Business Unit Manager

Sky Limit Systems; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Sky Limit Systems is seeking a Business Unit Manager to lead growth and performance for a key aerospace product line. This high-visibility role combines commercial acumen with deep understanding of complex engineered manufacturing.

You will own revenue, profitability, and strategy, while partnering across Engineering, Operations, Finance, Sales, and Supply Chain to drive results and present to executive leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial, program, product line, or business leadership experience.
• Experience within aerospace, defense, or complex engineered manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of P&L, revenue, margin, pricing, forecasting, and business planning.

Responsibilities

• Own revenue, profitability, forecasting, and growth strategy for an established aerospace product portfolio.
• Develop and execute pricing, product, and new business strategies to drive profitable growth.
• Build and maintain relationships with major aerospace OEM and Tier 1 customers.
• Lead new opportunities from customer requirements and proposals through contract award and execution.
• Partner across Engineering, Operations, Finance, Sales, and Supply Chain to deliver business objectives.
• Lead business planning, performance reviews, and long‑term portfolio strategy.
• Serve as a key business and customer interface with executive leadership.

Job description

About Us

We’re partnering with an established aerospace manufacturer seeking a Business Unit Manager to lead the growth and performance of a key aerospace product line. This is a high-visibility leadership role for someone who combines strong commercial instincts with an understanding of complex engineered products and manufacturing.

What You’ll Do

• Own revenue, profitability, forecasting, and growth strategy for an established aerospace product portfolio


• Develop and execute pricing, product, and new business strategies to drive profitable growth


• Build and maintain relationships with major aerospace OEM and Tier 1 customers


• Lead new opportunities from customer requirements and proposals through contract award and execution


• Partner across Engineering, Operations, Finance, Sales, and Supply Chain to deliver business objectives


• Lead business planning, performance reviews, and long‑term portfolio strategy


• Serve as a key business and customer interface with executive leadership

What You Bring

• 5+ years of commercial, program, product line, or business leadership experience


• Experience within aerospace, defense, or complex engineered manufacturing


• Strong understanding of P&L, revenue, margin, pricing, forecasting, and business planning


• Experience with new business development, proposals, contracts, and/or strategic customer accounts


• Proven ability to lead and influence cross‑functional teams


• Strong communication, negotiation, and executive presentation skills

Why This Opportunity

• Ownership of a significant aerospace product portfolio


• Direct visibility with executive leadership and major OEM customers


• Opportunity to influence both business growth and operational performance


• Strong platform for someone ready to take the next step into broader business unit leadership