Senior Manager, People Operations – Strategic Initiatives

GE Aerospace

Senior Manager leading complex strategic HR initiatives and M&A efforts at GE Aerospace. Driving HR transformations and AI-enabled changes in a global environment.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $158,000 - $215,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the identification, scoping, and design of high-priority initiatives across People Operations requiring specialized expertise, cross-functional coordination, and senior-level judgment
Develop and present business cases, ROI models, and investment frameworks that inform prioritization and resource decisions across the People Operations portfolio
Accountable for defining success metrics, establishing measurement approaches, and tracking value realization for strategic initiatives from inception through delivery
Deliver executive-level updates on initiative strategy, progress, and outcomes to senior HR and business leadership
Serve as the People Operations strategic M&A lead across the full deal lifecycle — from pre-deal due diligence through integration or separation execution
Partner with HR M&A, Client HR, Corporate Development, and other cross-functional teams to shape deal strategy
Develop integration and separation strategies that align to the global People Operations operating model
Oversee People Operations delivery against deal commitments, tracking financial targets and deal synergies
Lead the identification, evaluation, and prioritization of AI and automation opportunities across People Operations
Develop and maintain AI-specific ROI models that account for implementation costs and projected value realization
Establish governance frameworks to evaluate, pilot, and scale AI and automation capabilities within People Operations
Support the evolution of the People Operations operating model, assessing how work, roles, and team structures should adapt as AI and automation capabilities mature
Deliver executive updates on AI and automation progress and outcomes to People Operations and HR leadership
Partner with Change and Communications and Learning teams to support capability building and drive adoption of new tools and ways of working across People Operations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in a related field, or equivalent knowledge and experience
5+ years of progressive HR experience with demonstrated achievement in HR transformation, M&A integration, or strategic initiatives within complex, matrixed organizations
Experience leading HR M&A workstreams across the full deal lifecycle, including due diligence, integration strategy, and execution
Demonstrated ability to develop business cases, ROI models, and investment frameworks that inform senior decision-making
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence, facilitate, and negotiate across functions and levels of leadership
Experience working in or with large, global organizations operating across multiple countries and regions
Experience in AI-enabled HR transformation, including use case identification, prioritization, and governance
Familiarity with HR technology ecosystems including HRIS, talent platforms, and HR service delivery models
Experience leading change management and communications efforts associated with large-scale HR or organizational transformation
Demonstrated ability to build internal capability and drive adoption of new tools, ways of working, or methodologies across large organizations
Prior experience supporting Fortune 500 companies in HR transformation or M&A.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace
Employee Assistance Program providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
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

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Hard Skills & Tools

HR transformationM&A integrationbusiness casesROI modelsinvestment frameworksAI-enabled HR transformationdue diligenceintegration strategychange managementstakeholder management

Soft Skills

communication skillsinfluencefacilitationnegotiationleadershiporganizational skillscapability buildingstrategic thinkingcross-functional coordinationjudgment