Product Leader
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GE Aerospace is hiring a Product Leader. The Product Leader at GE Aerospace oversees lifecycle management of power generation products, defining strategy, driving execution, and delivering business outcomes through a team of Program Managers while collaborating across engineering, operations, finance, and commercial functions.
Key focus areas include Define and communicate product vision, strategy, and roadmap, Lead, coach, and develop a team of Program Managers, and Translate strategic priorities into executable programs, milestones, and measurable outcomes.
Important skills include Product Vision, Product Management, Roadmapping, Program Management, Execution Discipline, and Stakeholder Management. Preferred (not required): Product Lifecycle Management, Stage-Gate Execution Methods, Agile Execution Methods, and Financial Acumen.
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Job Description Summary
The Product Leader is responsible for lifecycle management of power generation products - defining product strategy, driving execution, and delivering business outcomes through a team of direct-report Program Managers. This role leads cross-functional planning and execution across product development, operations, commercial, contracts, engineering, and customer teams to ensure products are delivered on time, on budget, and aligned to customer and business needs.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Define and communicate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap
Lead, coach, and develop a team of Program Managers responsible for execution across multiple product initiatives
Translate strategic priorities into executable programs, milestones, and measurable outcomes
Partner with engineering, supply chain, operations, finance, and commercial teams to align product delivery with business objectives
Drive governance, operating cadence, and escalation management across the product portfolio
Monitor program performance, risks, dependencies, and resource needs; intervene as needed to remove roadblocks
Ensure prioritization of SQDC - includes customer requirements, quality standards, cost targets, and schedule commitments are met
Build & execute action plans to achieve assigned metrics to track product and program health, including delivery, customer impact, and financial performance
Lead portfolio tradeoff decisions based on business value, technical feasibility, resource constraints, and risk
FLIGHT DECK - Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer focus
People Leadership Responsibilities
Directly manage and develop a team of Program Managers
Set priorities, clarify roles, and ensure strong execution discipline
Provide coaching, performance feedback, and career development support
Build team capability in program execution, stakeholder management, risk management, and communication
Promote effective cross-functional influence and decision-making
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, or related field
At least 5 years experience in product management, program management, or business leadership
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree (MBA or Master’s) preferred
Experience in regulated, industrial, or highly technical environments
Familiarity with product lifecycle management and stage-gate or agile execution methods
Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets, forecasts, and investment tradeoffs
Example Success Measures
On-time delivery of product roadmap commitments
Achievement of safety, quality, delivery and cost targets
Program risk reduction and issue resolution effectiveness
Team engagement and development
Customer satisfaction and business growth
- Note: To comply with US immigration and other legal requirements, it is necessary to specify the minimum number of years’ experience required for any role based within the USA. For roles outside of the USA, to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, the JDs should focus on the substantive level of experience required for the role and a minimum number of years should NOT be used.
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)).
Additional Information
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) . 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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
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.
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