FLIGHT DECK Leader - Software & Sustainability

Role Description

The FLIGHT DECK Leader for Software & Sustainability is accountable for designing, coaching, and sustaining the FLIGHT DECK operating system across the Software & Sustainability organization. Reporting to the CEO, Software & Sustainability, this role focuses on building a robust lean operating model, accelerating FLIGHT DECK activation, and enabling strategic priorities through leadership, transformation, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

This is a high visibility leadership role focused on transformation, coaching, and operating system design for the Software & Sustainability organization. The FLIGHT DECK Leader leads the design and evolution of the operating system using FLIGHT DECK, coaches senior leaders and teams on FLIGHT DECK Fundamentals and FUEL coaching principles, and orchestrates core operating cadences and forums such as Daily Management, Weekly and Monthly Operating Reviews, and Hoshin Kanri reviews to drive problem solving and SQDC outcomes.

Candidates must be able to work U.S. Eastern Time business hours. This position will require up to 25% travel, including frequent travel to Cincinnati, OH; Boston, MA; and Austin, TX.

Key Responsibilities

• FLIGHT DECK Leadership:
  • Design, implement, and sustain Standard Work for leaders and teams in Software & Sustainability.
  • Drive quality control of FLIGHT DECK fundamentals through continuous improvement in operating cadences.
  • Establish and coach Daily & Visual Management routines that connect daily work to business KPIs.
  • Support design and execution of Value Stream Management for critical Software & Sustainability flows.
• Strategy Deployment & Operating Cadences:
  • Partner with the CEO to translate strategy and Hoshin Kanri priorities into a clear operating calendar.
  • Lead and coach operating cadences across the business.
  • Coordinate Monthly Operating Reviews and related forums.
  • Build and maintain Action Planning standards that link KPIs to countermeasures.
  • Enable structured Problem Solving by coaching KPI owners.
  • Support leaders in developing and applying Leader Standard Work and layered audits.
• Workplace Organization & Flow/Pull:
  • Promote 5S and visual workplace practices in physical and digital environments.
  • Support Flow/Pull thinking in key processes.
• Culture, Behaviors, and Communication:
  • Act as a FLIGHT DECK Leader in MOR and other cadences.
  • Serve as a central communication link for FLIGHT DECK in Software & Sustainability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience leading and applying lean, FLIGHT DECK, or similar operating systems.

Requirements

• Significant experience in operations, product management, software or digital, sustainability programs, or related functional areas.
• Experience in GE Aerospace or a comparable industrial or technology environment.
• Demonstrated skills in KPI management, bowler design, and problem-solving facilitation.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills.
• Familiarity with sustainability, software, digital products and related business models.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace.
• Employee Assistance Program providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
• Retirement benefits including the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan and 401(k) savings plan.
• Tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.