Product Leader

GE Aerospace•Vandalia, OH

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, or related field
At least 5 years in product management, program management, or business leadership

Nice To Haves

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

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
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer focus
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