Sr Product Manager, AviationLocation: Franklin, Tennessee (TN), USBuilding the people that build the world. With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development.
We're a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world. As part of Detection and Measurement, Aids to Navigation, including Flash, Sabik Marine and Sealite, are leading providers of lighting and navigational aids for the marine, obstruction, and airfield end markets. Offering the broadest portfolio of solutions, we help people transverse the world safely by air, land, and sea.How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact.
As the Senior Product Manager, Aviation, you will drive and manage the holistic Aviation product portfolio—including associated product developments and roadmaps—ensuring alignment to voice of customer, business margin, and performance criteria. You will lead the global Aviation product management team, bridge engineering, commercial, and customer-facing teams, and serve as the technical expert supporting our aviation solutions across airfield ground lighting systems and related products.What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:Product Strategy & Portfolio ManagementDefine, prioritize, and communicate aviation product roadmaps aligned with business strategy and customer needsDefine and maintain a clear product vision and multi-year roadmap aligned to business strategy and market prioritiesMaintain product lifecycles including upgrades and obsolescence managementMake trade-off decisions to optimize value, cost, quality, and speed to marketEstablish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success and adoptionDevelop and maintain product pricing and positioning strategiesAssess market competition by comparing products against competitors, maintain a comprehensive competitor price and feature matrixCustomer & Market LeadershipIdentify and validate customer, user, and stakeholder needs through data, research, and direct engagementIdentify and monitor market trends and opportunities for new product and solution developmentBuild business cases with support from sales and marketing to support new product and solution initiativesRecommend the nature and scope of present and future product lines by reviewing market specifications and requirementsConduct relevant market research and provide market share analysis for global territoriesServe as the primary advocate for aviation solutions across the organization—communicating strategy, progress, and value to all levelsEnsure solutions meet security, compliance, data privacy, and enterprise architecture standardsCross-Functional Delivery & CommercializationLead cross-functional collaboration among engineering, marketing, sales, and operations teams to deliver integrated aviation solutionsGenerate all new product development requirements and work closely with engineering teams to ensure products meet requirements and market needsLead all product launches including working with engineering, marketing, sales, and operations, ensuring launch plans align with corporate goalsSupport go-to-market execution, commercialization, and continuous improvement post-launchAct as the primary point of contact between business stakeholders and delivery teamsCommunicate product progress, risks, and outcomes to leadership with clarity and transparencyChampion user-centric design and continuous feedback loopsPartner with change management and communications teams to drive adoption and value realizationGenerate new product documentation, including part number schemas, specification sheets, user manuals, etc.Team Leadership and CollaborationManage global Aviation product management team including prioritization, capacity, and performanceProvide information for management by preparing short-term and long-term product demand, launch status, and sales results from NPDsConduct technical training, including internal training for all staff and external events such as masterclasses, distributor conferences, customer site visits, etc.Represent SPX AtoN at any relevant industrial associationsActively travel and support sales, customers, and partners as requiredCollaborate with global sales and marketing colleaguesContinuous ImprovementEvaluate emerging technologies and trends relevant to the aviation product domainDrive continuous improvement through experimentation, iteration, and data-driven decision-makingRetire or rationalize low-value features and technical debt where appropriateMaintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and coordinating and contributing to the Technical Training programFollow safe work practices and procedures and ensure a "safety first" culture in every task undertakenContribute towards an inclusive and positive work environmentWhat we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:Required Experience7+ years of experience in product management or similar role, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial environment5+ years of experience in direct multi-disciplinary team management against global functional targets and KPIsProven success leading cross-functional teams and translating customer requirements into actionable engineering specificationsExcellent communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with both internal and external stakeholders across all organizational levelsKnowledge of manufacturing, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing effective production performanceStrong understanding of market concepts with an emphasis on effectively managing and implementing product life cycle managementAbility to work and influence across functions to deliver successful projectsStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesRelevant industry experience, preferably previous experience in Airfield Ground Lighting (Aviation) products and systemsExperience with technical product launches and commercialization in global marketsStrong influence, facilitation, and leadership skills in matrixed environmentsExperience managing pricing strategies and competitive positioningUnderstanding of regulatory requirements and compliance standards in aviation marketsEducation & CertificationsBachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Project Engineering, or Technical Product Management preferred; MBA preferred.Travel & Working Environment25% Travel Domestic and International as required Office EnvironmentHow we live our cultureOur culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other.
Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.What benefits do we offer?We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include: Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realise their fullest potential.