General Electric Company

Senior Director, AI & Data Leader

General Electric Company$130K — $180K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 10 years of experience OR associate's with 13 years OR High School diploma with 15 years of experience
  • 7+ years of experience in Data Analytics/Engineering
  • Military experience equals professional experience
  • Strong program management and organizational skills
  • Familiarity with aerospace and defense sectors.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement AI and data science solutions to enhance operations
  • Drive AI ideation and implement use cases based on competitive market needs
  • Facilitate the adoption of AI solutions and overcome resistance to change
  • Build and lead a high-performing data team focused on innovation
  • Monitor performance of AI initiatives and adjust strategies for effectiveness
  • Ensure AI solutions comply with industry regulations and ethical standards
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate AI into business processes

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and continuous learning
  • Collaborative culture focused on innovation and improvement
  • Engagement in cutting-edge AI projects in aerospace and defense sectors
  • Access to data-driven decisions in service operations
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary
As the AI Catalyst Leader for Unison (GE Aerospace), you will bridge the gap between cutting-edge data science and world-class aerospace product and service delivery. Reporting to the CDIO of GE Aerospace and the GM of the Unison, you won't just build models-you'll be a leader in a high-performing team to embed AI directly into our shop floors and customer offerings. This is a high-impact, gemba-focused role designed to revolutionize aerospace productivity through Lean principles and intelligent automation.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities
  • Strategic Execution: Lead the AI/ML product strategy across Unison, turning complex business needs into data-driven solutions that optimize SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost) that align with both business need and enterprise framework.
  • Team Leadership: Build and mentor a premier data and AI applications team, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Operational Integration: Partner with shop operations to deploy AI tools that reduce downtime, improve engine service outcomes, and enhance profitability.
  • Lean Transformation: Act as a Lean practitioner, applying "Flight Deck" behaviors to standardize technology delivery and drive business transformation.
  • Genba Presence: Spend ~40% of your time on-site at Unison facilities to understand the user experience firsthand and ensure technology solves real-world shop problems.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of professional experience (or equivalent years of experience/Military service).
  • 7+ years of dedicated experience in Data Analytics/Engineering leadership.
  • 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.


The Ideal Candidate
  • Tech-Savy Strategist: Deep knowledge of DT operations and the ability to translate "shop talk" into analytical problem statements.
  • Lean Champion: Experience coaching others in Lean behaviors and applying them to digital workflows.
  • Influential Communicator: Confident interfacing with senior leadership and global teams to drive organizational change.
  • Customer-First Mindset: A track record of evaluating decisions through the eyes of the customer to ensure high-impact results.


Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

About General Electric Company

GE Healthcare provides medical technology, intelligent devices, and care solutions. They offer medical imaging, information technologies, medical diagnostics, patient monitoring systems, performance improvement, drug discovery, and biopharmaceutical manufacturing technologies. GE Healthcare's mission is to improve patient care and outcomes by providing innovative healthcare solutions. Their technologies are used in hospitals, clinics, research institutions, and pharmaceutical companies worldwide to diagnose and treat various medical conditions.

General Electric Company Careers

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Net Income
$5.7 billion
Founded
1892
5 Year Trend
-9.1%
Revenue
$79.6 billion
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