experienced technical systems and software engineers, and solution architects who care about ensuring full-lifecycle completeness and consistency. We are committed to improving our project execution through taking a lean and innovative approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement. We share technical knowledge and lessons learnt with others in the team, the department and across the wider engineering organisation. We are passionate about professional growth and developing our team culture, capability & capacity to meet customer needs whilst enabling every engineer to reach their potential through continuous learning. If this sounds like an environment in which you would thrive, then this could be the next role for you.

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Essential Responsibilities

As an EPM in the Aircraft Services department, you will:

• Accountable to plan and deliver the scope of work to the original cost, schedule, quality and contractual deliverables.
• Interfaces with internal/external stakeholders to ensure resources are allocated to execute your projects.
• Managing Risks/Opportunities and implementing strategies to mitigate/capture them within your project.
• Manages schedule, budget, and integration of NPI and/or sustainment projects, including influencing the project teams to meet customer milestones and hit tollgate milestones.
• Provide clear communication and financial reporting of project health to the business and enable appropriate action to be taken in the event of any issues.
• Provide clear communication of product development release activities.
• Uses sound judgment and proposes solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated issues with technical team and/or other stakeholders.
• Acts to resolve conflict resolution and developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics.
• Provides estimates to support Bids and Proposal activities and be responsible for the Basis of Estimate.
• Contribute to the Aircraft Services technology roadmap that enables value and growth across the product portfolio.
• Point of escalation for customer support activities and service desk queries.
• Manage third party suppliers and invoicing of costs associated with the Engineering execution of the project.

Required Qualifications

• This role requires experience in Avionics, Software Product Development & Project Management.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Engineering or Project Management or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management and how to manage key performance indicators
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyse and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, and execute programs. Established project management skills.
• Proficient with MS Project
• Project Management Professional Certification (PMP), or equivalent desirable but not essential
• Knowledge and experience of Cloud services, preferably (Microsoft Azure services and technologies).
• Experience creating project management plans and budget work packages
• Limited travel may be required, dependent on contractual requirements.
• Experience in Agile development methodologies and frameworks desired (DSDM, Scrum, Kanban, Lean)

By joining the GE Aviation team at Southampton (Chandlers Ford), you will have the opportunity to move projects and roles to provide variety and grow your responsibility as your experience increases.

Qualifications / Requirements

Strong technical or engineering based knowledge of software solutions, development, infrastructure and security best practices.

This shows a knowledge of working with complex software systems and industry best practice.

An appropriate degree or HND in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology Engineering or Computer Science or similar, or equivalent experience; shows a logical mindset, alongside good problem solving and solution building skills.

Desired Characteristics

You will be required to work in a team environment, so good written and verbal communication skills will make you (& the team) most effective. You will be asked to participate in technical reviews within the Aircraft Services team to share technical knowledge and solutions, as well to the end customers. A positive attitude, initiative, pro-activeness and an enthusiasm and passion for engineering will help you succeed in the department.

Familiarity with tools such as DOORS, Rally, Azure DevOps, Jira, as well as experience with continuous Integration, Build and Test practices would also be advantageous as we continue to improve our product portfolio and the way we develop software solutions.

Our goal as a team is to demonstrate success in achieving and exceeding customer expectations. Does this sound like something you would like to be part of?

Flexible Working

GE supports and encourages flexible hybrid working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

Total Reward

At GE Aviation we understand the importance of Total Reward. This role benefits from being included in the AIR Bonus Scheme.

Also, our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

• Participation in the AIR Bonus scheme
• Non-contributory Pension
• Life Assurance
• Group income protection
• Private medical cover
• Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell

About GE Aviation Systems

At GE Aviation Systems, we invent the future of flight, lift people up and bring them home safely. As key players in the field of integrated systems for commercial, military, business and general aviation aircraft, when you join us, you’ll find yourself in a dynamic environment where our ongoing, substantial investment in research and development keeps us looking ahead. We’ve got an amazing team of exceptional people helping to solve increasingly complex challenges - people like you.

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced, and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

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Compensation Grade

LPB1

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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