Solution Owner Product Management- HVDC mwd

Job Description Summary

Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.

Job Description

The Solution Owner is accountable for the competitiveness of the reference solution. The KPIs linked with the role are cost and time to execute this reference solution against market benchmarks.

The Solution Owner leads action plans involving engineering, sourcing, procurement, and operation teams to bring commercially and operationally quantifiable benefits to the specific solution.

A reference solution is a baselined design that encompasses best practices from previous projects. It includes all elements of a converter station, both strategic, technical, and commercial.

The solution is not a prescriptive, one-size-fits-all design but emphasizes selling and building an overall solution that provides the lowest risk by focusing on known business capabilities while minimizing and managing new challenges.

The solution covers the entire lifecycle of a converter station, from pretender to refurbishment or decommissioning.

The Solution Owner is expected to actively engage in external activities (e.g., CIGRE, IEC conferences) to promote GE and its capabilities aligned with the business unit.

Roles and Responsibilities :

Strategic :

• Define technical solutions based on customer needs analysis.
• Monitor market expectations, competition actions, and innovations.
• Understand GE's IP portfolio related to the solution and ensure freedom to operate.
• Recommend major R&D investments as necessary to follow market trends.
• Manage technical gaps (make or buy decisions).
• Define R&D requirements to maintain and/or develop the solution's continuous improvement (CI).

Technical :

• Chair technical change management reviews.
• Coordinate between business functions.
• Act as a liaison for product care.

Commercial :

• Review costs and challenge scope definitions between GE and partners.
• Review and challenge project programs.

Personnel :

• Build marketplace visibility through external engagement.

Qualifications / Requirements :

• Masters degree or equivalent experience in Engineering or Science.
• Minimum of 10 years in HVDC electrical transmission or related industries.
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent organization and leadership skills.

Desired Characteristics :

• Process-driven with attention to detail.
• Accurate planning and a drive to achieve on-time delivery.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to challenge current practices and seek improvements.

The North Europe Grid System Integration (GSI) team delivers a wide range of turnkey high voltage AC and DC transmission projects to customers in the UK, Ireland, and Scandinavia.

Grid Solutions, a GE Vernova business, serves customers globally with over 20,000 employees. We provide equipment, systems, and services to ensure power is delivered reliably and efficiently from generation to end consumers. We focus on addressing energy transition challenges by enabling the safe and reliable connection of renewable and distributed energy resources to the grid. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition.

About GE Grid Solutions :

At GE Grid Solutions, we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. Our goal is to accelerate the transition to a more energy-efficient grid to meet future needs. We focus on growth and sustainability, playing a pivotal role in integrating renewables into the grid to achieve carbon neutrality. We help enable a greener, more reliable grid with the most advanced and comprehensive product and solution portfolio in the energy sector.

Why we come to work :

Our engineers are always up for challenges, driven to find the best solutions. Our projects are unique and interesting, requiring a solution-focused positive approach. Working with committed colleagues, you can bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, participating in diverse projects that contribute to the energy transition.

What we offer :

A key role in a dynamic international environment with flexible work arrangements, competitive benefits, and excellent development opportunities.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Key Skills

Sales Experience, ADAS, Customer Service, AI, Computer Skills, Retail Sales, Product Demos, Automotive Diagnostics, Automotive Repair, Business Requirements, Cash Handling, Enterprise Sales

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : Years

Vacancy : 1