Product Line Director

Based in Park City, UT, Triumph Geared Solutions is a leading independent aerospace gear and gearbox supplier for the commercial and military helicopter and business jet markets. The company’s key products and services include power transmission systems, integrated gearbox design and builds, airframe mounted accessor drives (AMAD’s), engine mounted accessory drives (EMAD’s), rotorcraft transmissions, turboshaft internal gearboxes, emergency power gearboxes, and large complex aero gears for both OE and aftermarket/spares end markets.

About the role

The Product Line Director (PLD) is responsible for the strategic direction, profitability, and growth of a defined product line. The 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s 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 require access to information or technology subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants must be US Citizens or US Permanent Residents (*green card holders*) and/or otherwise comply with ITAR requirements for access rights. Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with plan options that provide flexibility and choice (including telehealth options).
• Healthcare spending accounts.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid/flexible time off in addition to paid company holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Incentives and performance-based rewards.
• Exciting growth and development opportunities empowered by TRIUMPH Transformation and an entrepreneurial environment that encourages innovation and creativity.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.