Product Manager Yard Switches Job Job in Grain Valley, Missouri US
Product Manager Yard Switches Job
The Yard Switch Product Manager drives the development of GE's Yard Switch Machine products. He / she is responsible for the competiveness of the product in terms of features, functionality, price, and quality. Essential Responsibilities - Lead the planning and prioritization of product features in cooperation with Commercial Marketing, Sales organizations, and Engineering - Create, Collect, analyze and specify user requirements - Develop the product concept proposals for new development programs and releases - Produce the appropriate content for demos, manuals, marketing material, etc. - Provide consultation support for internal and external key-customers (solution proposals, feasibility studies, lockout specs, tender responses, etc.) - Support tradeshows and demonstration presentations - Provide internal product training - Continuously seeking ways to optimize the benefits and cost of the product offerings - Analyze competitive offers Qualifications/Requirements: - Bachelor's of Science in Engineering or Business-related discipline with a minimum of 3 years of commercial and/or technical experience - OR - Associate's Degree in an Engineering-related discipline with a minimum of 7 years of experience marketing control systems software - OR - High School Diploma / GED and a minimum of 10 years of direct experience marketing control systems software Additional Eligibility Qualifications 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 background investigation and drug screen. Desired Characteristics - Excellent oral and written communications skills - Strong analytical and process skills - Strong project management skills - Ability to work effectively within a matrix environment - Product Management / Marketing expertise, including: market trends / analysis, NPI process, product roadmap development, product life-cycle management - Leadership skills to lead teams and shape / lead growth vision and marketing strategy - Innovation develop new ideas through collaboration and execute on creative ideas - Team oriented ability to motivate and work well with diverse, cross-functional teams - Proven ability to work globally-Proven ability to influence and negotiate internally and with customers Why join one great company when you can join many? We are more than 280,000 people with jobs that range from biochemist to finance specialist to wind energy engineer. We re passionate about making life better with new ideas and technologies. We re diverse, supporting our communities in more than 140 countries. Experience personal growth and competency development as part of the GE team. Around the world, we are helping build the healthcare, transportation and aviation of the new century. GE Transportation is a global technology leader and supplier to the railroad, marine, drilling, wind and mining industries. We provide freight passenger locomotives, railway signaling and communications systems, information technology solutions, marine engines, motorized drive systems for mining trucks and drills, high-quality replacement parts and value added services. With sales in excess of $4.5 billion, GE Transportation is headquartered in Erie, PA, and employs approximately 10,000 employees worldwide. Learn more about GE Transportation today! PLEASE NOTE: Grain Valley, MO is the preferred location, however Melbourne, FL location may be considered. To stay connected with exciting news and the latest job opportunities from Aviation, Energy and Transportation, follow us on twitter: @geconnections Nearest Major Market: Kansas City Job Segments: Aviation, Biochemistry, Energy, Engineer, Engineering, Management, Manager, Marketing, Marketing Manager, Operations, PLM, Product Manager, Project Manager, Science, Social Media, Technology, Wind Energy