Job Description Summary

IT Site Leader for GE Aerospace's Manufacturing site at Rutland, VT. Responsible for managing information technology for the site, including all IT infrastructure & software applications necessary for shop operations. As the Site IT leader, you will be responsible for performance & availability of IT infrastructure & applications as well as partner with the business enabling process transformation and strategy.

Job Description

In this role, you will:

• Set IT strategy & roadmap to drive digital improvements across the site.
• Perform as part of the Shop leadership team representing information technology.
• Partner with the business to participate in lean/ process improvement initiatives & enable business transformation leveraging digital tools.
• Lead in the evaluation / implementation/ modification of various software solutions, including ERP, MES & Analytics solutions.
• Work with central digital product teams to resolve systemic recurring issues or enhancement needs.
• Work on machine instrumentation initiatives to enable enhanced business operations.
• Proactively monitor network performance (WAN / LAN / WLAN) and escalate issues.
• Manage and coordinate all Digital Workspace technology.
• Support all printers, MFPs, on-site A/V and telecommunications equipment.
• Manage and coordinate the deployment and support of shop floor PCs.
• Provide on-site support for networking infrastructure.
• Coordinate IT infrastructure work with applicable teams.
• Provide immediate response to cybersecurity threats.
• Escalate IT issues that are affecting site production & provide on call support as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university or college with minimum of 6 years of professional experience OR Associates degree with minimum of 9 years of professional experience OR High School Diploma with minimum of 11 years of professional experience
• Minimum 3 years work experience or 6 months working as a DT Site Leader
• Note: Military experience is equivalent to professional experience
• Eligibility Requirement: Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.  We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job.

Desired Skills:

• Experience working IT in a manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience in 24x7x365 technical operations
• Experienced in design, performance, availability and scalability of the infrastructure
• Demonstrated ability to managing infrastructure and manufacturing execution systems (MES) 
• Demonstrated ability to integrate with manufacturing technologies 
• Demonstrated understanding of Lean Six Sigma principles (e.g., Green belt certified)
• Demonstrated ability to manage team/product operations within own budget
• Demonstrated ability to drive projects based on business strategies and customer requirements
• Demonstrated customer focus – manages technical issues in complex, difficult, or stressful situations; evaluates decisions through the eyes of the customer; builds strong customer relationships and creates processes with customer viewpoint
• Skilled in breaking down problems, documenting problem statements and estimating efforts

Additional Information:

The base pay range for this position is $131,000 - $170,000 annually. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on June 10th, 2026.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. 

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

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