Product Leader
GE Aerospace · Vandalia, OH · 2 mo ago
MarketingFull-time
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
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
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer focus
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, or related field
- At least 5 years 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