About the role
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. Job Description 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 Man a gement
Placement offers diverse roles within the function, with responsibilities tailored to the specific needs of different teams. While all roles focus on program management, customer support, and operational efficiency, tasks will vary based on team priorities and projects.
Responsibilities may include
- Coordinating customer requests such as RFQs and purchase orders, ensuring deadlines are met through collaboration with supply chain and engineering teams, preparing customer order books,
- facilitating
- client calls, and ensuring high satisfaction and
- timely
- delivery.
- 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 analysing operational data to create performance metrics that drive team focus on strategic priorities.
- Cross-functional collaboration is a key aspect of the role, working closely with Operations, Sourcing, Engineering, and Quality teams to meet customer and business
- objectives . Some teams may focus on facilities and maintenance, including asset reviews, day-to-day operations, contractor control, and long-term projects to support stakeholders.
We have opportunities within
Field Services
(Dowty)
- managing
internal metrics, financials, materials, pricing models, and
logistics , with broad exposure to satellite sites and international field locations. The role involves tracking KPIs (such as turnaround times, schedule adherence, utilisation, and cost performance),
maintaining
dashboards and reports, and supporting root cause analysis of performance issues. You will
assist
with financial tracking (revenue, costs, margins), support pricing model updates, help manage materials data, and contribute to cost analysis for continuous improvement. On the operational side, you will coordinate
logistics
information, support planning for field
activities, and
maintain
documentation so stakeholders stay informed. The role requires close collaboration with Programmes, Finance, Operations, and Logistics, including supporting cross-functional reviews and small improvement projects in reporting, data quality, and process flow. The placement offers end-to-end exposure to field service operations, practical experience in metrics, financial and
logistics
coordination, and development of professional communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
Facilitates & Maintenance Projects
(Caledonian) - learning maintenance management and continuous improvement in a business operations environment, covering preventive and reactive maintenance, preventive maintenance planning, compliance, sustainability projects, and environmental monitoring and gap analysis. Monitoring performance metrics,
identifying
improvement opportunities and developing project management skills through small- to medium-scale projects. The role requires adapting to different people and environments daily, understanding departmental challenges to set maintenance priorities, communicating with various
stakeholders
and responding to critical needs, and learning from experienced staff to improve existing processes and work-scopes. Also working with suppliers and contractors during preventive maintenance to ensure high safety standards, gain exposure to shift supervision and maintenance management, and collaborate with internal and external resources on sustainment and environmental improvement projects.
Military Platforms
(Cheltenham) - broad range of program management, customer support, order management, and cross-functional business improvement activities within a military-focused organisation. The role is designed to give the intern practical experience in managing internal special projects, supporting customer engagement, and becoming familiar with program management practices, procedures, internal systems, and standard work. The placement will work closely with stakeholders, customers, and colleagues across multiple functions, while contributing to business-focused projects, driving actions to closure, presenting findings and recommendations, and developing communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
BizJet
Portfolio
(Cheltenham) - you will gain exposure to the complete program and product lifecycle, from new product introduction through to repair and overhaul services. The programs team you will join is a dynamic and growing portfolio, offering a strong opportunity to contribute to
day ‑ to ‑ day
program activities and develop core program management skills. Key activities include reviewing customer purchase orders and supporting the Program Team in managing the product orderbook, ensuring alignment between customer portals and internal order management systems. You will support sales and operational review meetings through orderbook management and engagement with key stakeholders involved in demand changes. You will help with obsolescence management by developing regular reviews with key functions,
monitoring
stock
run ‑ out
dates, and improving communication with other programs where obsolescence risk is shared. You will act as a “voice of the customer ”,
supporting communication between internal teams and the customer, engaging with customers to help secure invoice payment in support of cash targets, and helping to organise and support program review meetings with customers.
OE Value Stream Programs
(Dowty)
- focuses
on planning, coordinating, and delivering manufactured spare
parts to
ensure reliable aftermarket support. The role owns the integrated production and delivery plan for defined part families, aligning production and materials with customer demand and business priorities, and applying a structured operating model to meet Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost
objectives . Working
cross ‑ functionally
with materials planning, manufacturing, quality, sourcing,
logistics , and
customer ‑ facing
teams, the role manages production schedules, monitors
performance, addresses risks and issues, and keeps customers informed through clear, proactive communication on delivery status, changes, and recovery plans. It combines operational planning,
data ‑ driven
performance management, and customer relationship management to improve delivery reliability and overall supply chain effectiveness.
Programme Management Office
(Cheltenham)
- supporting the successful delivery of complex projects from early bid and concept stages through to closure. The PMO Project Controller
is responsible for
managing budgets and schedules using standardised tools,
maintaining
integrated project plans, and providing analysis to
identify
and mitigate cost and schedule risks. The role serves as a key point of contact for project management tools and practices, coaching project and technical leaders and performing earned value analysis to support informed decision-making. It also supports structured change and risk management processes, including preparing change documentation,
participating
in risk and opportunity reviews, and ensuring d