Product Manager Sensors
GE Enterprise Solutions, Security (Minneapolis, Minnesota)

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CITY: Arden Hills STATE: Minnesota COUNTRY: USA Essential Functions (Responsibilities): Key role to drive GE Security Intrusion Detection product portfolio growth across the Americas region and take a global responsibility in wireless sensor by partnering with the sales and marketing team across the globe teams, developing regional and vertical market strategies and executing technical product roadmaps. Responsible for $50M in product sales, defining market strategies for new and existing products and serving as the key interface between the customer/market needs and the engineering organization. Among key responsibilities: * Assure profitable growth, both in the short- as well as in the long-term, by developing strategic marketing plans, bringing innovative products with clear advantage over competitive offerings in a smart way to the market * Work closely with the Engineering and Sales Leaders to develop and maintain the multi-generational-product-plans (MGPP) and evaluate possible Business Development opportunities * Drive the roll out of key NPI's, focus on the big swings * Ensure product portfolio represents the optimum between market requirements on one side and the possibilities and objectives of the Company on the other side * Follow-up on competition and complete competitive benchmarking in partnership with Marketing * Assume the role of liaison between the product and sales, customer service, logistics, manufacturing, engineering, and other supporting departments to prepare for new product introductions and product obsolescence * Track product performance after market introduction * Determine optimized pricing strategy for products and channels for the business * Prepare a plan for phasing-out / selling out of slow-moving or low-CM-generators * Monitor sales and contribution margin and escalates concerns with respect to performance * Review product line orders/CM trends to assist in forecasting * Responsible for revenues and margin targets for assigned product lines Qualifications/Requirements: * Must have a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering. * Must have at least 5 years Product Development / Management and /or Product Marketing experience * Global mind set, experience in leading and driving projects internationally * Previous experience in the Security industry or excellent track record in a strategic Product Management role within a different industry * Able to undertake frequent travel, up to 75% * Must submit your application for employment through www.gecareers.com to be considered. * Must be 18 years or older. * Must be willing to take a drug test as part of the selection process. * Must be willing to submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process. * Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. * Must be willing to work out of an office in Arden Hills, MN. * Must be willing to accept an annual salary that is not more than $110,000.00 Desired: * Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred. * Passionate and articulate speaker with excellent verbal communication and presentation skills General: About GE's Security Business GE Security, a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of the General Electric Company (NYSE: GE), is a leading supplier of security and life safety technologies, with operations in more than 35 countries and $1.8 billion in annual sales. GE Security offers one of the industry's broadest product portfolios, covering explosives and narcotics detection, intrusion and access control, video surveillance, key management, and fire detection. GE Security's products are used to protect people and property across a wide range of industries, including aviation, law enforcement, banking, education, healthcare, mass transit, residential and retail. GE Security was recently named Frost & Sullivan's 2006 Company of the Year for Homeland Security. For more information about GE Security and our products, please visit www.gesecurity.com. GE Security, making the world safer. Join an exceptional and energized team that shares a common belief in the value of creativity, operating with integrity, and leading through innovation. GE Security is focused on growth - growing revenues and growing leaders. Put your imagination to work!