Combined role with responsibility for assigned ERP Kittyhawk and bolt-on applications‘ databases and platforms and responsibility for ERP Kittyhawk related application support leadership. The role should be responsible for ensuring high availability, optimal performance, maintaining a compliant cyber posture, and low incident rates across assigned ERP application, platform and databases through sophisticated automation, integrated monitoring, and metric analytics.
Roles and Responsibilities
Database and platform responsibility:
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Define the strategic vision for database and platforms of Kittyhawh ERP instance and Kittyhawk ERP bolt-on applications‘ database and platforms.
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Aligning technology initiatives with business goals and enterprise architecture standards.
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Lead, coach, and develop database teams to drive performance, accountability, and continuous professional growth.
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Oversee planning and delivery of Oracle and ERP initiatives, ensuring on-time, on-budget execution with strong quality, security, and performance outcomes.
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Design and implement scalable, secure, and resilient database architectures, including automation, performance tuning, and security controls.
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Partner with vendors, service providers, and senior leaders to select and manage database hardware, software, and services aligned to strategy and standards.
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Ensure compliance with regulatory, security, and internal policies through controls, audits, and proactive risk management.
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Monitor performance and capacity, driving optimization to improve availability, reliability, and efficiency.
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Lead database incident and problem management, coordinating rapid resolution of complex issues to minimize business impact.
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Engage IT leadership, application teams, and business stakeholders, providing transparency into initiatives, risks, and service improvements.
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Partner with Whittle DBA leader and ensure synchronization of solutions.
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Lead technical upgrades and any other technical major solutions ensuring stability and valid support of the given Kittyhawk ERP instance
Application support responsibility:
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Lead Kittyhawk application P1 incidents, coordinate resolution of issues
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Support and lead Kittyhawk patching activities during working and weekend time
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Support and lead Kittyhawk change management and production release
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Support and lead non-production and production outages during working and weekend time
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Coordinate application support team around Kittyhawk (US) hours
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Lead and coordinate and plan vitality roadmap of Kittyhawk and Kittyhawk bolt-on applications and implement necessary action plans in order to stay vital and compliant
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Lead and Coordinate compliance with Kittyhawk activities (separation, CMMC, SOX etc.)
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Monitor escalation process on Kittyhawk ERP instance
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Monitor Kittyhawk team KPIs for incident management (SQDC)
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Activate and maintain Flightdeck in respective areas
Minimum Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree from accredited university or college with minimum of 5 years of professional experience OR Associates degree with minimum of 8 years of professional experience OR High School Diploma with minimum of 10 years of professional experience
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Minimum 5 years of professional experience in an Oracle R12 - DBA leadership role
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Note: Military experience is equivalent to professional experience
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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.
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Ability to travel up to 30%.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Practical experience with leadership of database, platform
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Practical experience with leadership and coordination of ERP Oracle application
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Experience with Kittyhawk ERP support welcome
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Understanding of Oracle Database concepts (familiar with Oracle data models, tables, Oracle data types etc.)
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Understanding of Oracle database architecture
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Experience with tools and management (Oracle Enterprise Manager, SQL Plus, Oracle DB, Weblogic, Apache, JAVA etc.)
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Understanding of concept of Performance tuning (backup, recovery, migration strategies)
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Oracle certification welcome
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Experience with Oracle implementation R12 or R12 Oracle support
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Technical Proficiency in Oracle R12.
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Functional knowledge of Oracle R12 Supply Chain or Manufacturing or finance Oracle modules
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Project management and change management knowledge welcome
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Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with stakeholders and manage teams.
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Strong analytical and strong problem-solving skills - communicates in a clear and succinct manner and effectively evaluates information / data to make decisions.
Leadership:
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Provide coaching, mentoring and direction to less experienced team members and contractor teams.
Additional Information for US candidates:
The base pay range for this position is $131,000-$174,000 USD. 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 June 9th , 2026.
Benefits
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.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).
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: No
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