Program Operations & Cost Account Manager

Job Description Summary
Job Description
Business Overview
GE Aerospace’s Defense Engines & Services organization is the provider of choice for combat and trainer engines, rotorcraft and turboprop engines, mobility engines (tankers/transport), and marine gas turbines for the U.S. Armed Forces and its allies. Our team is responsible for design, manufacturing, and assembly of the engines on which the military depends, along with a vast array of services and support to approximately 30,000 engines in the field.
Role Overview
The Program Operations & Cost Account Manager (CAM) will lead execution across multiple F110 production and derivative programs by integrating operational performance with cost, schedule, and scope ownership. This role is responsible for driving predictable business results through strong cross-functional coordination, disciplined planning, and proactive management of program execution.
Roles and Responsibilities
Lead operations execution across multiple programs or assigned work scopes to meet business and customer commitments
Serve as the CAM for one or more control accounts, with ownership of cost, schedule, and scope performance
Develop and maintain budgets, forecasts, resource plans, and estimates to complete
Track actual performance versus plan and provide clear variance analysis and recommended corrective actions
Align work scope and execution plans with program milestones, integrated schedules, and operational priorities
Partner across Operations, Engineering, Finance, Sourcing, Manufacturing, and Quality to resolve issues and improve execution
Drive operating rhythms and performance reviews focused on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC)
Identify risks and opportunities affecting delivery, cost, and execution, and lead mitigation or recovery planning
Prepare leadership updates, program reviews, and status communications
Support compliance, audit, and governance requirements associated with program controls and business operations
Promote continuous improvement in planning, execution, visibility, and accountability
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or Business field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Operations, Engineering, Program Management, Project Management, Finance, and/or Supply Chain
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. Citizenship. Preference will be given to candidates who currently hold US Government Security Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Active Secret U.S. government security clearance
Experience in a cost account management, program controls, or a similar role
Familiarity with earned value management (EVM), schedule performance, and cost variance analysis
Experience in an aerospace, industrial, or manufacturing environment
Ability to connect operational execution with financial performance and business outcomes
Strong Excel, ERP, and reporting system skills
Demonstrated ability to influence, drive accountability, and lead recovery actions across teams
Experience supporting multiple programs, product lines, or complex work scopes simultaneously
Experience with planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking
Demonstrated ability to lead in a cross-functional, matrixed environment
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
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