Edison Works Transformation - ERP Implementation Manufacturing Leader

Job Description Summary

The Edison Works Transformation team is focused on contemporizing today's business processes with sustainable digital solutions, thus enabling strategic process transformation. This organization is responsible for partnering with our Digital Technology (DT) organization to drive internal transformation of the GE Edison Works. The SAP Implementation Functional Project Leader will drive end-to-end implementation and deployment of SAP solutions across our Plant to Produce (PTP) and Inventory to Deliver (ITD) value streams in support of component manufacturing, repair and lab activity.

The role will engage with program management, engineering, government business systems, planning, purchasing, finance and partner with DT as well as other strategic transformation pillars to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost. There is moderate autonomy within the role. High levels of operational judgment are required to achieve outcomes required.

• Coordinate and influence strategy development for the Edison Works Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementation in the areas of manufacturing execution and MOM (Solumina) integrations, including requirements definition, business process blueprinting, standardization of processes and policy formulation.
• Use business process experience and expertise to support recommendations on plan-to-produce and inventory-to-deliver activities related to piece part manufacturing, end‑assembly processes and material management.
• Use multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own function to arrive at decisions, engaging consulting and system integrator resources to maximize business impact.
• Apply lean process‑improvement methodologies, expertise, and judgement to creatively address complicated and/or interdependent processes, develop execution plans and communicate benefits and risk.
• Collaborate with the DT organization to document, prioritise, develop, test and accept solutions, supporting the implementation with the user community.
• Manage project‑management related processes and support tools for ERP development.
• Interpret internal and external business challenges and recommend best practices to improve products, processes or services, utilising understanding of industry standards to apply a fit‑to‑standard solution.
• Present business or technical discipline solutions to leaders, communicating complex messages and negotiating internally to adopt alternative viewpoints, acting as an organisational change agent to drive awareness, knowledge and enthusiasm for ERP transformation.

• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college plus a minimum of 5 years’ experience in Manufacturing and Inventory Management operations.
• At least 6 years of experience in technology implementation and program management.

• Master’s degree.
• Experience with the use and/or implementation of SAP Enterprise Resource Planning systems.
• Experience with iBASEt Solumina systems.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to work cross‑functionally.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse and resolve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programmes / projects.
• Established project‑management skills.
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn.
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candour, contributes constructively.
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritises work, committed.
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision‑maker, collaborative.
• Problem solver: analytical‑minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker.
• At least 6 years of experience in technology implementation and program management.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programmes to support your health and, along with programmes like Health Ahead, your physical, emotional, financial and social well‑being. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace;…