Director of IT

GE Aerospace

. Act as a key member of the P&AT DT leadership team and the Colibrium Additive leadership team, providing thought leadership on technology strategy and digital transformation.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeWest Chester • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $152,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as a key member of the P&AT DT leadership team and the Colibrium Additive leadership team, providing thought leadership on technology strategy and digital transformation.
Partner with business, operational, engineering, and functional leaders to ensure technology investments are prioritized and governed to drive measurable business, customer, and operational value.
Drive strong cross-functional collaboration and partnership across Sales, HR, Supply Chain, Operations, and Engineering to align priorities, remove barriers, and deliver transformation outcomes.
Oversee the design, implementation, and lifecycle management of IT systems, networks, applications, and platforms.
Drive reliable IT service delivery for Colibrium Additive across site support and enterprise applications, including operational cadence, escalation management, and performance metrics.
Ensure the reliability, scalability, and compliance of the technology landscape, including on-premise and cloud environments, in alignment with GE Aerospace DT standards and policies.
Define an AI strategy and implementation roadmap for Colibrium Additive, including use cases that drive productivity, safety, quality, and customer value.
Drive the adoption of advanced digital tools, including cloud solutions, data platforms, analytics, automation, and industrial/digital thread capabilities that support additive manufacturing.
Lead, coach, and develop a global team of IT and DT professionals and managed service partners, fostering a culture of inclusion, continuous improvement, and high performance.
Build organizational capabilities and execution discipline (operating rhythm, governance, and delivery practices) in areas such as cloud, data & analytics, product/program delivery, and service management.
Manage IT budget for Colibrium Additive (typically $5–15M) with a strong focus on cost optimization, productivity, and value realization.
Establish and manage vendor and service provider relationships, ensuring performance, service quality, and commercial value (including contracts, SLAs, renewals, and cost controls).
Partner with GE Aerospace cyber and compliance teams to ensure adherence to IT security, export control, data privacy, and regulatory obligations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college with a minimum of 8 years of professional experience OR Associate’s degree with a minimum of 11 years of professional experience OR High School Diploma with a minimum of 13 years of professional experience
Minimum 5 years of professional experience in IT or a closely related digital technology domain
Significant leadership experience leading IT or DT professionals and teams
Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement benefits include GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan
401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions
Company retirement contributions
Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid time-off for vacation or illness
Non-contributory Pension

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Hard Skills & Tools

IT systems designnetwork managementapplication lifecycle managementcloud solutionsdata platformsanalyticsautomationdigital thread capabilitiescost optimizationservice management

Soft Skills

leadershipcross-functional collaborationcoachingteam developmentorganizational capabilitiesexecution disciplineinclusioncontinuous improvementcommunicationpartnership