Product Line Director

Job Summary

The Product Line Director (PLD) is responsible for leading the strategy, financial performance, and lifecycle execution of a designated product line serving the Aerospace & Defense industry. This role provides hands-on leadership of the local Program Management team while also serving as a corporate leader among peers across multiple Attalon sites.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the product line strategy aligned for products in Precision Coatings Segment. Ensure strategy is aligned with Attalon’s objectives and customer needs
• Lead creation and execution of product roadmaps, including capability evolution, release planning, and investment priorities
• Manage full product lifecycle activities from concept to end-of-life, including product improvements and portfolio optimization
• Serve as a leader among peers across sites, defining, improving, and enforcing corporate program and product management standards
• Drive alignment across teams via consistent processes, tools, metrics, and reporting frameworks
• Maintain responsibility for product financial performance including pricing, revenue, margin, bookings, and demand forecasts
• Track KPIs and lead data-driven performance reviews
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Supply Chain and Quality to ensure product success
• Support capture activities, proposals and customer engagements
• Partner with senior leadership on long-range planning and investment strategies

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance or related field
• 10+ years of experience in product management, program management, or leading technical programs in Aerospace & Defense manufacturing business
• 6+ years leading program, product management or technical development teams
• Experience with developing product strategies, roadmaps, and financial plans
• Demonstrated ability to lead in a matrixed environment
• Strong communication skills with ability to brief senior leadership
• Ability to travel for customer visits and cross-site meetings
• Ability to receive a SECRET security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in product or program management
• Formal Program Management Certification
• Experience mentoring or coaching peer professionals
• Demonstrated ability to “lead by influence”