Responsibilities

• Own full P&L accountability for Americas Aviation business, delivering annual revenue, profit and share sufficiency through disciplined financial and portfolio management.
• Lead development of a comprehensive, annual strategic plan for presentation and alignment to Americas leadership team, identifying pillars for growth and gain buy-in from cross-functional and global partners.
• Drive portfolio strategy and lifecycle management, including innovation pipeline development, portfolio optimization, pricing strategy and disciplined resource allocation to maximize return on investment
• Lead end-to-end commercialization, from business case development and customer validation to go-to-market execution, ensuring on-time, on-budget launches with strong in-market performance.
• Analyze competitive activity, customer/end-user insights and financial performance to identify risks and opportunities; translate insights into clear, actionable growth initiatives.
• Partner closely with sales, technology and global marketing to develop customer-ready sell stories and innovation launch plans.
• Collaborate with demand planning and supply chain to deliver accurate volume forecasts.
• Partner with Global Marketing Communications on brand standards and positioning to ensure consistency and effectiveness.
• Lead and influence cross-functional teams, providing clear direction, resolving trade-offs and ensuring accountability across complex initiatives.
• Closely monitor and analyze sales volume, market share, competition, industry sector news and regulatory updates to provide actionable insights and recommendation for improvement.

Requirements

• University degree in business, science or engineering or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 8 years of product management experience, preferably in Aviation or other technical industries, experience with products sold into Federal agencies
• Demonstrated skills in P&L management, product life cycle management, business planning and go-to-market strategies
• Sound understanding of concepts, principles and practices in marketing and product development and a basic understanding of other areas including sales, finance and supply chain
• Understanding of industry sector and competitive environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and developed diplomacy skills required to guide, influence and convince others; strong relationship with sales, customers and agencies
• Financial savvy with ability to manage costs and resource allocations across business segments

Benefits

• We offer… Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective. Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.