Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GE Aerospace is a leading company in the aviation sector, seeking a FLIGHT DECK Program Manager to oversee development programs for leaders within the organization. The role involves planning, executing, and continuously improving programs aimed at enhancing leadership capabilities and driving organizational outcomes related to safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
Responsibilities
- Lead the FLIGHT DECK Foundations program, inclusive of program management and continuous improvement to drive quality and scale
- Own the end-to-end lifecycle for people-leader programs (manufacturing-focused), including planning, design, pilot, deployment, sustainment, and continuous improvement
- Translate FLIGHT DECK expectations into clear capabilities, learning objectives, practice, and assessments for Plant Leaders and Front-Line Leaders
- Build multi-modal solutions (asynchronous modules, virtual/in-person workshops, practice-based activities, coaching/mentoring enablement)
- Run operating cadences for assigned programs: intake and prioritization, roadmaps, calendars, capacity planning, risk/issue management, and release management
- Partner with Learning Designers to create scalable content and performance support; prepare facilitator guides and enablement materials
- Coordinate logistics with the FLIGHT DECK Coordinator (scheduling, rosters, platforms/rooms, materials, vendor coordination), ensuring readiness and quality
- Lead stakeholder engagement with site leaders, HR/talent, and SMEs; gather requirements, align outcomes, and manage expectations
- Drive adoption and engagement via change management and communications; curate community sessions and forums for people leaders as assigned
- Define and track leading/lagging indicators (adoption, proficiency, application on the job, role-specific outcomes); analyze results and implement improvements
- Ensure program compliance, data integrity, and accessibility; manage budgetary considerations and vendor/platform relationships as needed
Skills
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in program management, capability building, or learning/development within complex organizations; experience with leadership/people-leader audiences preferred)
- At least an additional 5 years' experience in program management, capability building, or learning/development within complex organizations; experience with leadership/people-leader audiences preferred
- Experience supporting plant and front-line leader development in manufacturing environments
- Skill in building communities of practice and peer-learning experiences for people leaders
- Demonstrated success deploying multi-modal development programs at scale (virtual and in-person) with measurable outcomes
- Strong program management skills: roadmap ownership, capacity planning, budgeting, risk/issue management, and stakeholder communication
- Ability to influence across a matrixed environment and partner effectively with plant leaders, HR/talent, and functional stakeholders
- Data-driven mindset with experience defining metrics, analyzing effectiveness, and iterating programs based on insights
- Lean manufacturing background preferred; familiarity translating FLIGHT DECK/lean expectations into applied leader skills and coaching practices
- Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
- Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
- Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
- Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
- Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
Benefits
- Annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace
- Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
- GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
- Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
- Tuition assistance
- Adoption assistance
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time-off for vacation or illness
Company Overview
GE Aerospace is a provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems. It was founded in 1892, and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.geaerospace.com.