Sr Product Management Manager - Product Manager at General Electric - GE

Role Summary/Purpose:

This position is wing-to-wing responsible for our product offering in IT and Digital domain. The person will work closely with our own R&D organization, with other GE teams, and with external companies and partners, to build a world class product offering meeting the needs of our cardiovascular ultrasound customers.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Partner with internal and external domain experts to highlight emerging practice trends and product/content needs of the customer.
• Conduct product research to further understand the competitive profile for the segment and opportunities for growth.
• Work with regions to identify opportunities to create a “promise to the customer”, develop strategy, and build this into roadmap for product/segment.Work with regions to refine go-to-market strategy and service model. Work closely with marketing to translate clinical needs, market analysis, competitive analysis, and regulatory environment factors into actionable strategies and tactics for the product.
• Oversee NPIs, cooperate closely with R&D and functions to execute to targets, and facilitate trade-offs within program to fulfill business case.
• Develop value propositions for specific offerings, communicate these to extended team and customers.
• Regularly review product offering, look for areas to gain competitive edge through NPIs or end-of-life.
• Ensure right product quality. Drive product cost out for margin improvements.
• Evangelize for the product by presenting to customers and user groups; represent the product at trade shows and with media; sell product roadmap internally; participate in winning large deals; provide sales training, and generate enthusiasm for the product.
• Create a team environment that encourages innovation.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Product Management, Marketing, Engineering, Business Administration, healthcare or related field 6+ years’ experience in product management, product development, or related field including workflow experience with similar products.Excellent oral and written communications skillsStrong analytical and process skillsStrong project management skillsAbility to work effectively within a matrix environmentHealthcare product/industry/technical acumen, with special focus on IT products, cloud solutions, privacy & security, healthcare IT standards (HL7, DICOM, …), AI.

Desired Characteristics:

• MBA, Master’s degree or PhD in Product Management, Marketing, Engineering, Business Administration or related field.10+ years’ experience in product management, product development or related field.
• Good level of clinical knowledge, with focus on Cardiology and Cardiac Ultrasound.
• Deep Product Management/Marketing expertise, including: market trends/analysis, NPI process, product roadmap development, requirements, product life-cycle management,
• Leadership skills to lead teams and shape/lead growth vision and marketing strategyInnovation – 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 globallyProven ability to influence and negotiate internally and with customers.