Software Program Manager
- Employer
- GE Aviation
- Location
- Rugby
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- 15 Jun 2021
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- Clearance Level
- SC, None / Undisclosed
- Sector
- Aerospace
- Job Type
- Permanent
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Job Description Summary Our Software Development team is looking for a program manager to plan, organize and monitor a range of short and long-term software development programs that utilise both embedded real-time software and PC based software technologies. Our programs touch industries such as marine, metals and oil & gas; and involve multidisciplinary teams across Europe and India
Job Description Most important responsibilities/tasks
In this role you will have the opportunity to:
Essential requirements
GE's Power Conversion business applies the science and systems of power conversion to help drive the electric transformation of the world's energy infrastructure.
We recognise the value of having wide range of perspectives in decision-making; and we foster an environment where everyone feels that they belong, that their contribution matters and they are able to perform to their full potential, no matter their background, identity or circumstances.
We also understand that not everyone has the same expectations about their jobs, careers and work-life balance, therefore we are happy to discuss flexibility requirements.
We are Power Conversion . ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmZNPTKZZek&t=2s )
Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Job Description Most important responsibilities/tasks
In this role you will have the opportunity to:
- Utilise proven methodologies in Program Management, such as earned value management, to plan, manage and report on Software Development Projects.
- Ensure that Software Development Projects are launched on time, on budget and within specification with the required level of quality.
- Create and maintain detailed project plans, holding the responsible parties accountable to deadlines, maintaining risk logs, leading project meetings, and providing regular and timely updates to key stakeholders.
- Liaise with other stakeholders for everything related to the execution of the software development projects.
- Coordinate with other functions including Quality, Supply Chain, Finance and Marketing to identify and mitigate risks related to assigned projects.
Essential requirements
- Bachelor's degree and extensive program management experience of complex software development projects.
- Experience of combining Agile software development processes with formal planning methods to address both software task management and formal milestone tracking / resource loading.
- Experience with project planning software such as MS Project, or similar, is required.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, including experience presenting to executive level stakeholders. Ability to interact effectively with different business departments and team members.
- Ability to manage ambiguity and drive results. Desire to make an impact & to continuously find ways to maximise the team's operational efficiency.
- Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- The successful candidate needs to be able to attain security clearance to work on Naval projects.
- Formal qualifications in Program Management (PMP, or similar).
- Experience of managing both embedded real-time and PC based software development projects.
- Experience from working in Engineering/Technical companies similar to our own.
- Knowledge of IEC 62443 & other cyber security standards.
GE's Power Conversion business applies the science and systems of power conversion to help drive the electric transformation of the world's energy infrastructure.
We recognise the value of having wide range of perspectives in decision-making; and we foster an environment where everyone feels that they belong, that their contribution matters and they are able to perform to their full potential, no matter their background, identity or circumstances.
We also understand that not everyone has the same expectations about their jobs, careers and work-life balance, therefore we are happy to discuss flexibility requirements.
We are Power Conversion . ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmZNPTKZZek&t=2s )
Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
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