Program Manager - Military Contract Performance (F110 Services)
Company Intro/About GE AerospaceGE Aerospace is a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. We advance aviation technology with a relentless focus on safety, quality, and innovation, helping our customers tackle their most complex challenges while defining the future of flight.
Site, Business, OR Functional Area OverviewThis role sits within Services Project Management / Contract Performance Management supporting F110 services programs for military customers. The position is based on-site at GE Aerospace facilities in Cincinnati (Evendale), OH, with additional work location options in Arkansas City, KS and Oklahoma City, OK (Tinker AFB area).
The Program Manager partners across services execution, finance, operations, engineering, supply chain, and commercial teams to ensure performance to contract obligations and to drive program business outcomes.
Role OverviewThe Military Contract Performance Manager for F110 Services is accountable for delivering performance to customer obligations while meeting revenue, profit, and cash expectations for assigned service programs. This role owns program budgets and operating plans, integrates and improves processes across the organization, and manages complex issues requiring strong operational judgment and business acumen.
Success in this role requires a deep understanding of customer culture, the ability to evaluate and reconcile incomplete or conflicting information, and the leadership skills to align cross-functional teams toward timely outcomes.
Key ResponsibilitiesContract and Financial PerformanceOwn contract performance for assigned F110 services programs, including execution to customer obligations and achievement of revenue, profit, and cash targets. Develop and manage budgets and operating plans, ensuring alignment to program commitments and business expectations. Monitor program performance and drive timely issue identification and resolution, maintaining transparency on risks and recovery actions.
Customer and Contract ManagementServe as the primary liaison with the customer on services program performance, priorities, and issue resolution. Lead or support proposal negotiation and contract administration for assigned proposals and contracts. Keep customers informed with clear status updates, actions, and expected timelines, strengthening trust and customer outcomes.
Operational Leadership and Problem SolvingLead cross-functional teams to develop creative, executable solutions within complex operational and product support processes. Coordinate with adjacent functions to remove barriers to performance and drive results (delivery, responsiveness, and contractual outcomes). Assess the quality of information received, challenge conflicting inputs, and use multiple internal and external sources to arrive at sound decisions.
Functional and Business LeadershipProvide professional and thought leadership within contract performance management for services programs. Influence policy and ensure execution within the area of responsibility, effectively linking with other parts of the organization to deliver outcomes.
Strategy and Continuous ImprovementInterpret internal and external business challenges and recommend best practices to improve products, processes, and services. Apply understanding of industry and customer trends to inform decision-making and contribute to services strategy and program planning.
Stakeholder Communication and Leadership EngagementLead functional teams and projects of moderate scope, complexity, and risk, ensuring disciplined execution and accountability. Present business and program solutions to senior customer and GE leadership (including Senior Executives and Vice Presidents). Communicate complex topics clearly, using negotiation and influence to align peers, external partners, vendors, and customers.
Required Qualifications- U.S. citizenship
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or operations from an accredited university or college
- Experience: At least 5 years of experience in customer or program management
- Work Location: Ability to work full time on-site at GE Aerospace facilities in Cincinnati, OH; Arkansas City, KS; or Oklahoma City, OK
- Travel: Ability to travel domestically up to 20%
At GE Aerospace, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity and empowers employees to thrive. This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents, or U.S. Citizens (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
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 InformationGE 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).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Skills Required
- U.S. citizenship or U.S. Person status (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) to access export-controlled information
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or operations
- At least 5 years of experience in customer or program management
- Ability to work full time on-site at GE Aerospace facilities in Cincinnati, OH; Arkansas City, KS; or Oklahoma City, OK
- Ability to travel domestically up to 20%
- Eligibility and authorization to access U.S. export-controlled information
- Successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable)
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage spans medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs, behavioral health support, and some on‑site healthcare options. Wellbeing programs emphasize physical, emotional, and social support and are often characterized as part of a top‑notch package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with company contributions, long‑term financial planning tools, and vesting provisions. Legacy pension benefits remain for eligible employees despite the plan being frozen.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time‑off offerings include paid vacation, holidays, sick time, personal days, and flexible work arrangements, with permissive PTO noted for some salaried roles. Family support includes generous parental leave and adoption assistance.
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