Director of IT - Colibrium Additive

Job Description Summary

The Director of IT - Colibrium Additive is a key member of both the Colibrium Additive leadership team and the Digital Technology (DT) leadership team for GE Propulsion & Additive Technologies (P&AT) within GE Aerospace.
This role is responsible for defining and executing the IT and digital technology strategy for Colibrium Additive, ensuring seamless integration of IT systems, optimizing digital processes, strengthening cyber security, and enabling business growth through technology. The Director will lead a global IT team, partner closely with business and functional leaders, and ensure that technology investments are aligned to business outcomes, customer value, and GE Aerospace's priorities in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC).
This role reports functionally to the CIO P&AT operationally to the CEO of Colibrium Additive.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership and Business Partnership

• 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.

Technology Strategy, Architecture, and Operations

• 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.

AI, Data, and Digital Innovation

• 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.

Team Leadership and Talent Development

• 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.

Financial Management and Vendor Strategy

• 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).

Cybersecurity, Risk, and Compliance

• Partner with GE Aerospace cyber and compliance teams to ensure adherence to IT security, export control, data privacy, and regulatory obligations.

• Ensure local adoption and compliance with GE Aerospace security standards and controls; cybersecurity operations and policy ownership are managed centrally.

Minimum Qualifications For Candidates in US:

• 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

• Note: Military experience is equivalent to professional experience

Minimum Qualifications For Candidates in Germany or Sweden:

• Significant professional experience in IT or a closely related digital technology domain
• Significant leadership experience leading IT or DT professionals and teams

Eligibility Requirement:

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. or one of the designated alternative locations is required .

Desired Characteristics:

Executive communication: Excellent written and oral communication skills (presentations, memos, executive updates) and demonstrated experience engaging with senior and executive leadership; able to communicate clearly and concisely.

Cross-functional influence: Strong cross-functional collaboration and influencing skills, with experience working in matrixed and global environments.

Business partnership: Strong business partnership mindset; comfortable operating on leadership staff with Finance/HR/Operations to drive decisions and outcomes.

Data-driven problem solving: Demonstrated ability to tackle operational and business problems through data-driven root-cause analysis and structured problem solving.

Budget and cost control: Demonstrated experience owning budgets and driving cost controls, productivity, and value realization through governance and vendor management.

Project and portfolio management: Strong project/program management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively, manage dependencies, and deliver results across multiple initiatives.

Technical acumen: Solid understanding of core IT domains (infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, applications, cloud, data & analytics) and the ability to relate high-level technical architectures to industry trends and business needs.

Change leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead organizations through change and digital transformation, including adoption of new tools, processes, and ways of working.

Manufacturing / industrial familiarity (preferred): Experience in Aerospace, industrial, manufacturing, or high-technology environments, ideally with exposure to additive manufacturing or advanced engineering.

Travel: Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% of the time.

Additional Information:

The base pay range for this position is $152,000 - $200,000 annually. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on May 27th, 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.

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

POSTING DISCLAIMER FOR UK CANDIDATES

For Candidates in the UK:

At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible. As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

Non-contributory Pension
Bonus
Car allowance
Life Assurance
Group income protection
Private medical cover
Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes