Demand Optimization Product Line Leader

The Demand Optimization Product Line Leader is responsible for the development and implementation of a global business strategy for the Demand Optimization solution and will be measured on profit and loss activities such as: orders, growth and profitability with year one (2010) target of $2M in revenue and huge growth expectations to be $6M by 2011.

Essential Responsibilities *Manage 2 or more product managers and leverage a matrixed team of subject experts; owns global expansion plan for Smart Grid development and "go to market" strategy, leveraging all Transmission & Distribution profit and loss, partners and sales team

*The Product Line Leader defines commercial strategy for the business, ensures the growth and profitability of the product / service offerings by defining and allocating resources to execute necessary programs and by driving standard processes for fulfillment

*Provide the necessary strategic and overall product and line support to the Sales and Proposal development (Inquiry to Order) teams in the development of proposals in pursuit of specific opportunities; establish a new, solutions based sell

*Assist in formulating the order closing strategy for key strategic orders

*Supply market and competitive analysis for segment and input to operations on resource needs and training

*Provide leadership and support for new product introduction; market analysis, customer critical to quality measurement, identification and quantification of market needs, required new products and services or new features, required investment and return on investment

*Work with engineering segment leaders to keep standard specifications current with market conditions

Qualifications/Requirements *Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college

*Minimum of 5 years of business leadership and/or commercial experience

*Minimum 3 additional years product management and/or program management experience

*Minimum 1 year estimating experience

ELIGABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

*Willingness and ability to travel 40% of the time

Additional Eligibility Qualifications GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

Desired Characteristics *Transmission & Distribution industry experience / expertise

*Entrepreneurial experience; risk taker; big thinker, with proven ability to take concept to execution

*Strategic thinker and change agent with demonstrated influencing skills in a global environment

*Strong communication and team building skills

*Proven ability to produce results

*Demonstrated business / commercial skills to lead growth, development and profitability; deep domain knowledge and experience in the Utility industry, preferably in Electric Utilities and market/customers

*Strong analytical skills displaying creativity in solving problems with the aptitude to design work structures and reporting relationships based on complete understanding of the business and engineering concepts

*Ability to apply advanced aspects of technical / engineering area to practical business problems

* Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

* Demonstrated capability to establish business and execution priorities

* Experience in dealing effectively with customers at senior and technical levels

* High energy level and ability to influence across organizations

* Geographical Information System (GIS), EMS, DMS and/or Onboard Maintenance System (OMS) product knowledge

* Computer related degree

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