Product Lifecycle Management Jobs in North Dakota

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Reporting to the A&C Senior Product Manager – Marine Automation, the DP product manager will be responsible for the development and implementation of the DP business strategy for Power Conversion through the identification of growth opportunities, platform convergence, new technologies, partnerships and lifecycle planning.

The Dynamic Positioning Product Manager plays an important role in the product lifecycle process and is responsible for ensuring the overall structure of the complete DP solution meets the demands of high availability systems while ensuring they are easy to use, efficient to configure, resilient and cyber secure. The product manager has experience in marine automation area and has experience of contributing to the design and direction of DP systems.

JOB DESCRIPTION

In this role you will focus on:

Product Strategy & Roadmap
- Understand DP trends in Navy, Offshore & Merchant and identify growth opportunities.
- Develop and maintain the DP product roadmap aligned with company objectives and market trends.
- Identify new opportunities for product innovation and differentiation.
- Define and implement the Multi-Generational Product Plan (MGPP), working closely with the business teams.

Market & Customer Insights
- Conduct market research and competitive analysis to understand customer requirements and emerging technologies.
- Engage with key stakeholders, including shipowners, operators, and classification societies.
- Develop customer connections through presenting papers, attending trade shows and key customer visits, focused on what problems our customers want us to solve.
- Use customer and market feedback to produce lifecycle strategies and develop value propositions.

Product Management & Development
- Manage product portfolio, and ensure a competitive position and product vitality.
- Deliver product and solution developments to meet strategic, lifecycle and project requirements.
- Work with product and program engineering manager to build a multi-year technology roadmap.
- Communicate and sync with regional teams to ensure the growth strategy is well understood.
- Pro-actively manage product convergence, while providing a cost-effective roadmap for customer migration.
- Optimize key supply chain relationships. Understand and implement cost management strategies.
- Participate in the Product & Technology Board meetings to ensure strategy is aligned.
- Work closely with Product Management organisation to ensure product family solutions work well together.

Commercial Support
- Work closely with sales and marketing teams to develop go-to-market strategies.
- Provide technical and commercial support during customer engagements and bids.

Compliance & Standards
- Ensure DP systems meet IMO, DP Class (DP1, DP2, DP3), and relevant classification society requirements.
- Stay updated on regulatory changes and integrate them into product planning.

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- Demonstrated proficiency and sustained experience in marine systems, offshore operations, or DP technology.
- Strong understanding of DP principles, thruster control, and vessel automation.
- Proven experience in product management or technical leadership roles.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Skills:

- Familiarity with DP software, sensors, and integration with propulsion systems.
- Knowledge of offshore energy markets (oil & gas, renewables).
- Experience with Agile product development methodologies.
- Knowledge of the disciplines and inter-relationship between product management and supply chain, engineering/technology & related functions, costing systems, financial reporting measures.
- Good knowledge of Cyber security (IEC 62443, NIST etc.).
- Strategically aware, coupled with tactical implementation experience. Strong analytical skills with ability to identify and explain critical issues. Six sigma/lean awareness is preferred.
- Experience of operating in a matrix environment with strong relationship-building capability, able to work effectively across functions.
- Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, capable of influencing and driving a strategic agenda. Strong oral & written communication skills. A great communicator at all levels of a business.
- Excellent team player.
- Global thinker.

You can expect from us

- Challenging and exciting projects.
- A work environment where we understand that not everyone has the same expectations about their jobs, careers and work-life balance and we are happy to discuss flexibility requirements.
- Attractive compensation.
- Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits are: Employer pension contribution (not subject to individual contribution), Income protection, Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance.
- 26 days vacation + bank holidays.

About us:

GE Vernova is a world leader in the energy solutions market with a portfolio of energy businesses across the globe. Grid Solutions provides equipment, systems, and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition – and we want you to be part of that change and enjoy imagination at work.

If you are ready to make a difference and usher in a new era of clean, reliable energy, come join us.

About GEV Power Conversion and Storage:

GE’s Power Conversion business, part of GE Vernova, provides electrification systems that are critical to customers’ power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with some of the world’s major energy, maritime and industrial organizations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, drives and control technologies.

Why we come to work:

At GE Vernova, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No