Program Manager

Program Manager - Passenger Locomotive

Job Description Job Number: 1437226 Business GE Transportation Business Segment: Transportation About Us: GE is planning for tomorrow. Where will you be? For more than 125 years, GE has been respected for its performance and innovative spirit. GE people worldwide are dedicated to turning imaginative ideas into leading products and services that help solve some of the world's toughest problems. Looking for a challenge where your experience is valued? Come see what you can achieve as a leader with GE Transportation! Posted Position Title: Program Manager Passenger Locomotive Career Level: Experienced Function Product Management Function Segment: Product Management Location: United States U.S. State, China or Canada Provinces: Pennsylvania City: Lawrence Park Postal Code: 16531-0001 Relocation Assistance No Role Summary/Purpose: The Program Manager Passenger Locomotive directs a cross functional team in the development of new products and managing existing platforms to meet customer needs. Youll be responsible for translating customer requirements, applicable regulatory requirements and competitive products into defined requirements for new and or revised product offerings. Key priorities will include the products be successful in the marketplace while meeting GETS financial goals commitments. Essential Responsibilities - Provide leadership, direction, and control for all aspects of the products being developed from identifying the needs / requirements, to issuance of marketing guide specifications, to getting business signoff on the business case / investment required thru to implementation and life cycle completion of the product - Provide project leadership for worldwide sales, design, manufacture, installation, operational support, and service of assigned projects - Provide project / program management that meets or exceeds the financial objectives and expected level of customer satisfaction for the products introduced - Set organizational goals to meet program schedule milestones - Provide leadership to direct reports; includes staffing, training, and evaluation - Influence profitable growth of the business by developing processes and systems that will result in product competitively priced products - Support the sales effort thru development of effective sales tools and sales force training, participation in customer / industry meetings as needed to facilitate the sales process and to better understand needs requirements for product development are achieved Qualifications/Requirements: - Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college - At least 8 additional years of experience in product management 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 communication skills - Strong interpersonal and leadership skills - Ability to work with external and internal customers - Proven ability to effectively negotiate (both internally and externally) - Experience with highly engineered products preferred - Capable of planning and executing major initiatives 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. Were passionate about making life better with new ideas and technologies. Were 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: Lawrence Park, PA is the preferred location, however other U.S. locations may be considered. To stay connected with exciting news and the latest job opportunities from Aviation, Energy and Transportation, follow us on twitter: @geconnections