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Lead Project Management Specialist

1 month ago


Grand Rapids, United States GE Aerospace Full time

Job Description Summary

The Lead Project Management Specialist - Project Planner 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.

This position is an Onsite/Hybrid role requiring 2-3 days per week in our Grand Rapids, MI, or Clearwater, FL office. A comprehensive corporate relocation package is available.

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.

Job Description

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.
  • Comply with necessary regulations in the reporting process using knowledge of applicable statutory and GAAP reporting requirements.
  • 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.
  • Develop / Generate special ad-hoc studies and analysis as required by Engineering Management.
  • 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.
Qualifications/Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in schedule planning and controls for various projects.
  • 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.
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.
  • Advanced computer skills including database, spreadsheet and document preparation.
  • 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.

Additional Job Description

Compensation Grade

LPB2

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunities 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.

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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