The Senior FLIGHT DECK Leader plays a pivotal role in transforming ERAC’s results through the application of project management and lean fundamentals in a transactional environment. The Senior FLIGHT DECK Leader is a business partner to the functional leaders to support and empower teams to deliver results through Lean principles, project management discipline, and a culture of continuous improvement.Job DescriptionKey Responsibilities
Reporting to the Leader of Strategy and Execution, the Senior FLIGHT DECK Leader partners with business leaders to:
- Serve as a strategic partner to support functional and cross-functional teams to translate business goals into actionable initiatives with measurable impact and business outcomes.
- Facilitate the development and execution of strategic initiatives using Lean and project management methodologies.
- Develop leaders and teams as FLIGHT DECK coaches and FLIGHT DECK practitioners
- Design and deliver training programs to develop internal expertise and produce promote development of FLIGHT DECK coaches and practioners across the organization.
- Promote a mindset of experimentation, learning, and continuous improvement.
- Model Lean leadership behaviors and embed Lean thinking into daily operations.
- Maintain expertise in Lean practices through internal and external engagement with thought leaders, conferences, and professional networks.
Required Qualifications- 10+ years of experience leading complex projects and transforming business performance through Lean and project management.
- Proven Lean practitioner with expertise in: Daily Visual Management, Structured Problem Solving, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Transactional Process Improvement.
- Demonstrated success in large, matrixed organizations—able to navigate across geographies, cultures, and stakeholder groups.
- Strong project management skills with a track record of delivering results on time and within scope.
- Effective change agent with the ability to gain buy-in, demonstrate impact, and drive cultural transformation.
- Highly collaborative, with the ability to influence and align diverse teams.
- Critical thinker who can lead through ambiguity and competing priorities.
Preferred Characteristics- Experience leading through complex change and challenging environments with resilience and strong followership.
- Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to execution.
- Skilled at coaching leaders and building Lean capability across all levels.
- Background in financial services or insurance or transactional environments.
- Experience designing or building business systems for global enterprises.
- Strong time and project management discipline.
- Proven ability to quickly bring structure, clarity, and momentum to teams and initiatives.
Additional Job Description
Additional Information
Compensation Grade
SPB2
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunities 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.
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
