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GE Aerospace Advanced Program Manager - GEA Programs in Rivalta di Torino, Italy
Job Description Summary
As Advanced Program Manager you will be responsible for managing a group of GEA Commercial Programs (Leap GE, CF6 80, CFM56, CF34).
You will possess comprehensive knowledge of financial and business concepts, contract/PO management, best practices, processes, and procedures.
You will collaborate across company functions to meet and exceed customer expectations while driving business profitability through operational excellence, leveraging lean principles and risk management strategies.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
Responsible for executing the Programs, ensuring milestones are met in terms of timing, financials, and quality, while utilizing all applicable project methodologies and standard work practices.
Achieve company economic, financial, and contractual targets within the allocated budget, including initiatives for margin expansion.
Manage all the relevant program KPIs, profitability metrics, invoicing processes, contract payment milestones.
Lead the cross-functional Program Team (ENG, GSC, QUA, etc.) across locations in Rivalta, Pomigliano, Brindisi, and Bielsko-Biała.
Establish and nurture long-lasting relationships with GEA Counterparts, enhancing satisfaction on current programs and identifying opportunities for new initiatives.
Conduct regular risk assessments and oversee the execution of mitigation activities to address key risks.
Accountable for Program Profitability initiatives by working closely with the involved teams to achieve assigned targets and sharing progress updates with OTR and Finance Senior Leadership.
Execute phase-and-gate methodology for NPI, driving and supervising cost-out initiatives.
Update, review, and maintain business plans; provide timely internal reporting in accordance with defined standards, and continually review processes to ensure overall efficiency.
Leverage the FLIGHT DECK approach in process management to maximize execution quality.
Support the Change Manager during the incorporation of new modifications, ensuring alignment with timelines, costs, and customer needs.
Support PCB preparation as needed across all company levels, including Senior Leadership.
Support all the phases of an offer according to company processes.
Qualifications/Requirements
STEM Master's Degree from an accredited university.
Solid experience in management of complex projects in a structured company.
Good risks management and problem-solving skills
Ability to lead across functional and customer/supplier teams, both on-site and remotely.
Strong communication skills with all levels of internal and external customer organizations, including top management.
Proven leadership skills and ability to effectively manage a matrix team/organization.
Demonstrated financial acumen and expertise in riskmanagement.
Fluent in written and spoken Italian and English.
Work Visa, in accordance with local regulation, is required.
Desired Characteristics
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Customer-oriented mindset.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
Knowledge of contract law and export license processes.
What we offer
Smart working and work life-balance
Avio Aero, when possible, promotes remote work and encourages a good, healthy and satisfying work-life balance. We value our employees’ wellbeing; hence we offer a variety of improvement programs aimed to preserve anyone’s psychological safety and daily needs.
Total Rewards
At Avio Aero, we understand the importance of Total Rewards. As a new joiner to Avio Aero we are pleased to offer the following welcome benefit plan:
Performance related bonuses and local bonus scheme.
Flexible benefits platform.
GE Aerospace share plan.
Life and injury insurance.
Private medical cover.
Employee assistant program.
Employee special awards (service and recognition).
Local special agreements and discounts.
English and languages training for you and one member of your family.
Technical, Leadership and development trainings.
Inclusion & Diversity
Avio Aero is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are strongly committed to maintain an inclusive and diverse environment. Every employment decision is taken regardless to national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, etc.
We are not all the same. Just be Yourself @AvioAero!
Additional Information
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.