Product Owner, Telecom – Distribution & Industrial

GE Vernova

. Own and maintain the product backlog for the D&I wireless and edge portfolio .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeMassy • FranceSeniorLeadWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in product ownership and management within the telecommunications sector, with a strong focus on Agile methodologies and backlog prioritization. Capable of translating customer insights into actionable requirements while ensuring alignment across global teams and technical stakeholders.

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Product OwnershipAgile MethodologiesTelecommunications ExperienceRequirements DefinitionBacklog Management

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Hard Skills

Product ManagementSystems EngineeringRequirement PrioritizationData AnalysisProcess Automation

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationCustomer EngagementLeadership

Tools & Technologies

JiraAzure DevOpsAirfocusPolarionDOORS

Certifications & Qualifications

SAFe POPMCSPO

Industry Keywords

Wireless CommunicationsPLTELTE5GDistribution AutomationSCADAAMIDER CommunicationsBroadband Powerline CommunicationMicrowave Link Engineering

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudIoT

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and maintain the product backlog for the D&I wireless and edge portfolio
Translate portfolio strategy and multi-year roadmaps into prioritized epics, features, and enablers
Act as Content Authority and make trade-offs across scope, cost, schedule, and quality
Translate customer insights, field feedback, and standards obligations into clear, testable system requirements
Maintain requirements traceability and change control
Own backlog and release execution across private LTE/PLTE Core and RAN, wireless edge devices, industrial IoT platforms, distribution automation edge applications, broadband powerline communications, and microwave/narrowband radio systems
Act as the voice of the customer to R&D and NPI teams
Lead backlog refinement, support PI Planning and NPI tollgate reviews, and validate delivered value against acceptance criteria and Definition of Done
Partner with System Architects on feature content, platform enablers, and cross-team or supplier dependencies
Align releases with multi-generation product plans, business plans, and NPI cycles
Integrate product security, safety, certification, and type-approval requirements into the backlog
Prioritize sustaining work, firmware maintenance, security patches, obsolescence redesign, product EOL, and installed-base migration
Drive alignment across Technology/R&D, Global Supply Chain, Sourcing, Services, Quality, and Commercial teams
Partner with Technical Coordinators, Team Product Owners, and Scrum Masters
Support the Senior Product Manager with business cases, cost targets, pricing structures, competitive analysis, and technology analysis
Lead customer requirement workshops, pilots, field trials, and user acceptance testing
Support global commercial teams, ITO, and OTR with release content, roadmap clarity, configuration guidance, and technical support arbitration
Contribute to launch readiness, value propositions, sales enablement materials, and conference papers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Minimum 8 years of experience in product ownership, product management, systems engineering, or technical development within the Utility/Industrial Communication segment in a multicultural environment
Prior telecom industry experience focused on wireless communications, including PLTE/LTE/5G, Wi-Fi, microwave backhaul, mission-critical wireless networks, IP, and Cloud
Demonstrated experience defining and prioritizing requirements and backlogs in an Agile or SAFe environment
Proven experience working successfully with global teams and customers
Experience using AI-driven tools for requirement drafting, data analysis, or process automation
Schedule flexibility to collaborate across global time zones
Willingness to travel up to 40%
Desired: SAFe POPM, CSPO, or equivalent product ownership certification
Desired: Understanding of energy, industrial, and transportation sectors; distribution automation, SCADA, AMI, or DER communications
Desired: Broadband Powerline communication or licensed microwave link engineering experience
Desired: Familiarity with DNP3, MQTT, IEC 60870-5-101/104, IEC 62443, NERC CIP, IEEE 1613, and IEC 61850-3
Desired: Proficiency with Jira, Airfocus, Azure DevOps, Polarion, or DOORS
Desired: Lean process or transformation experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement with 3 days in the Massy office
Relocation assistance not provided