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The Information Technology Leadership Programme is the premier technical leadership programme at GE, offering those with a passion for information technology the opportunity to grow their leadership skills, business acumen and technical aptitude, while building a career with unlimited potential. Programme members lead by doing – gaining real-world experience by working on important and challenging projects alongside some of the brightest technical minds in the world.

Lead by Doing

Information technology (IT) is critical to the future of GE. With nearly 10,000 IT professionals in roughly 50 countries, GE IT represents a major area of focus and investment across the company and is essential to maintaining our leadership, competitiveness and success. For those with a passion for technology, no other company offers the diversity of experience and career potential that GE does.

As a key pipeline for future leaders of GE’s world-class global IT organization, the Information Technology Leadership Programme delivers continued education with over 12 weeks of technical (e.g. Java Programming, DBA, data warehousing, business intelligence, et al), project management (waterfall and Scrum), and leadership training over the two years. The job assignments and training are designed to enable participants to use their information technology experience to drive some of GE’s strategic business initiatives. Each assignment and training experience is global, providing the potential for international travel, working with colleagues from around the world, and make an impact on products and services that make the world better.

So if you are looking to make a measurable impact on the way GE does business, gain exposure to senior level IT and business leaders, and expand your global mindset and network by working and training with colleagues from around the world – your wait is over. GE’s Information Technology Leadership Programme is looking for qualified candidates interested in building the foundation for a rewarding career.

Candidate Criteria

GE is an equal opportunity employer. Legal authorization to work in the country/region where the business is hiring is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job. Criteria for Programme consideration include:

• Minimum 2:1 honours degree in computer science or information systems is preferred - additional technical subjects or a business degree with an IT focus may be applicable.
• Passion and aptitude for technology.
• Solid technical and analytical skills, coupled with sharp business acumen.
• Relevant work experience, prior internships and extra-curricular responsibilities.
• Leadership
• Geographic mobility

Locations

ITLPs will be placed at one of the following GE businesses based on availability of positions, the interviewer's assessment and the applicant's preference (indicated in the online application):

• GE Aviation - Cheltenham
• GE Capital - Bristol, London, Manchester
• GE Corporate - Bristol, London, Manchester
• GE Energy - Bracknell, Cambridge, Aberdeen
• GE Healthcare - Amersham

How To Apply

Thank you for your interest in GE's Leadership Programs. The application cycle for 2013 intake will begin on 1st September and close on 1st December. Applications will be regularly reviewed throughout this period therefore we recommend you apply as early as possible!

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