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GE Aerospace

Advanced Lead Specialist - Project Planning

GE Aerospace, Grand Rapids, Michigan, us, 49528

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Job Description Summary The Lead Project Management Specialist will support the Integrated Product Development Team (IDPT) in detail project planning and analysis on engineering programs. In this role, you will be responsible for developing project planning activities with IPDT, monitoring / maintaining the schedule, controlling the baselines (performance measurement, forecast, what-ifs), earned value analysis and reporting, and supporting / representing the IDPT in various other facets of the business.

Roles and Responsibilities

Develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedule and all associated schedules

Provide schedule analysis and generate milestone reports

Manage the processes related to project management systems; i.e. Earned Value Analysis and Reporting, Risk Management, Action Items, Baseline Change Requests, etc.

Lead the Engineering IPDT in project schedule development and Activity Based Management (ABM)

Work with IPDT to define the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and the WBS Dictionary

Trace work scope to project requirements

Develop cost and schedule analysis, communicate results to IPDT

Prepare Cost Performance Reports (CPR) and assist with understanding actual variance to Project Plan and Operations Plan

Assist / Lead presentation of integrated project schedule to the project team, management and customers during Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs)

Work with IPDT and customers to integrate customer/supplier plans and schedules

Assist IPDT on cost-schedule metrics and earned value data

Assist in developing / maintaining Risk Register with IPDT

Assist IPDT in relevant tasks to ensure project success

Interface with the business in communicating project metrics

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college

Minimum of 4 years of experience in schedule planning and controls for various projects

Desired Characteristics

Strong natural analytical skills

Significant experience in engineering program planning, implementation, reporting and analysis, contract interpretation, budget development, critical path planning, earned value and administration of engineering projects

Strong planning and financial background

Strong interpersonal skills

Experience with Earned Value Systems, Deltek Tool Suite

Knowledge of Earned Value concepts

Experience with formal project analysis tools; Milestones Professional

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

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.

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