Senior Product Manager – FMS

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Oversee the Flight Management Systems (FMS) product line as part of the Connected Aircraft portfolio.

• Collaborate with various departments including sales, engineering, contracts, finance, marketing, and program management.

• Establish and implement product strategy, develop investment plans, understand customer requirements, create unique solutions, and drive business expansion.

• Create, sustain, and revise product line strategies and technology roadmaps.

• Assess customer requirements, competitive landscape, and investment priorities.

• Provide strategy updates during regular business reviews and monitor actions and commitments.

• Involve customers early and represent the product line at industry events, technical discussions, presentations, and demonstrations.

• Discover and pursue new business opportunities while formulating competitive strategies for success.

• Assist with pricing and gate review processes.

• Direct cross-functional proposal development alongside engineering, pricing, contracts, and commercial operations.

• Manage product execution for assigned programs, act as a primary customer liaison, and ensure alignment across the integrated product team.

• Oversee investment planning, including IR&D projects, and prioritize development initiatives with engineering.

• Seek and pursue external funding opportunities, proof-of-concept activities, and technology validation efforts.

• Establish and nurture external partnerships, informing make/buy decisions.

• Analyze industry trends, customer needs, and competitive activities as a market intelligence leader.

• Review, maintain, and authenticate the product opportunity pipeline.

• Manage product line marketing materials, including presentations, website content, and standard collateral.

• Assist with the intellectual property strategy and patent evaluations with application engineering.

• Monitor the financial performance of the product line, validate actual results, and assist with forecasting.

• Provide leadership updates regarding performance, risks, opportunities, and execution progress.

• Support the Boeing 737 FMS update program.

• Implement GE Aerospace operating principles and FLIGHT DECK principles, emphasizing lean execution, continuous improvement, and customer focus.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field.

• At least 7 years of pertinent experience in avionics, including product management, program management, systems engineering, or engineering roles.

• Willingness to travel up to 25% as necessary.

• U.S. citizenship status is required.

• Must demonstrate U.S. Person status for access to U.S. export-controlled information, including lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, asylee, or refugee status.

• Legally permitted to work in the United States.

• Strong understanding of systems, hardware, and/or software design.

• Previous experience with Flight Management Systems (FMS) or similar aircraft systems.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional programs, projects, or teams.

• Strong skills in product and program management.

• Excellent business judgment and decision-making capabilities.

• Experience in strategic planning, market analysis, and business case development.

• Proficient in documenting plans, communicating effectively, and driving execution.

• Strong customer-centric approach.

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

• Capacity to influence across functions and establish strong working relationships both internally and externally.

• Must attend in-person New Hire Orientation on Day 1 if working remotely.

• Successful completion of a drug screening, if applicable.

• May be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

• Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace.

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

• Participation in the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan.

• 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and additional retirement contributions from the company.

• Fidelity resources and planning consultants available.

• Tuition assistance offered.

• Adoption assistance provided.

• Paid parental leave available.

• Disability insurance included.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Paid time off for vacation or illness.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Engaging and challenging career paths.

• Competitive compensation packages.

• Remote work opportunities may be considered based on candidate qualifications.

• Annual discretionary bonuses provided.

• Commission potential based on established plans.