Product Leader

Job Description SummaryAt GE Aerospace, we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. You will be part of a team that embraces your drive, your curiosity, and your unique ideas and perspectives. Most importantly, you will share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world.
About the Role
Vandalia is where GE Aerospace develops, builds, and services the electrical power systems that generate, convert, control, and distribute power on board aircraft. This role leads the product side of that work. As Product Leader, you will own the lifecycle of a power-generation product portfolio, from strategy and development through execution and business performance.
Based in Vandalia, OH and working on site, you will set the direction for the portfolio, lead the Program Managers who deliver it, and make decisions that shape the business, the products, and the people who depend on your leadership.
Job Description
In this role you will:
Define and communicate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for the portfolio
Lead and develop a team of Program Managers overseeing multiple product initiatives
Convert strategic priorities into executable programs, milestones, and measurable outcomes for customers and GE
Partner with engineering, operations, supply chain, finance, commercial, contracts, and customer teams to deliver results
Establish portfolio governance, operating cadence, and escalation processes
Track program performance, risks, dependencies, resource needs, delivery, customer impact, and financial results
Remove execution barriers and lead portfolio trade-off decisions across value, technical feasibility, resources, and risk
Ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC) priorities and customer requirements are achieved
Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer focus
Coach employees and give performance feedback to build capability in program execution, stakeholder management, risk management, and communication
The Ideal Candidate
You are an experienced leader passionate about growing individuals, teams and building positive culture. You are a product and program leader who combines strategic vision with disciplined execution – striking the right balance between process and results. You are energized by complex portfolios, accountable for outcomes, and committed to developing those around you. You know how to make hard trade-off calls, keep cross-functional teams aligned, and bring others along with you.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations, or a related field
Minimum 5 years of experience in product management, program management, or business leadership
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in regulated, industrial, or highly technical environments
Familiarity with product lifecycle management and stage-gate or agile execution methods
Strong financial skills, including budget management, forecasting, and investment trade-off analysis
Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex product or program portfolios
Additional Information
Ability and willingness to sit on-site at the facility in Vandalia, OH
This position requires U.S. citizenship status.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).
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.
GE Aerospace 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 drug screen (as applicable). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes