Director Product Management - Protection & Control (m/f)

GE Vernova; England; Remote; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in England is looking for a Director Product Manager to oversee the Grid Automation Protection & Control portfolio. This role involves driving strategy, managing product lifecycles, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree and extensive experience in product management and technology development, with excellent interpersonal skills. This position offers a remote working arrangement.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in product management and technology development.
• Extensive experience managing business strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop customer connections and growth opportunities.
• Define strategy and product roadmap for GA Protection & Control.
• Manage products and solutions life cycle.
• Partner with regions to drive commercial growth.

Skills

Product management

Technology development

Business management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree or equivalent knowledge/experience

Job description

Overview

The "Grid Automation (GA) Protection & Control" Director Product Manager drives the overall business strategy of the GA mainstream products portfolio, focusing on market demand, product management, and technology differentiation. He/She will have direct responsibility over the product management and the technology development of a portfolio generating ~$1B revenues, leveraging a team of ~500 domain experts and optimizing the allocation of ~$50M of R&D spend. The leader will oversee the industrialization, go to market strategy, and commercial development of the portfolio, interacting with Grid Automation supply chain, regions, customers, and industry leaders. The leader will also interact within the broader GE Vernova, Electrification segment and Grid teams to maximize collaboration, cross businesses initiatives, impact, and performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop customer connections, understand industry trends & growth opportunities for related segments
• Define "GA Protection & Control" strategy, products/solutions roadmap, and business cases
• Drive technology differentiation and roadmap, in coordination with GA CTO
• Own wing-to-wing NPI program management and execution
• Manage Products & Solutions life cycle, in coordination with GA regions and Global Supply Chain
• Partner with GA regions to define marketing, commercial growth, delivery, and services strategies
• Build efficient organization structure and diverse teams. Develop talents and capabilities to support individuals' development and maximize business performance
• Develop internal and external relationships to identify, lead or support cross-portfolio initiatives and projects
• Contribute to Grid Automation long term strategy definition and execution, in coordination with GA CTO
• Propose partnerships and acquisitions to meet business growth initiatives.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited university or college, or equivalent knowledge/experience
• Extensive experience in product management, technology development, and/or business management

Desired Characteristics

• Domain knowledge strongly preferred in Electricity Transmission, Distribution, Industrial, Automation markets
• Strong business & technical acumen: A strong interest in business development, commercial aspects is an essential component to be successful in this role
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and influential skills
• Takes the initiative in thought leadership, innovation, and creativity

Additional Information

• Relocation Assistance Provided: No
• This is a remote position

GE Vernova 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.