GE Aerospace Programme Management - 12 Month Placement

Job Description Summary

In the 12-month Programme Management Placement, the successful candidate will join our Customer Programmes team which supports civil and military customers of our propeller systems for airborne and amphibious applications.

About GE Aerospace

Are you ready to see your future take flight? At GE Aerospace, we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. You'll be part of a team that embraces your drive, your curiosity, and your unique ideas and perspectives. Most importantly, you'll share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world!

Roles and Responsibilities

In the 12-month Programme Management Placement, you will have diverse roles within the function, with responsibilities tailored to the specific needs of different teams. Responsibilities may include:

• Coordinating customer requests such as RFQs and purchase orders, ensuring deadlines are met through collaboration with supply chain and engineering teams, and preparing customer order books.
• Support Program Management Reviews (PMRs) by managing calendars, preparing agendas, and tracking actions.
• Leading process improvement projects to enhance operational efficiency, implementing Lean principles, and analyzing operational data to create performance metrics that drive team focus on strategic priorities.
• Cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Sourcing, Engineering, and Quality teams to meet customer and business objectives.

Opportunities Within

• Field Services (Dowty) - Managing internal metrics, financials, materials, pricing models, and logistics, with exposure to satellite sites and international field locations.
• Facilities & Maintenance Projects (Caledonian) - Learning maintenance management and continuous improvement in a business operations environment, covering preventive and reactive maintenance.
• Military Platforms (Cheltenham) - Broad range of program management, customer support, order management, and cross-functional business improvement activities within a military-focused organization.
• BizJet Portfolio (Cheltenham) - Gain exposure to the complete program and product lifecycle, from new product introduction through to repair and overhaul services.
• OE Value Stream Programs (Dowty) - Focused on planning, coordinating, and delivering manufactured spare parts to ensure reliable aftermarket support.
• Programme Management Office (Cheltenham) - Supporting the successful delivery of complex projects from early bid and concept stages through to closure.
• Programme Management (Cheltenham) - Offers a strong development opportunity in program management best practices by applying daily management and lean principles across all workstreams.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Currently studying a Business Administration/ Project Management/ Finance/ Data/ Engineering or Program Management related Bachelor’s or integrated Master’s degree.
• On course to achieve a 2:1 degree or above.
• To be in your penultimate year of study and returning to education post placement.

Desired Characteristics

• Able to roll up your sleeves and get involved in projects.
• Organised & able to work towards deadlines.
• Inspired and curious to learn.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to take ownership for projects.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Able to work as part of a team.

Total Reward

At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice, and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible. As a new joiner to GE, we offer you:

• Non-contributory Pension
• Life Assurance
• Group income protection
• Private medical cover
• Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible options to buy or sell

Recruitment Process

As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to submit an initial CV application. After this, the stages include a video interview, testing and MS Teams online interview. Our recruitment team will be in touch with you at every stage to keep you updated and understand what is next in the process.

Please note our applications will close on Saturday 31st October but may close earlier depending on application volumes. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Please only submit one application. If you submit multiple applications, we will progress the most suitable one. If in the future you are deemed to be suitable for other opportunities, we will automatically consider you for these too.

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security.

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under UK immigration rules, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced, and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available. Further, sponsorship is not available for our Early Careers opportunities. Our placement roles are a pipeline for our graduate roles so you would need the permanent right to work to be eligible.

Join us and help move the aerospace industry forward.