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Virtualization Product Owner

Hybrid in Zamudio·Full-time·Added 2 months ago

GE Vernova

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Overview

Job details

  • Permanent contract

    Full-time hours.

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    GE Vernova doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Be near Zamudio for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

The role

Job Description SummaryGE Vernova is seeking a Virtualization Product Owner to lead the strategy and roadmap for our virtualized protection and control systems within our Grid Automation team.Job Description

The Virtualization Product Owner will define and drive the virtualization strategy and roadmap for our Grid Automation portfolio, bridging the gap between customer needs and technical execution.

You will act as the voice of the product, translating complex market requirements into clear technical plans while guiding the R&D team through the development lifecycle. This role is central to our mission of virtualizing protection and control applications, helping to make energy grids more efficient, adaptable, and future-ready.

What you'll do

  • Drivingthe product vision and strategy for virtualized protection, control, and edge-computing applications.
  • Buildingand prioritizing the product roadmap by balancing customer value, business objectives, and technical innovation.
  • Creatingclear, actionable requirements that translate complex market and stakeholder needs for the engineering teams.
  • Leadingbacklog management and decision-making on release timing to ensure efficient and high-quality product delivery.
  • Collaboratingacross engineering, UX/UI, and marketing teams to ensure a seamless path from development to market launch.
  • Improvingproduct performance through continuous feedback loops, data analysis, and iterative enhancements.

How you'll work

  • Willingness and ability to travel internationally on a quarterly basis to support global team alignment.

This is a permanent position based in our Bilbao office or alternatively in Stafford, UK or Dubai. We have a hybrid working model which gives you the flexibility to work from our offices and from home.

description

Do you want to drive the future of digital energy by defining the strategy for virtualized protection and control systems?

GE Vernova is looking for an exceptionalVirtualization Product Ownerto join ourGrid Automationteam based inBilbao, Spain.

GE Vernova - The Energy to Change the World

With over 130 years of experience and proven innovation, GE Vernova is leading a new era of energy. We are electrifying the world while working to decarbonize it. Our name reflects our mission. "GE" carries a legacy of quality and ingenuity. "Ver" signals Earth's lush ecosystems, while "Nova" nods to a new era of lower-carbon energy we are helping to deliver.

Focused on the future, GE Vernova is accelerating the shift to reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. We help customers power economies and deliver electricity vital to health, safety, and quality of life.

Electrification

Our Electrification solutions modernize grids, enable renewable integration, and strengthen energy systems. From software topower conversionand storage, we help create smarter, more resilient energy networks.

Skills for Success

You should be a visionary product professional with a strong technical background and a passion for industrial automation, with:

  • The ability to translate complex technical concepts and market trends into a cohesive product roadmap.
  • The capability to engage effectively with both highly technical engineering teams and non-technical stakeholders.
  • An understanding of Agile methodologies and how to drive product development in a fast-paced environment.
  • An expertise in virtualization technologies, such as hypervisors and virtualized application architectures, ideally within power or industrial systems.
  • A keen interest in the future of digital substations and grid modernization.

A formal education in Engineering, Science, or a related technical field is nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements in product management or systems engineering.

We're determined to be the best place to grow

We believe that strong careers are built on a variety of experiences, strong connections, and continuous development. We're committed to providing you the tools to navigate and shape a strong career journey that aligns with a healthy work-life balance. No two careers are the same, and yours should reflect your personal and professional goals. Your people leader and trusted mentors will support you through navigating your journey.

We also prioritize fair pay, performance-based rewards, and wellbeing programs for you and your family. With opportunities to move across teams and functions, your career can keep evolving while sustainability stays at the core of everything we do.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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About GE Vernova

GE Vernova is a global energy company formed from the spin-off of General Electric's power, renewable energy, and electrification segments. It provides technology and services across the energy value chain, including onshore and offshore wind turbines, gas and steam power plants, hydroelectric systems, and grid electrification solutions. With roots in GE's century-old engineering heritage, the company operates on a global scale, serving utilities, independent power producers, and industrial customers in more than 100 countries.

In Spain, GE Vernova has a significant presence, particularly in wind energy, with offices and operational hubs in Barcelona and Madrid. The company is a major player in Spain's renewable energy sector, contributing to the country's wind power infrastructure and offering roles in engineering, logistics, and remote operations. For international professionals, GE Vernova offers opportunities to work on cutting-edge energy technologies in a country that is a European leader in wind power, with a multicultural work environment and competitive benefits.

Industry
Energy
Founded
2024
Employees
50,000–100,000
Headquarters
Cambridge, USA
In Spain
Barcelona, Madrid
Website
gevernova.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • GE Vernova is a Fortune 500 company with a global workforce of around 80,000 employees, offering strong career mobility across countries.
  • Spain is a key market for GE Vernova's wind business, with offices in Barcelona and Madrid, making it a hub for renewable energy engineering roles.
  • The company offers internships and early-career programs in Spain, such as the BIO Technical Office Team intern role, which can be a gateway for international graduates.
  • GE Vernova's remote operations centers in Spain provide opportunities for technical roles like ROC Technical Lead, which involve monitoring wind farms across Europe.
  • As a spin-off from GE, the company retains a strong engineering culture and offers access to advanced training and development programs.

In their own words

About the company & team

Every action shapes our future. That's why our north star is a culture of impact, where everyone is empowered to thrive and achieve.

Addressing the urgent need to build a more sustainable electric power system while improving the trajectory of climate change emissions are global priorities, and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify to thrive and decarbonize the world. We play a significant role in leading a new era of energy.

Our technology helps generate approximately twenty-five percent of the world's electricity today, and we are working to power the rest. If we want the future of energy to be different, then join us and be the difference. Together, we are the Energy of Change!

Additional information

We are passionate about creating an inclusive work environment. By valuing the ideas and contributions of a diverse workforce we help inspire others to grow, succeed, and raise the bar for everyone.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, GE Vernova is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both GE Vernova associates and applicants alike.

Join us at GE Vernova where results can be achieved by embracing a community of belonging.

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