Technology & Product Strategy Leader (Product Validation- Test Measurements)

Technology And Product Strategy Leader

The Technology and Product Strategy Leader within Product Validation Test Measurements owns the end-to-end strategy for test measurement products and technology capabilitiesspanning sensing, signal processing, data acquisition, analytics, and integration. The leader translates Voice of Customer into differentiated offerings, sets and maintains a multi-year technology and product roadmap, manages obsolescence risk, and facilitates Build / Buy / Partner decisions to accelerate value. Orchestrates cross-functional execution to deliver on product and technology vision and strategy for the Test Measurements pillar within Product Validation.

Roles And Responsibilities

Shape the future of test measurements for GE Aerospace through execution of technology maturation and product development programs. Build and maintain multi-year product and technology roadmaps, including milestones, dependencies, and investment phasing. Proactively manage technology obsolescence; define refresh strategies, migration paths, and de-risking plans. Define the internal vision and value proposition for test measurement products and platforms. Establish clear outcomes tied to customer needs and business goals; create north-star metrics. Serve as the dotted-line leader for Technical Product Managers (TPMs) within Product Validation Test Measurements. Provide strategic guidance, prioritization, and product management standards for TPMs. Run portfolio and roadmap reviews; ensure backlogs, release plans, and outcomes are aligned to strategy. Coach TPMs on voice of customer, business cases, metrics, and lifecycle management. Interact with customers / stakeholders in requirements-gathering, fine tuning, and obtaining product feedback. Align the product portfolio to outcomes across SQDC and total cost of ownership. Work with both internal and external cross-functional teams to deliver features and products. Prioritize investments using business cases and ROI / NPV, balance foundational capabilities with near-term wins. Establish decision frameworks for internal development vs. procurement vs. partnerships. Define IP strategy for test measurement innovations : invention harvesting, patent filings, and trade secret protection. Coordinate with Legal and Engineering to protect differentiators and freedom-to-operate. Utilizes Flight Deck to drive continuous improvement. Embraces and integrates Lean principles into operations, utilizing proven toolkits for daily management and problem solving. Supports LEAN adoption and implementation of LEAN strategy across organization. Influences functional and operations teams and / or projects with varied levels resource requirements, risk, and / or complexity. Leads teams to find creative solutions to address complex problems that impact the organization. Has ability to evaluate quality of information received and questions conflicting data for analysis. Utilizes expertise and judgement to solve problems, leveraging skills and analytic thinking as required. Communicates complex messages and negotiates mainly internally with others to adopt a different point of view and gain buy-in across the organization. Influences peers for support and may negotiate with external partners, vendors, or customers as required. Stays informed of industry and customer trends that may inform work. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer Science. Minimum of 6 additional years of experience in a Technical or Engineering position. Due to the nature of the duties of this position, this role requires the individual to obtain and maintain US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. citizenship. Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. Ability and willingness to work flexible and off-shift hours when business needs dictate. Ability and willingness to travel to and support operations at offsite locations when business needs dictate.

Desired Characteristics

Post graduate degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or computer science is desirable. Prior experience in product strategy, technology management, or product development in test / measurement, validation, or adjacent domains. Demonstrated experience building multi-year technology roadmaps and managing product portfolios. Proven ability to translate VOC into differentiated product strategies and measurable outcomes. Experience with Build / Buy / Partner decisions, vendor management, and market / competitive research. Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Project management and execution experience in a cross-functional team environment with projects of moderate complexity across a matrixed organization. Strong organizational skills with proven ability to lead multiple initiatives / projects to completion simultaneously. Familiarity with aerospace test environment; prior test measurements & instrumentation experience preferred. Experience leading teams directly or indirectly; team champion and advocate, with effective leadership / team building skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining focus on SQDC priorities. Ability to interface effectively with all levels within the company as well as organizations outside GE.

Additional Information

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