Sr. Director - Digital Operations

Summary Provide the vision, leadership, and strategy that drive execution of multi-discipline Digital Technology and infrastructure services across GE Aerospace's Lynn campus, a defense manufacturing site of about 2,500 employees spanning Lynn Component Manufacturing and Lynn Assembly and Test Operations. Own site technology stability and the business relationship with Lynn operations leadership and pull modernization and transformation work from central DT teams to advance the Defense Engines and Services value stream.

Roles and Responsibilities In this role, you will: Lead the Lynn site DT organization across LCM & Logistics, LATO, Engineering systems, and Digital Workplace, covering infrastructure, end-user support, network, and shop-floor manufacturing technology. Operate as a player-coach and develop the next layer of site IT managers. Own site technology stability and the business relationship with Lynn manufacturing and operations leadership, including active presence in plant-level Daily Management cadences, so disruptions clear faster. Close the site technology and cybersecurity gap, curb shadow IT, and drive risk-based modernization of an aging, largely military technology stack. Sustain and operationalize value from advanced analytics and agentic investments, and partner with central DT to close the data and analytics platform gap. Create a consistent communication rhythm on organization and operations status, keeping DT leadership, business partners, and finance in sync on initiative outcomes; establish operational support models that improve service levels and cycle time. Provide strategic oversight, drive team optimization and individual growth, and build a durable pipeline of site technology talent. Establish and foster a culture at all levels that is positive, collaborative, respectful, innovative, dynamic, and high in integrity, capable of driving positive change over sustained periods. Develop and maintain departmental policies and procedures; ensure appropriate metrics, controls, and SOPs are in place; manage cross-training so the team is equipped to deliver. Manage client and vendor problem resolution and escalation, including oversight of contractor partners supporting the site. Set multi-generation plans to improve operations, manage Digital Technology spend, and lead cost-out projects. Drive adherence to IT compliance standards (SOX, ISO) and applicable U.S. defense and export-control requirements, minimizing exception processes and creating streamlined or automated solutions for gaps. Share technical, procedural, and business knowledge, and further colleagues' productivity through learning content, presentations, and a continuous learning culture.

Qualification Bachelor’s degree from accredited university or college with minimum of 10 years of professional experience OR Associates degree with minimum of 13 years of professional experience OR High School Diploma with minimum of 15 years of professional experience Minimum 7 years of professional experience in   IT 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. Technical Expertise Strong track record of understanding current and emerging technologies, demonstrated through training, job experience, or industry activities. Experience with the design, performance, availability, and scalability of infrastructure across a large, complex site. Working knowledge of manufacturing and shop-floor technology, cybersecurity, and compliance in a regulated or defense environment. Demonstrated understanding of Lean Six Sigma principles (for example, Green Belt certified). Business Acumen Establishes operational performance metrics and drives continuous efficiency and improvement across systems, processes, and resources. Manages team and