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What they do
A Technical Project Manager manages technical aspects of a technical project plan for a company. Manages hardware and software installation and upgrades while maintaining internal and external sites. Identifies project requirements, develops and manages project budgets and schedules, leads project teams, and manages communications with project stakeholders, including company management and clients.
$123,929 / year median in the U.S.
-8% projected decline
Job Description
- Job Description Summary
- Responsible for wing-to-wing execution of technical projects to deliver high quality outcomes to internal and/or external customers. This includes gathering and documenting requirements, building functional and technical specifications and overseeing build/test/deploy milestones to drive project delivery.
- Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities:
- This role supports the digital vision to modernize contract processes within Defense & Systems, specifically the implementation of a third-party SaaS Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) solution that will replace fragmented tools and improve operational efficiency, compliance, and collaboration.
Project Management:
- Be part of transforming the future of Contract Management for Defense & Systems.
Operational Support:
- You will support ongoing operations and enhancements within the current application, Salesforce.
Visibility:
- Throughout, you will gain continuous exposure to senior leaders across the D&S DT team and the Contracts & Government Property organization, contributing to reliable system uptime and the delivery of modernized applications that support business growth and sustainability.
Minimum Qualifications:
- + Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college with a minimum of 2 years of professional experience, OR an associate's degree with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience, OR a High School Diploma with a minimum of 7 years of professional experience.
Desired Characteristics:
Domain & Technical Experience:
+ Familiarity with Salesforce administration or configuration, including writing user stories and partnering with administrators to deliver new functionality. + Experience working in an Agile delivery model. + Exposure to CLM or contract-management platforms is a plus. + Experience in a regulated or government-contracting environment (for example FAR, DFARS, CMMC, or ITAR) is a nice-to-have, not a requirement. + Able to make basic technology choices, analyze the impact of those choices, and stay current on relevant technology trends.Delivery & Project Management:
+ Helps define the execution plan and approach based on project scope, expected timeline, and available budget and resources. + Follows established project management processes and practices, and looks for opportunities to simplify and improve them. + Helps manage project risks, scope changes, and other non-standard events across the life of the project. + Supports coordination with external vendors as needed. + Helps verify the quality of deliverables against stakeholder expectations, tracks outcomes against commitments, and captures lessons learned.Collaboration & Stakeholder Management:
+ Collaborates with business, functional, and technology partners to specify requirements. + Supports the execution team by helping resolve roadblocks and interdependencies with teams inside and outside the project. + Manages stakeholder communication and progress reporting, presenting clear rationale for issues and decisions. + Works effectively with global teams, including time-zone flexibility. + Shares knowledge and credit, building trust, credibility, and goodwill.Personal Effectiveness:
+ Takes ownership of tasks and proactively identifies and removes obstacles for the team. + Breaks down problems, documents clear problem statements, and estimates effort. + Strong oral and written communication skills. + Strong interpersonal, team-building, and problem-solving skills.Notes:
- The base pay range for this position is $95,000 to $150,000 annually.
- Additional Information
- GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
Relocation Assistance Provided:
- Yes \#LI-Remote - This is a remote positionGE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Professional Development
- 401(k) Plans