Director, Program Management

GE Aerospace

. Own on-time delivery across the Defense and Systems Customer Experience portfolio .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeRemote • Ohio • United StatesLead💰 $152,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates deep expertise in program and project management for enterprise digital delivery, including Agile methodologies, RAID management, and dependency management. Proven ability to lead and develop teams while managing budgets and ensuring on-time delivery in regulated environments.

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Program ManagementAgile MethodologiesRAID ManagementBudget ManagementTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementProject ManagementAgile MethodologiesRAID ManagementCost ManagementSchedule ManagementMilestone TrackingChange ControlDependency ManagementDigital Delivery

Soft Skills

LeadershipCoachingPerformance ManagementCommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

PalantirVisual Management ToolsProject Management Software

Industry Keywords

DefenseRegulated Program EnvironmentCustomer ExperienceGovernment ReportingIntegrated Master Schedules

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own on-time delivery across the Defense and Systems Customer Experience portfolio
Set delivery targets, run cadences that surface risks, and close delivery gaps
Run weekly and monthly operating reviews, standups, reviews, and retrospectives
Run Daily Visual Management across the portfolio
Standardize RAG status, milestone reporting, and paths to green
Manage dependencies across DSCX and partner teams, including Palantir
Drive risks to closure through named owners and dates using RAID logs
Escalate decisions and dependencies that threaten committed dates, with recommendations and tradeoffs
Own scope, schedule, and cost tradeoffs
Own and reconcile the $25+MM CX budget with Finance and Business Operations
Control and document approved scope, schedule, and budget changes
Lead, coach, and develop the program and project management team
Handle hiring, performance management, and talent development
Build the program management function and establish delivery standards
Lead a distributed team across hybrid and fully remote members
Travel up to 20% for program reviews, implementation site support, and vendor engagement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college with a minimum of 8 years of professional experience, OR Associate's degree with a minimum of 11 years of professional experience, OR High School Diploma with a minimum of 13 years of professional experience
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in Program Management and IT
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required
Will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future
Must meet U.S. Person status requirements for access to U.S. export-controlled information: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, or granted asylee or refugee status
Deep expertise in program and project management for enterprise digital delivery, including operating rhythms, RAID, and dependency management
Experience delivering inside a defense or regulated program environment, including cost and schedule baseline management, integrated master schedules, customer program reviews, and government reporting obligations
Strong knowledge of Agile ways of working (Scrum and Kanban) and portfolio-level delivery governance
Fluent with RAG status reporting, milestone tracking, and change control
Three or more years leading program or project managers, including hiring and performance management
Military experience is equivalent to professional experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of 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 with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services
GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan
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
Professional development
Relocation assistance