Job Description Summary

The Senior Product Manager for Transmission Communications is responsible for the strategy roadmap and lifecycle management of GE Vernovas mission-critical transmission communications portfolio. This includes optical multiplexers Ethernet switches teleprotection signalling equipment and power line carrier (PLC) devices that support protection control and high-availability operational networks for transmission utilities and critical infrastructure. This role requires deep understanding of transmission architectures substation automation and telecom technologies used in high-reliability environments.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Portfolio & Solution Strategy

• Lead the end-to-end strategy and long-term roadmap for the Transmission Communications portfolio.

• Identify evolving needs in transmission grids including protection redundancy schemes IEC standards cybersecurity and digital substation modernization.

• Analyze markets technology shifts and competitive landscapes to define prioritized investments.

• Evaluate and influence inorganic growth opportunities including technology partnerships and acquisitions

Product Leadership & Execution

• Lead product lifecycle of products including but not limited to:

• • Optical multiplexers (SDH/SONET/OTN/Packet Optical)

  • Industrial Ethernet switches

  • Teleprotection signalling systems

  • Power Line Carrier (PLC) communication devices

• Translate customer insights and technical requirements into prioritized roadmaps and release plans.

• Pace Product releases to ensure they are aligned with the relevant operating rhythms for the portfolio including multi-generation product plans business plans and NPI cycles.

• Define and monitor operational results for the portfolio including financials & market shares objectives (orders sales CM) by region and market vertical.

• Lead the development and execution of the portfolio strategy including product lifecycle management multigenerational product plans market segmentation & positioning go to market strategy and pricing; in order to acquire new customers and grow the installed base. Own list pricing for the platforms and ensure the integrity of On-Line Store entries.

• Ensure team is authoring and presenting at conferences papers on the products and services use cases. Support Sales with in-depth product knowledge and arbitrate on technical support issues capitalizing on team knowledge.

Team Leadership

• Manage and develop Product Managers Product Owners and interns.

• Establish disciplined product planning prioritization and go-to-market processes.

• Drive cross-functional alignment across Technology GSC Commercial and Marketing.

Commercial & Customer Engagement

• Lead product/solution launches value propositions and sales enablement.

• Support global commercial teams with positioning technical discussions and executive-level engagements.

• Partner with GA Marketing & Strategy to develop messaging materials and campaign strategies.

Required Qualifications

• • Bachelors degree in engineering Telecommunications Electrical Engineering or related field.

  • Minimum 15 years of experience of leading product management product marketing and/or technical development in Utility/Industrial Communication segment

  • Strong understanding of transmission systems substation automation protection schemes and critical communications

  • Demonstrated experience working with global teams and customers.

Desired Characteristics

• • MBA or advanced technical degree.

  • Experience developing long-term product and portfolio strategies.

  • Proven ability to analyze markets build business cases and define strategic roadmaps.

  • Knowledge of teleprotection optical networking and utility communications standards.

  • Schedule flexibility to work across global time zones.

  • Willingness to travel 2550%

  • Lean process/transformation experience

Additional Information

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position