Sr Staff Product Launch Manager

Job Description Summary

The Product Launch Manager plays a critical and central role in the GE Vernova product launch process, with responsibility of ensuring execution of go-to-market plans for all new products and services and accountability for ensuring products are launched successfully. This role requires someone with a combination of strong product/program management skills, consensus building, and an ability to coordinate with a variety of supporting teams. This position works closely with Product Marketing, Product Management, Product Engineering, Product Service/Support, Sales and the Executive team.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage all elements of the product launch process and ensure adherence to Go To Market process including value proposition articulation, development and execution of go-to-market plans and internal organizational readiness.
• Work with operational stakeholders to drive detail plans as appropriate.
• Develop best practices to facilitate high quality product releases.
• Apply the global product launch process to all product launches including inputs, timelines and key deliverables from cross-functional partners, managing multiple launches at the same time.
• Understand the scope and operational requirements and impacts of all cross functional teams for each launch.
• Work with the team to develop sales, services and partner training and any additional materials and information necessary to aid the teams in effectively selling and delivering new products to prospective and existing customers
• Maintain a calendar of future launches, communicating and educating launch process out to the operational stakeholders.
• Coordinate regular launch team meetings, publishing notes and action items to team members.
• Assist in the attainment of product revenue growth and attachment during the initial post-launch period through the development and implementation of new product marketing programs and enhancements to value proposition messaging
  
  

• For roles outside of the USA- This role requires significant experience (12+ years) in the Product/Program Management. Knowledge level is comparable to a Masters degree from an accredited university or college ( or a high school diploma with relevant experience).
• For roles in USA - Masters degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 12 years of experience in Job Family Group(s)/Function(s)).
  
  

• Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.
• Ability to quickly learn and understand Grid Software solutions
• Highly driven self-starter, motivated, with excellent communication and organization skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to effectively operate as a matrix manager in coordinating people and resources from multiple areas of the company
• Troubleshooting and creative problem solving skills
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to adapt well to new technologies
• Ability to handle several tasks and juggle multiple priorities
• Ability to work independently and productively in an unstructured environment
• Attention to detail in all areas of the position