Job Description Summary

The Senior Product Manager for Transmission Communications is responsible for the strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle management of GE Vernova’s 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

• • Bachelor’s 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 25–50%

  • Lean process/transformation experience

Additional Information

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position