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GE Aerospace Sr. Change Management | NPI Leader in Loves Park, Illinois
Job Description Summary
Are you ready to see your future take flight? At GE Aerospace, we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. You’ll be part of a team that embraces your drive, your curiosity, and your unique ideas and perspectives. Most importantly, you’ll share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world!
The Source Change & NPI team is focused on executing the qualification of production rated hardware. Source Change/NPI Leaders are responsible for partnering with suppliers to project manage the development and delivery of a qualification plan that meets both business and customer outcomes. Through robust standard work, process and tools, Source Change/NPI Leaders will proactively manage risk and develop contingency and recovery plans, as needed.
This role is accountable to execute source change and NPI hardware that is on contract with a known supplier and have fully released GE Aerospace drawings. Success is measured on source change execution to milestone plan so that quality hardware and on time delivery is achieved. This role is project managing the successful transition of parts between suppliers as well as the ramp of NPI. The focus is on the "catching" or receiving supplier. Managing parts through the CEM (Change Execution Management) process to get the suppliers fully qualified and at rate.This role has a significant amount of cross functional collaboration.
This role is based out of Headquarters in Evendale, OH. Open to a remote opportunity.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
Accountable for overall Source Change Management as defined by established processes, policies and tools for an assigned portfolio of hardware, programs and/or supplier.
Where new product introduction is required, including design and/or configuration change, drive enterprise ownership and responsibility with applicable internal functions and suppliers to ensure milestone plans are developed and executed to achieve quality and delivery outcomes.
Responsible for the maintenance and communication of Source Change and/or NPI plan execution to partner pillars within the Supplier Performance & Execution, respective Commodity teams and customer program focal points. Inform the respective Commodity on progress and lessons learned to inform future strategy for supplier, part family, etc.
Receives source change priorities from commodity with respect to customer impact (delivery, quality, fleet impact, etc) from the Delivery Pillar highlighting systemic gaps to MRD and deploys action plans that leverage SP&E and enterprise resources to improve and sustain respective supplier sites.
Inform Materials & Planning and Commodity Buyers on source change status to ensure adequate overlap and/or readiness to achieve the quality and delivery performance required by our customers. Escalate and involve Commodity Buyers where commercial intervention is required for success.
Where applicable, act as the supplier representation to the IPT Product Line Leaders and programs teams. Through utilization of action plans, highlight gaps and escalate through defined channels to sufficiently problem solve and achieve on time delivery of part readiness and qualification.
Utilizes in-depth knowledge of sourcing procurement and shop operations to execute delivery outcomes according to Supplier contracts, GE policy & strategy. Uses technical experience and analytical thinking. Uses multiple internal and external sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. Will be asked to project manage small cross functional teams with low/medium risk and resource requirements. Explains information, developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field. Ability to influence outcomes across the enterprise at the peer level. Informal leadership required to project manage horizontal teams to drive outcomes for the customer and the business.
Uses some judgment and has the ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated, day-to-day problems. Has ability to prioritize information for data analysis. Uses technical experience and analytical thinking. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions
Travel may be up to 20%
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years' experience in change management, project management or supply chain related fields)
A minimum of 5 years' experience in change management, project management, or supply chain related fields
Desired Characteristics
Strong communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
Established project management skills.
Sourcing and | or supply chain experience
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
GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
The base pay range for this position is 116,000.00 - 154,000.00 The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on March 7th, 2026 .
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).
Additional Information
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: No
#LI-Remote - This is a remote position
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.