FLIGHT DECK Program Manager

Job Description SummaryThe FLIGHT DECK Program Manager plans, builds, and executes development programs for leaders, including Plant Leaders, Front-Line Leaders, and related roles. This role translates FLIGHT DECK expectations into practical skills through multi-modal programs and community forums, partnering with the FLIGHT DECK Development Programs Leader, Learning Designers, Coordinators, and business stakeholders. The Program Manager owns end-to-end delivery, measurement, and continuous improvement to drive outcomes tied to Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
This position will require up to 50% travel.Job DescriptionRoles and Responsibilities:

• Lead the FLIGHT DECK Foundations program, inclusive of program management and continuous improvement to drive quality and scale
• Own the end-to-end lifecycle for people-leader programs (manufacturing-focused), including planning, design, pilot, deployment, sustainment, and continuous improvement
• Translate FLIGHT DECK expectations into clear capabilities, learning objectives, practice, and assessments for Plant Leaders and Front-Line Leaders
• Build multi-modal solutions (asynchronous modules, virtual/in-person workshops, practice-based activities, coaching/mentoring enablement)
• Run operating cadences for assigned programs: intake and prioritization, roadmaps, calendars, capacity planning, risk/issue management, and release management
• Partner with Learning Designers to create scalable content and performance support; prepare facilitator guides and enablement materials
• Coordinate logistics with the FLIGHT DECK Coordinator (scheduling, rosters, platforms/rooms, materials, vendor coordination), ensuring readiness and quality
• Lead stakeholder engagement with site leaders, HR/talent, and SMEs; gather requirements, align outcomes, and manage expectations
• Drive adoption and engagement via change management and communications; curate community sessions and forums for people leaders as assigned
• Define and track leading/lagging indicators (adoption, proficiency, application on the job, role-specific outcomes); analyze results and implement improvements
• Ensure program compliance, data integrity, and accessibility; manage budgetary considerations and vendor/platform relationships as needed

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in program management, capability building, or learning/development within complex organizations; experience with leadership/people-leader audiences preferred)
• At least an additional 5 years’ experience in program management, capability building, or learning/development within complex organizations; experience with leadership/people-leader audiences preferred

Desired Characteristics

• Experience supporting plant and front-line leader development in manufacturing environments
• Skill in building communities of practice and peer-learning experiences for people leaders
• Demonstrated success deploying multi-modal development programs at scale (virtual and in-person) with measurable outcomes
• Strong program management skills: roadmap ownership, capacity planning, budgeting, risk/issue management, and stakeholder communication
• Ability to influence across a matrixed environment and partner effectively with plant leaders, HR/talent, and functional stakeholders
• Data-driven mindset with experience defining metrics, analyzing effectiveness, and iterating programs based on insights
• Lean manufacturing background preferred; familiarity translating FLIGHT DECK/lean expectations into applied leader skills and coaching practices
• 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

The base pay range for this position is $ $142,000 - $200,000. 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 June 19, 2026.

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.

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