Product Lifecycle Risk Leader

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop and oversee the enterprise lifecycle risk management framework, which includes the operating model, governance structure, enterprise risk register, and a roadmap for continuous improvement.

• Lead the creation, calibration, and ongoing enhancement of risk assessment methodologies, scoring systems, prioritization processes, and escalation procedures.

• Manage the enterprise lifecycle risk and mitigation portfolio, which encompasses governance schedules, SIOP and leadership escalations, integrated recovery strategies, resource and funding alignment, and verified risk resolution.

• Collaborate with Product Management on sustainment, technology upgrades, installed-base considerations, and NPI roadmap decisions using data-driven analysis and mitigation strategies.

• Work alongside Engineering to assess technical requirements and develop redesign and qualification roadmaps, as well as capacity planning efforts.

• Partner with Sourcing and Materials to address lifecycle supply risks, supplier intelligence, demand and inventory planning, alternate-source strategies, last-time-buy execution, and supply continuity assurance.

• Collaborate with Finance to verify exposure, investments, spending, business cases, mitigated impacts, and portfolio reporting.

• Establish and manage the lifecycle obsolescence management system, which includes data standards, portfolio analytics, risk dashboards, and performance metrics.

• Mentor and develop future team members, including those in analytics and program management roles.

• Foster a robust cross-functional community of practice.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, operations, business, program management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

• Significant experience leading complex programs, portfolios, product lifecycle initiatives, or supply-risk projects in sectors such as industrial, energy, electronics, aerospace, defense, or other long-lifecycle product domains.

• Proven experience in coordinating efforts across engineering, product management, sourcing, supply chain, operations, finance, and senior business stakeholders.

• Familiarity with product sustainment, component obsolescence, supplier continuity, material risk management, technology transitions, redesign initiatives, or new product introductions.

• Proficient in utilizing analytical and business-case methodologies to convert complex technical or supply data into actionable leadership recommendations.

• Experience in establishing or scaling a cross-functional capability, program management office, governance process, or portfolio management system.

• Knowledge of industrial electronics, controls, embedded systems, or other products necessitating long-term supportability.

• Background in component obsolescence, DMSMS, product sustainment, technology refresh, supplier lifecycle intelligence, or long-term service support.

• Experience in leading redesign initiatives, alternate-source qualifications, last-time buy strategies, product transitions, or customer migration programs.

• Proficient in using product lifecycle management, enterprise resource planning, business intelligence, or supplier risk data.

• Experienced in data governance, risk modeling, dashboard creation, or portfolio analytics.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Successful completion of a drug screening, if applicable.

• Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time.

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus.

• Coverage for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs.

• Access to a Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.

• Employee Assistance Program providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.

• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan.

• Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.

• Contributions to retirement from the company.

• Resources from Fidelity and financial planning consultants.

• Tuition assistance.

• Adoption assistance.

• Paid parental leave.

• Disability benefits.

• Life insurance coverage.

• 12 paid holidays.

• Permissive time off.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Relocation assistance is not provided.