Program Manager - Strategic Packaging

About the role

GE Aerospace is leading a business-wide transformation of its packaging portfolio in response to new regulations such as the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation and California SB 54. It is seeking a Program Manager for Strategic Packaging who can lead the global packaging transformation program end-to-end, ensuring packaging is compliant, safe, operationally efficient and cost-effective.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the global Strategic Packaging Program, defining scope, roadmap, milestones, dependencies and governance, and run steering forums
• Translate global regulatory requirements into a packaging transformation strategy and implementation plan
• Work with product and quality teams to develop compliant packaging designs and global standards, including materials, structures, recyclability criteria and test protocols
• Coordinate design, validation and rollout of packaging changes across manufacturing, MRO, spares distribution and logistics, and work with suppliers on trials and qualifications
• Drive continuous improvement: material reduction, cube and freight optimization, standardization of packaging families, more reusables and recyclable content, and lower landed cost
• Lead change management, assess impacts by product, site and role, and coordinate training and communication
• Define and track KPIs such as compliance status, material mix, recyclability, EPR and fee impacts, damage and quality metrics, and cost performance

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, Supply Chain or a related field; advanced degree or PMP/Prince2 a plus (or GED with 4+ years of packaging, product engineering, supply chain/logistics or operations experience)
• At least 5 years of experience in program/project management or transformation roles
• Demonstrated experience with packaging design and validation (materials, structural design, cushioning, testing) in a manufacturing or distribution environment
• Familiarity with packaging regulations, preferably EU PPWR, EPR schemes and/or US state-level rules
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional, multi-site or multi-region programs

Required skills

• Project tools such as MS Project/Smartsheet
• Data and analytics (Excel, SQL/BI a plus)
• Process mapping
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and vendor negotiation skills

What we offer

• Healthcare, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage, plus a Health Coach and Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement savings plan with company matching and contributions
• Tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, and paid time off
• Relocation assistance provided