Sr Product Manager - FMS

The Connected Aircraft Navigation Systems Sr. Product Manager will lead the Flight Management Systems (FMS) product line within our Connected Aircraft portfolio. In this role, you will work cross-functionally with sales, engineering, contracts, finance, marketing, and program management to define and execute product strategy, shape investment plans, capture customer needs, build differentiated solutions, and drive business growth.

You will be responsible for developing product roadmaps, supporting new business opportunities, managing product development efforts, and delivering financial results for your product line. This role requires both strategic thinking and strong execution, with a focus on aligning customer needs, technology development, and business priorities.

You will also partner closely with other product managers across the Connected Aircraft portfolio, helping balance priorities as proposal and program activity shifts across the team. One of the immediate priorities for this role will be supporting the Boeing 737 FMS update program.

Note:

The preferred location for this role is at the Grand Rapids, Michigan or Clearwater, FL, but remote work within the United States may be considered based on candidate qualifications.

• Develop, maintain, and update product line strategies and technology roadmaps to support business growth and long-term market competitiveness

• Define how the product line will win in the market by evaluating customer needs, competitive positioning, and investment priorities

• Present strategy updates in regular business reviews and track progress on actions and commitments

• Partner with Sales and Customer Account Managers to engage customers early, influence future opportunities, and represent the product line through industry events, technical discussions, presentations, and demonstrations

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities by shaping solutions that address customer needs, developing competitive win strategies, and supporting pricing and gate review activities

• Lead cross-functional teams to develop proposals, including coordination with engineering, pricing, contracts, and commercial operations to build compelling, executable offers

• Lead product execution for assigned programs, serving as a key customer interface and driving alignment across the integrated product team

• Own investment planning for the product line, including IR&D projects, and partner with engineering to prioritize development efforts based on strategic roadmap needs and near-term business opportunities

• Identify and pursue external funding opportunities, including early customer engagement, proof-of-concept activities, and technology validation efforts

• Build and manage external partnerships that strengthen the product portfolio, close capability gaps, and inform make/buy decisions

• Serve as a market intelligence leader for the product line by monitoring industry trends, customer needs, and competitive activity

• Coordinate with program and sales teams to review, maintain, and validate the product opportunity pipeline

• Own product line marketing content, including presentation materials, website content, and other standard collateral

• Partner with application engineering to support intellectual property strategy, including patent reviews in key technology areas

• Manage product line financial performance, including validation of actual results and support for forecasting

• Provide regular updates to leadership on product line performance, risks, opportunities, and execution progress

• Operate with strong planning, clear accountability, and disciplined business processes consistent with GE Aerospace’s operating principles for continuous improvement,…