Curtiss-Wright Corporation · 2 months ago
Senior Product Line Manager - Defense - Hybrid /Remote Position
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$144K/yr - $200K/yr
10+ years expCurtiss-Wright Corporation is a leader in delivering superior products and services for the defense and aerospace industries. They are seeking a Senior Product Line Manager to lead the secure embedded computing product business for the US DoD and other stakeholders, focusing on strategic planning, lifecycle management, and driving growth for high-value product lines.
AerospaceCommercialManufacturing
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Leads the development and execution of long-term product strategies, aligning with both business goals and evolving customer needs. Owns the portfolio management for high-value products and product lines, ensuring consistent market competitiveness, profitability, and technical leadership
Influences and shapes the product development lifecycle, from concept to obsolescence, ensuring that innovation, customer demands, and strategic priorities are met. Maintains market position of products by managing existing product lines and competitive market information. Participates in product modification, cost reduction, margin analysis, advertising and promotion, forecasting, product positioning and pricing strategies. (20%)
Leads market segmentation, detailed customer insights and competitive analysis to inform product direction and identify growth opportunities. Fosters and manages relationships with key accounts to ensure product alignment with customer requirements and strategic business goals. (20%)
Drives the integration of emerging technologies and innovative approaches to meet evolving industry requirements. Identifies and assesses new technological trends, market shifts, and potential disruptions that can be leveraged for product innovation. Ensures compliance with government regulations, export controls and internal quality standards. Leads and supports internal and customer audits related to product performance, certification and documentation. (20%)
Leads and mentors product management teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and high performance. Collaborates closely with senior leadership, including engineering, manufacturing, business development, finance and operations to ensure product execution is on track and aligned with corporate objectives. (20%)
Develops goals, budget and strategic business plans for their product lines. Recommends ways to expand sales and profitability in specific markets. Provides sales staff with comparative product analysis; feature and benefit summaries; supporting promotional material; target customers; and product marketing strategies. Conducts product training sessions and manages relevant trade shows. Works with Technical Publications and Engineering to ensure high-quality production of product technical literature. (20%)
Qualification
Required
Proven experience in managing large product portfolios with a strong track record of strategic decision-making and execution
Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels across the organization
Strong business acumen, with the ability to lead financial forecasting, P&L management, and resource allocation
Exceptional leadership skills, with experience mentoring and leading high-performing teams across multiple functions
Excellent communication skills, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, with focus on RF, GPS, and sensors
10-12 years' experience in electrical hardware design for embedded computing applications
Must be a US citizen and able to obtain and maintain a DOD Security clearance
Travel up to 20% per month; Travel up to 40% on occasion
Preferred
Master's degree in electrical engineering, with focus on RF, GPS, and sensors
Additional education and coursework in marketing, finance and/or business administration
Experience in RF circuit design incorporating GPS and other sensors, e.g., IMUs
Benefits
Paid Time Off
401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
Health and Wellness Benefits
Learning and Development Opportunities
Referral Program
Competitive Pay
Recognition
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Inclusive & Supportive Culture
Company
Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Curtiss-Wright Corporation is a diversified, multinational provider of highly engineered, technologically advanced products and services.
Founded in 1929Davidson, North Carolina, USA
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2012-04-02Acquired
1929-08-22IPO
Leadership Team
Lynn Bamford
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
Glenn Tynan
VP Finance/CFO
Recent News
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