Job Description Summary

At Avio Aero, a GE Aerospace company, we invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. We are a world-leading provider specializing in the design, production, and maintenance of components and propulsion systems for both civil and military aviation. Respect for people is core to our culture and commitment to FLIGHT DECK, our proprietary lean operating model. We attract, develop, and retain industry-leading talent from all backgrounds and cultivate communities where people are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential. For the people of GE Aerospace, their work isn't just a job. It's their passion and purpose. We work and win as one team, accountable to each other and our customers, and we are always finding a better way to climb higher together. We were meant to fly.

As IT Technical Product Manager – Smart Factory you will be responsible to manage digital platforms and lead projects in the Smart Factory area aimed to improve the current shop floor landscape, introducing elements of modernization and standardization, and defining innovative digital solutions that fulfil unique requirements and regulations of military programs.
You will ensure alignment with civil program platforms, leveraging shared blueprints, infrastructures, and vendors to maximize efficiency.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Own the whole Digital application lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment, adoption, and maintenance

• Manage project schedule, risks, costs, and any non-standard events ensuring successful delivery and measurable customer impact through KPIs

• Act as a link between Business functions, IT, external stakeholders maintaining clear communication with end-users and management

• Contribute to the Digital operations to ensure business continuity, efficiency, and ongoing improvement

• Proactively explore alternate technologies and make informed choices based on experience and impact analysis

• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver digital solutions that meet military program requirements while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations

• Ensure compliance to GE standards and practices, driving IT operational excellence

• Partner with Business Leaders and Users to identify needs, improve business processes and deliver effective digital solutions

• Ensure alignment with the broader GE Aerospace within DT Function

• Strongly interact and collaborate within Digital Technology teams in all Sites

• Develop key Business process knowledge to support Supply Chain operations

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline

• Good knowledge of Supply Chain and Manufacturing processes

• Ability to exploit Industry 4.0, Additive and new technologies to improve internal productivity, innovate the Shops and analyze data collected from machines to develop predictive algorithms and to provide valuable insights to the business

• Knowledge on Internet of Things/Connectivity Infrastructure (IIoT communication protocols, IoT platforms)

• Problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams

• Team-oriented attitude and inclusiveness.

• Ability to work in ambiguity and deliver solutions with clear assumptions

• Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into technical solutions and drive adoption across diverse teams

• Fluent in Italian and English (spoken and written)

• Work Visa, in accordance with local regulation, is required

 

Desired Characteristics

• Previous experience in similar role

• Knowledge of Additive Manufacturing digital processes

• Basic knowledge of key Automation skills (CAD/CAM, CNC, PLC, Industrial Fieldbus protocols)

• Good customer-oriented approach with a focus on quality and cost.

• Competencies in Agile and Scrum methodologies.

• Ability to use Lean and 6 sigma tools and drive change

• Good analytical and problem resolution skills

• Motivated to grow, proactive and able to set own action plans

What we offer

Smart working and work life-balance

Avio Aero, when possible, promotes hybrid work and encourages a good, healthy and satisfying work-life balance. We value our employees’ wellbeing; hence we offer a variety of improvement programs aimed to preserve anyone’s psychological safety and daily needs.

Total Rewards

At Avio Aero, we understand the importance of Total Rewards. As a new joiner to Avio Aero we are pleased to offer the following welcome benefit plan:

• Performance related bonuses and local bonus scheme

• Flexible benefits platform

• Life and injury insurance

• Private medical coverage  

• Employee assistant program

• Employee special awards (service and recognition)   

• Local special agreements and discounts

• English and languages training for you and one member of your family

• Technical, Leadership and development trainings

Inclusion & Diversity

Avio Aero is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are strongly committed to maintain an inclusive and diverse environment. Every employment decision is taken regardless to national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, etc.

We are not all the same. Just be Yourself @AvioAero!

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