Job Description SummaryThe IMS Program Lead is responsible for earned value management (EVM) scheduling compliance, reporting, analysis, and risk assessment activities supporting Edison Works programs. In this role you will collaborate with the Earned Value Management finance team, Engineering Control Account Managers (CAMs), and technical management. Additionally, you will be required to understand the clients, industry, and government market to support future contract proposals and replans.
You will support the Program Management Office (PMO) in developing and implementing best practices and standard work templates to enhance efficiencies in program execution across all EVM programs. The PMO is a new organization that will help support program execution across Edison Works and GE Aviation. The PMO includes functions, such as program security ops, business ops, and contract execution/fulfilment.Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Lead the EVM IMS team to create and maintain a compliant program integrated master schedule for Edison Works programs.
- Monitor changes to assigned government program control accounts and support engineering Cost Account Managers (CAMS) daily.
- Work directly with Engineering and Manufacturing Programs CAMS to execute recurring monthly status and variance analysis.
- Work directly with EVM Finance team to meet all EVM cost and schedule reporting requirements.
- Interface with government customers and regulators (DCMA) during audits and program reviews.
- Provide advice to program leadership and the Government around the DCMA 14pt Assessment, IPMDAR DID, DECM Metrics, Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA) and Joint Confidence Level (JCL).
- Process improvement through EVM scheduling digital tools, Open Plan and Acumen.
- Help develop and implement IMS best practices and processes to improve efficiency.
- Provide leadership for internal and purchased service IMS support.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited College or University.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in project/program management
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance
Desired Characteristics
- Program Management Professional (PMP) Certification
- Experience with Open Plan Scheduling tool or equivalent critical path management tools
- Experience with creating export files to EVM tools such as Cobra
- Proven experience leading broad cross-functional teams
- Analytical and energetic nature, driven desire for efficient process control
- Self-motivated and motivated to learn and teach
- Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects / initiatives
- 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
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity 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.
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their 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.
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 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 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: Yes
