Sub Section Manager – Long Haul Analytics

Job Description Summary The Sub-Section Manager (SSM) demonstrates leadership in communicating business goals, program strategy, plans, and processes for focus areas or business segments. In this role one would be expected to have a good understanding of the business and be responsible for program execution, resource management, stakeholder management, & nurturing the technical & professional growth of the sub-section and its team members. The role holder will be expected to utilize their technical & leadership skills to solve problems, develop & execute strategies for themselves and others impacting short-term and long-term business goals.Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• The role holder will report to Section Manager – Services Engineering India at GEA, JFWTC, Bangalore. In addition, they will interface with organizations such as the Engineering, MRO, Supply Chain, CEO & Services organization with Aviation and our customers around the world.

• Delivery of timely and accurate fleet management solutions through physics based analytics , i.e. analysis / evaluation of Projects given operational severity, supporting root cause investigations, and novel ways to predict and limit future occurrences that meet business standards, practices and procedures and the product / program requirements
• Advance state of art on to make Analytics as differentiating technology for the business and for our customers by constantly improving CDM/DRM/Forecasting/Detection process and tools.
• Deliver in a timely manner, and accurately on GE90 fleet model to support business decisions related to Customized Service Agreements
• Apply creative solutions, experienced judgment, or machine learning methodology to solve TOW/SV cost related complex problems critical to the company
• Provide leadership and technical mentoring/guidance/direction to the team for specific programs / projects to meet objectives in a cross functional environment
• Establish and maintain relationships with required external and internal interfaces to ensure that customer requirements are understood and being achieved
• Partner with Section Manager and global stakeholders in building and preparing the team for next-level business challenges
• Foster and inspire a collaborative work style and display team-oriented behaviour with a proactive example of communication internally and externally
• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks complying with engineering and agency policies and procedures
• Monitor and communicate project status, business issues and significant developments as appropriate.
• Drive compliance and quality culture within the organization.
• Own HR Processes (G&Os, Priorities Setting and Review, Insights/Feedback, Checkpoints, Mid-Year discussion, Year End Summary) for the team and facilitate career growth through coaching and career guidance.
• Partner with Section Manager and HR for People Reviews, Salary Planning, Promotions and other HR processes.
• Recruit, develop, and continually assess leadership and support personnel within the Services Engineering Organization. Stay ahead of ’the curve’ with regard to building a talent pipeline in anticipation of future staffing and recruiting requirements.
• Drive change by demonstrating clear thinking, articulate roles & responsibilities, manage hand-offs between different organizations.

Required Qualifications

• At least a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering. Preferably, Master’s Degree/Ph.D in Engineering
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Aviation Engines or Turbo Machinery Engineering position (design, analysis, systems, services, analytics)
• Demonstrated experience in people leadership role
• Experience or interests in applying statistical tools and big data analysis to Process Improvements and Quality projects
• Understanding of Services business model and business acumen
• Strong engineering problem solving capabilities
• Strong project management skills including cross-functional coordination of activities
• Must be a superior communicator; viewed as direct and transparent. Demonstrates high energy, enthusiasm, persistence and the unique ability to maintain an uncompromising balance with thoroughness and a quick-to-action style of execution.
• Must possess the ultimate level of professionalism in demeanour and presentation to include excellence in questioning, listening, and influencing.
• Demonstrates a collaborative method of interacting with matrix partners and gains acceptance and support on issues critical to the success of the business.
• Navigates ambiguity while naturally challenging the normal paradigms of doing business in a creative, healthy and inventive way. Balances risk/reward with an investment mentality.
• Ability and willingness to travel as required

Desired Characteristics

• Familiarity with aircraft flight operations and experience working with shop/customers
• Ability to effectively manage multiple project responsibilities
• Ability to effectively interact with the customer and good executive presence
• Strong organization and planning skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
• Exposure to system function/ PCB reviews/ Senior Leadership reviews
• Lean/Six Sigma skill

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