Job Description Summary

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing and managing cross functional NPI based initiatives. Manages resources, schedules, budgets and toll gate processes for program and project execution. Interfaces with contractors, suppliers, customers and cross functional counterparts. Influences programs to meet customer requirements.
• Uses high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems in areas of operational, product management, manufacturing, or engineering support. Has ability to assess quality of information given and ask pertinent questions to stakeholders.
• Implement Lean across the function, including daily management metrics, review and problem solving cadence and agenda. Implement a Lean problem solving culture through the use of the problem solving process (PSPs).
• Provide coaching and mentorship to lead project integrators (LPIs) and other program managers, supporting the BMH business, following appropriate quality management systems and design guidance documents/processes. Leverage experienced team members to develop newer staff.
• Ensure effective communication, alignment and support for Lifecycle Programs and Projects across organizational functions (Electrical, Software, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Program Management Office (PMO), Quality, Supplier Management, etc.) and BMH global sites (Bangalore, Madison, China)
• Work with Product Management, Program Management and Lead System Designers to ensure clear prioritization of assigned tasks. 
• Align staff development opportunities with other program management groups across WHXR including application of standardized tools, common templates, best practices, technical training, process training, career development, project resourcing, etc.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in these areas such as Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain or a related degree.
• 10 years of experience managing programs in a highly regulated industry.
• 5 years of program management experience, leading product development efforts from concept to delivery for introduction into the global market.

Desired Qualifications

• Masters or PhD in these areas such as Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain or a related degree.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally, solve complex problems, interact with our customers
• Demonstrated project leadership and/or people management skills
• Proven mentoring and coaching abilities; demonstrated ability to motivate & inspire others
• Excellent communication, influencing skills and ability to gain buy-in for initiatives
• Understanding of LEAN, and Change Acceleration Process (CAP) and ability to apply the tools
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results while working on multiple projects simultaneously, balancing resources, timing and quality of outcomes
• Demonstrated experience driving continuous improvement for functional excellence in engineering.
• Demonstrated experience in driving execution rigor and functional excellence within an engineering organization.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems, product development framework, and working in a highly regulated environment.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results while leading multiple projects simultaneously, balancing resources, timing, and the quality of outcomes.
• Experience working in a global, matrixed organization.
• Demonstrated engineering knowledge, program management skills, and business planning processes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of FDA design control requirements.

Additional Information

While GE HealthCare does not currently require U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, some GE HealthCare customers have vaccination mandates that may apply to certain GE HealthCare employees.