The Product Line Director (PLD) is responsible for the strategic direction, profitability, and growth of a defined product line. PLD plays a critical role in customer engagement, innovation strategy, contract compliance, and lifecycle management of aerospace products, ensuring adherence to stringent performance standards while remaining competitive globally. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Sales & Business Development, the PLD leads cross-functional teams to deliver customer value and sustainable business growth.

Financial Leadership

• Manage the assigned product line end-to-end, ensuring achievement of Bookings, Sales, and EBITDA goals.
• Develop and execute pricing strategies, forecasting, and budgeting to maximize profitability.
• Drive consistent value creation through market-based pricing, profitable new business, and productivity initiatives.

Strategic Planning & Growth

• Define and execute product line strategies resulting in year-over-year growth faster than the underlying market.
• Create and implement new business growth strategies, including Go/No-Go decision processes and resource allocation.
• Prepare and execute comprehensive Annual Business Unit Plans with quarterly/monthly targets.

Team & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Facilitate coordination of a multidisciplinary Product Line Team (PLT) across engineering, manufacturing, sales, and marketing.
• Manage front end-product line budgets, resource planning, and talent development strategies.
• Promote a high-performance, accountability-driven culture with clear goals and empowerment.

Customer Engagement & Market Development

• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, industry influencers, and stakeholders.
• Conduct ongoing market research to identify customer needs, track competitor offerings, and monitor industry trends.
• Lead contract reviews and negotiations to secure favorable terms and long-term partnerships.

Product Lifecycle Management

• Oversee the product line from concept through design, development, certification, production, and end-of-life.
• Provide product cost targets and monitor progress against objectives.
• Track product performance metrics and customer satisfaction to guide future development products.
• Governance & Reporting
• Lead Go/No-Go team activities with data-driven business models.
• Develop and present quarterly business reviews to executive management.
• Implement initiatives to continuously improve responsiveness to customer and business needs.

• Ownership of product line agenda, priorities, and due dates with the goal of exceeding customer expectations and maximizing value.
• Entrepreneurial, self-starter mindset with a bias for action and urgency.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Solid business acumen and effective communication skills, fostering open and honest dialogue.
• Track new business bookings through structured tools (e.g., Taxi and Takeoff list).
• Maintain Time & Territory plans in collaboration with VP of Sales & Business Development.

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, or related field; MBA preferred.
• Technical degree strongly preferred with familiarity in engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and regulatory standards (e.g., NADCAP, CE, PMP certification).
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in product management, business development, or related roles within aerospace, defense, or industrial manufacturing.
• Experience leading direct reports and cross-functional teams.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and project management skills with proven ability to influence across functions.
• Analytical thinker with ability to interpret market data, customer feedback, and financial reports.
• Ability to travel 30%35%.

All Positions at Triumph Geared Solutions require access to information or technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and other US government security regulations. These laws do not permit access rights to non-US Citizens or to other unauthorized individuals. Therefore, presently all applicants must be US Citizens or US Permanent Residents (*green card holders*) and/or otherwise comply with ITAR requirements for access rights to be considered for a position.

Pursuant to International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), applicants for SELECT positions will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residence, or U.S. Immigration Status in order to meet the minimum qualifications for those select positions. All inquiries related to citizenship are asked solely to comply with ITAR and EAR export licensing requirements.

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