Job Description Summary
The Senior Director – Programs & Operations Leader, ITC is a senior leader within the International Trade Compliance (ITC) organization, responsible for designing and operating the cohesive framework that enables effective trade compliance execution across the company. Reporting to the Executive Leader, International Trade Compliance, this role leads a team of trade compliance experts responsible for translating regulatory requirements and business priorities into policies, scalable governance systems, training, and operating mechanisms.
This leader is accountable for the overall ITC operating model and for ensuring that key enterprise capabilities — including the extended ITC business partner network, training and communications, digital tools, and risk management — work together as an integrated system to strengthen compliance effectiveness and support sustainable execution across GE Aerospace business divisions and key subsidiaries.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• At the direction of the ITC Executive Leader, translate ITC strategy and regulatory requirements into enterprise priorities and execution plans.
• Lead the development, implementation, and governance of ITC policies, programs, standards, and operating requirements.
• Define and manage the ITC operating model, including escalation paths, management routines, and decision-making processes.
• Establish metrics, dashboards, and management systems to assess program effectiveness, monitor execution, and provide visibility to priorities and risks.
• Lead and integrate key ITC enablement capabilities, including extended network effectiveness, training and communications, digital tools, and risk management.
• Drive standardization, simplification, and continuous improvement of ITC processes across the enterprise.
• Sponsor cross-functional initiatives that improve the efficiency, scalability, and maturity of the ITC program.
• Build strong partnerships across Legal, Digital Technology, HR, Communications, Audit, and business stakeholders to embed trade compliance requirements into business operations and decisions.
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university or college with minimum of 10 years of professional experience OR Associates degree with minimum of 12 years of professional experience OR High School Diploma with minimum of 14 years of professional experience
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in international trade compliance, regulatory compliance, legal, risk, operations, or a related discipline in a complex global organization
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.

Desired Characteristics

• Proven people leader with a track record of building strong teams, developing talent, and fostering an inclusive, accountable, and high-performing culture.
• Strong understanding of U.S. and international trade compliance requirements and the regulatory environment applicable to the aerospace and defense industry.
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-wide policy, governance, operating model, or compliance transformation initiatives, with the ability to set a clear vision, align stakeholders, and deliver results through disciplined execution.
• Enterprise mindset with the ability to connect strategy, risk, operations, and execution.
• Strong judgment and ability to operate effectively in a highly regulated environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence across organizational boundaries in a matrixed organization, building trust, partnering effectively, and driving collaboration across functions and businesses.
• Ability to simplify complexity, establish clear accountability, and drive sustainable execution using standardization, operating rigor, and continuous improvement to deliver outcomes.
• Strong executive communication, change leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

The base pay range for this position is$181,000 - $241,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors,including the candidates experience, education, and skill set.This position is also eligiblefor an annual discretionary bonus based on apercentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan.This posting isexpected to close on October 25th, 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.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes