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About NAES

At NAES, you’ll find engaging and challenging career opportunities across conventional power generation, renewable energy, energy storage, grid operations and complex industrial facilities. At every level of the company, our people share a common goal: to instill confidence in our clients through a steadfast commitment to safety, integrity, and the quality of our work.

NAES is largest independent operator of power facilities in the industry, managing more than 400 facilities and over 60 GW of generation under contract across the United States, Canada, Mexico and the UK. Powered by a team of roughly 4,000 people, we now support the full life cycle of energy and industrial plants — from development and construction through operations, optimization, digital transformation and decommissioning — giving our employees the opportunity to grow their careers while helping to modernize the critical infrastructure that keeps communities running.

Summary

The Gas Turbine Generator Product Manager is responsible for leading the global strategy, development, and execution of generator products and services.  Combine deep technical expertise in generator technology, capability enhancement, restoration, and 50Hz/60Hz conversion with strong leadership in supply chain, service business growth, and operational excellence.

Primary Duties

Product Strategy & Lifecycle Management

• Define and execute global product strategy for generator upgrades, restorations, and frequency conversion solutions.
• Manage full product lifecycle, including new product introduction, enhancements, and obsolescence planning.
• Conduct market and competitive analysis to position offerings for growth and differentiation.

Technology & Capability Leadership

• Lead development of advanced generator technologies, including uprates, efficiency improvements, and reliability enhancements.
• Define generator capability limits (thermal, electrical, mechanical) and develop solutions to safely extend performance envelopes.
• Collaborate with engineering on innovations in insulation systems, rotor/stator design, cooling technologies, and digital solutions.

Restoration, Life Extension & Conversion Solutions

• Develop and standardize restoration programs (rewinds, rotor refurbishments, insulation upgrades) for aging fleets.
• Lead lifecycle extension strategies balancing cost, performance, and risk.
• Own development and execution of 50Hz ↔ 60Hz conversion solutions, including feasibility, risk assessment, and implementation.
• Support diagnostics, failure analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Service Business Development & Growth

• Build and scale a high-margin generator service business, including upgrades, field services, and long-term service agreements (LTSAs).
• Define service offerings, value propositions, and go-to-market strategies.
• Partner with sales to expand installed base penetration and drive aftermarket revenue growth.
• Develop standardized service packages and global execution models.

Commercial Leadership

• Own commercial strategy, including pricing, margin expansion, and contract structuring.
• Develop winning proposals, technical solutions, and business cases (ROI, payback, lifecycle value).
• Lead or support customer negotiations with strong technical and financial positioning.
• Align product offerings with customer needs and market demand.

Supply Chain Management

• Lead supply chain strategy for generator components and services, ensuring cost competitiveness, quality, and delivery reliability.
• Develop supplier partnerships, qualification processes, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Drive cost reduction through should-cost analysis, design optimization, and sourcing strategies.
• Manage risks related to long-lead materials, logistics, and global supply constraints.

Operational Excellence (Quality, Cost, Delivery)

• Establish and drive operational performance metrics across product and service lines (quality, cost, delivery, safety).
• Ensure high standards of operational quality through robust processes, inspections, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee delivery performance, including on-time execution of projects, outages, and field services.
• Partner with manufacturing and field operations to improve productivity, reduce cycle times, and eliminate defects.
• Implement lessons learned and best practices across global operations.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Serve as the central point of coordination between engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, field service, and commercial teams.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to deliver integrated solutions on time and within budget.
• Provide leadership, training, and technical guidance across global teams.

Financial Ownership & Performance Management

• Own product line and service P&L, including revenue growth, margin expansion, and cost control.
• Track KPIs related to operational performance, customer satisfaction, and financial outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement across technical, commercial, and operational domains.

Working Relationship

The Gas Turbine Generator Product Manager reports to the Director of Product Management / Business Line Leader. Does not have any direct reports.

Compensation 

The initial compensation is $137,500 to $158,100

Job Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education or equivalent.

• Preferred Education: MBA

• Years of Experience:
  • 10 years of experience in power generation, with strong focus on generators or rotating equipment.
  • Experience in generator technology, restoration, upgrades, and retrofit programs.
  • Experience with 50Hz and 60Hz systems and conversion projects.
  • Strong background in supply chain, sourcing, and operations.
  • Experience building or growing a service/aftermarket business.

• Preferred Experience:
  • Experience in product management, business line leadership, or general management.
  • Knowledge of global power markets, grid codes, and regulatory environments.

• Licenses/Certification: Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement certification (preferred)

• Software/Equipment Knowledge:

• Other Considerations:
  • Customer focused approach
  • Cross-functional leadership and influence
  • Strong commercial and financial acumen
  • Results driven with focus on execution excellence
  • Familiarity with digital solutions (monitoring, diagnostics, predictive maintenance).
  • Strong financial modeling and project management skills.
  • Strategic and entrepreneurial mindset
  • Deep technical and operational expertise
  • Supply chain and cost leadership

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Normal working hours are 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. Monday through Friday.  The employee may sit at a desk and use a computer workstation for long periods, stand, walk, use hands and fingers, climb stairs; balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk and hear.  

Fit for Duty

All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening. There are extensive smoking restrictions in and around the facility.

NAES Safe

Safety is a core value of NAES and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times.  Additionally, employees are required to adhere to all safety warnings and posted safety signs whenever on company property.  Furthermore, employees must follow all NAES safety rules and procedures.  Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each employee’s performance.