Job Description Summary

The Senior Product Manager, Nuclear Assets Enhancement Services (AES) will develop the strategic roadmap, short- and long-range revenue growth plans, and competitive strategies for the AES product line on a global basis for the existing nuclear fleet of reactors, including next generation nuclear reactors. This Product Manager is expected to stay current on domestic and international operational/regulatory issues and trends such as next generation fuel design, License Renewal (80-year and even 100-year) and Extended Power Uprates to develop strategies and commercial opportunities. The Product manager is responsible for cultivating commercial opportunities from customer inquiry through product delivery. This will require collaborating across functional teams to deliver scopes of work that support a total plant outcome for the customer in the nuclear power generation field. Within this role, this Individual Contributor will direct the interface between joint ventures, partnerships, or other commercial arrangements related to this product line. High levels of Commercial judgement are required to achieve outcomes required.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the total product life cycle utilizing a strategic roadmap (or Growth Product Playbook), interacting with Engineering, Finance, Project Management, Regulatory, Sourcing, Sales and Marketing to drive product platform improvements, differentiation, penetration, and market expansion.
• Develop growth and competitive strategies for the product line on a global basis.
• Develop concepts for new products by collecting and analyzing internal and external customer feedback, market research, emerging technology, and competitive trends.
• Directly own the product portfolio and drive the process of new product introduction and final launch into the marketplace.
• Work to develop and execute launch plans to bring new product introductions to the market and sales account managers by working closely with the Commercial Operations, Product Marketing, Technology and Sourcing teams.
• Provide leadership to support potential significant emergent customer issues.
• Establish and deliver short and long-term sales growth and profitability improvement targets.
• Develop and coordinate execution plans to drive improvement
• Interact regularly with commercial leaders, directing them on high priority opportunities.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams on price exception levels of authority, pricing targets, and execution of product line pricing policy.
• Work with nuclear industry groups to maintain a deep knowledge of current product and market developments, in addition to identifying opportunities for new market penetration.
• Coordinate and monitor strategic direction of agreements and ensure sub-projects are aligned to outcome defined with established agreement metrics.
• Manage customer relationships at multiple levels of organization.
• Work closely with Finance on planning and execution.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Science discipline
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Engineering and/or Services discipline
• Minimum of 5 years Nuclear Safety analysis/Accident experience
• Minimum of 5 years experience in proposal preparation and contract negotiations
• Minimum of 5 years experience in power plant design and system knowledge

Eligibility Requirements:

• This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to U.S. export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of U.S. person status prior to employment.
• Preferred work location is GE Hitachi Nuclear headquarters in Wilmington NC, but highly qualified remote (US Based) candidates will be considered.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestic and internationally as required (10 to 30% travel).

Desired Characteristics:

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in Engineering and/or Services discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of management / leadership experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of nuclear safety/accident analysis experience.
• Masters Degree in a relevant field (Engineering, Business).
• Experience in Nuclear Plant Operations.
• Strong interpersonal skills, especially in coordinating, communicating with customers.
• Proven leadership capabilities with ability to motivate others and achieve results.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Strong Project Management / Presentation / PC skills.
• Experience with product commercialization via NPI tollgate process.
• LEAN Certification or equivalent quality certification.
• Experience with project management, project set-up, risk identification and mitigation strategy development.

The base pay range for this position is $134-180k. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for bonuses, such as a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. This position is expected to close on 9/23/2024.

The company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% of salary in certain areas.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401 (k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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.

GE 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).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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