Software Project Lead

GE (NYSE: GE) is the world’s Digital Industrial Company, transforming industry with software-defined machines and solutions that are connected, responsive and predictive. GE is organized around a global exchange of knowledge, the "GE Store," through which each business shares and accesses the same technology, markets, structure and intellect. Each invention further fuels innovation and application across our industrial sectors. With people, services, technology and scale, GE delivers better outc

The Software Project Lead is responsible for leading a medium/small cross-disciplined product release cycle through program planning and execution of the development of a new product. S/he works with the Technical Program Management teams to ensure that the necessary skills and resources are effectively applied and delivering to plan. S/he leads across the team to continuously integrate for predictable execution and teamwork ensuring key milestones are met on time and on budget..

• Ensures that the product development process abides by all defined cross-disciplined standards, meets the intent and letter of Phased Review Discipline and all compliance and regulatory needs of the applicable markets
• Leads the cross-disciplined Program Core Team to establish an integrated plan for resources and materials to deliver the new product program per the Product Program team commitment
• Identifies early and solves complex and ambiguous cross-functional integration problems leading the team to deliver per Program team commitments, including (but not limited to) completing functional goals, execution adjustments/iterations, process confusion, and cross-functional teamwork.
• Works within Program Management to ensure effective and efficient communication and execution for the duration of the cross-disciplined program team
• Works with the system, subsystem/platform, supply chain, service, QA, RA, Research project leaders to deliver quality products on time, within budget and with the necessary features/functionality
• Works with the functional engineering leadership team to grow project leadership skills within the Team

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or in “STEM” Majors (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
• Minimum 5 years of more progressive responsibility and experience as an engineer or scientist
• Minimum 4 years experience in project leadership within a manufacturing, development or research environment, including previous leadership of a global and/or virtual teamEligibility Requirements:
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. GE may agree to sponsor an individual for an employment visa now or in the future if there is a shortage of individuals with particular skills
• Must be willing to travel (infrequent)
• Must be willing to work out of an office located in Barrington, IL.

Desired Characteristics:

• Technical Expertise:
• Problem Decomposition
• Estimation
• Requirements Management
• Methods/PracticesLeadership:
• Influence/ Accountability
• Execution
• CollaborationPersonal Attributes:
• Passion/ Perseverance
• Analytical/Critical Thinking#DTR