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Senior Business Operations Manager

General Electric

Evendale, OH · Posted October 23, 2026

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Job Description Summary The Senior Program Operations Manager is responsible for data collection and analysis to support program management business decisions and program deliverables. This person will collaborate with the Earned Value Management (EVM) scheduling and finance teams, Engineering Control Account Managers (CAMs), Product Operations, Contracts, Finance and Program Management. You will support the Program Management Office (PMO) in developing and implementing best practices and standard work to enhance efficiencies in program operations across all programs. Additionally, you will be required to understand the clients, industry, and government market to support future contract proposals.

Job Description

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement

Run and continuously improve team operating rhythms, management of key performance indicators, and documentation of processes.

Lead transformation efforts to eliminate waste, improve transparency, establish standard work, and enhance team value to the business.

Develop and implement business operations best practices and processes to improve efficiency.

Structured Problem Solving and Risk Management

Facilitate action planning and structured problem solving in accordance with FLIGHT DECK principles.

Assist the Program Manager in identifying areas of risk and opportunities, tracking critical program risks, and ensuring timely communication of financial risk exposure through termination liability analysis.

Program and Financial Management

Create and maintain annual Operating Plans and quarterly forecasts for internal and external customers.

Manage weekly updates of actuals vs forecast through collaboration with Control Account Managers (CAMs) to get their inputs.

CAM for Program Management budget and execute Program Work Authorizations based on formal government contract modifications.

Execute Earned Value Management (EVM) processes and rhythms, including preparation of program management metrics such as cost and schedule data for Monthly Program Reviews (MPRs).

Execute Program Work Authorizations based on formal government contract modifications.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work directly with finance, manufacturing, scheduling, program management, and engineering teams to meet customer requests, monthly deadlines, and reporting requirements.

Use good judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks across different teams and functions.

Standard Work and Metrics

Define Standard Work for program financials at internal program reviews and associated customer briefings.

Prepare program management metrics, including cost and schedule data, for Monthly Program Reviews (MPRs).

Required Qualifications

Bachelors Degree from an accredited university + Minimum of 5 years of Creating and maintain annual Operating Plans and quarterly forecasts for internal and external customers.

U.S. Citizen and capability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance

Desired Characteristics

Proven experience supporting executive level meetings and strategy reviews

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills and proven experience supporting broad cross-functional teams

Experience with earned value management (EVM)

Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to effectively present analytical data to both internal and external customers

Analytical and energetic nature, driven desire for efficient process control

Demonstrated ability to analyze and find creative solutions to address complex problems

Demonstrated lean and continuous improvement

Ability to document, plan and execute programs

Established project management skills and demonstrated ability to lead projects

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

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 . 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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes