Director, Aerospace & Defense Product Management

ITT Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 161,000 - 258,000; Full time

Job summary

ITT Inc. is seeking a Director for Aerospace & Defense Product Management in Irvine, CA. This leadership role will involve strategic product development, market analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience in the Connectors manufacturing industry and demonstrated leadership capabilities.

Benefits

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Short and long-term disability

Growth opportunities

Incentive compensation programs

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience considered in lieu of degree.
• 5+ years in sales or business development, preferably in Connectors manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develops product management strategy and execution.
• Identifies new product opportunities and manages product roadmaps.
• Chairs the development of technology roadmaps.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Market analysis

Education

BS/BA in Business Management, Engineering, or technical field

MBA desirable

Job description

Director, Aerospace & Defense Product Management

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At ITT, we have a clear purpose as an organization – to provide our customers with cutting-edge solutions to help solve their most critical needs across key global end markets. Our continuous improvement mindset drives our commitment to evolving our capabilities as a multi-industrial technology, manufacturing and engineering leader. With a strong global footprint of more than 100 facilities, we are well positioned to solve critical challenges for our customers around the world. Our locations include manufacturing facilities and global service capabilities in 35 countries. Through these worldwide operations and building on our heritage of innovation, our approximately ~11,000 team members partner with our customers to deliver enduring solutions that make a lasting difference and help the world move forward. ITT is headquartered in Stamford, CT, with sales in approximately 125 countries. The company generated 2024 revenues of $3.6 billion.

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Position Summary

This role is responsible for the profitable growth of all product lines with North American design authority. Individual will develop and implement product and pricing strategies, provide technical product support, application assistance and product training to sales staff. The incumbent will manage pricing and product rationalization activities, champion new products and perform product portfolio analyses through the Value Based Management (VBM) process. In addition, the incumbent will be a liaison between Operations, Engineering, Sales, and Customer Service.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develops the Connectors, North America, Product Management Strategy and Execution.
• Research market conditions in local, regional, or national area to determine potential sales of product; Collects and analyzes data to evaluate existing and potential product market. Examines and analyzes statistical data to forecast future marketing trends.
• Manages portfolio and product roadmaps for assigned product group.
• Identify new product opportunities.
• Champions new products through the product development process, including opportunity prioritization, completion of activities and ensuring new product introductions occur per schedule.
• Develops key business contacts within the industry and maintains active communication with key customers, distributors, and agents.
• Leads the development of technology roadmaps for the company and partners with Engineering in converting these roadmaps into new concepts and products.
• Develop and execute strategies to drive growth, retention and profitability and optimize market penetration.
• Proactively seek, identify, and recommend potential teaming and acquisition targets, in conjunction with the leadership team.
• Remains cognizant of all pertinent competitive activities in North America, including technical developments and market share data and performs competitive and market attractiveness analysis
• Oversees proposal preparation, pricing establishment and quotation activities.
• Analyzes monthly and quarterly reports detailing the status of accounts and sales figures.
• Partners in advertising, trade shows, and sales promotion programs and other industry activities.
• Partners in the strategy and execution of product launches, including the development of Marketing Communications materials.
  
  

Key Performance Metrics

• Product Portfolio Strategy
• Business Unit profitability (against plan)
• Cost tracker maintenance
• Product / Application portfolio diversification (against goal)
• New target account development (against goal)
• Marketing promotional growth (against goal)
• Sales / Marketing operational budget adherence
  
  

Position Requirements

Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

• BS/BA in Business Management, Engineering, or a technical field
• 20+ years will be considered in lieu of degree.
• MBA desirable
• 5+ years of progressive sales or business development experience, preferably in the Connectors manufacturing industry
• Established track record of successful leadership of a technical organization.
• Experience in working with cross functional teams to develop pricing and proposals
• Experience with the business’ strategic planning process, preparation of departmental budgets and operating plans
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse and global employees, including the ability to motivate, energize, manage, and develop performance of other staff members
• Polished presentation and communication skills
• Demonstrated willingness to make decisions within delegated authority levels.
• Champions the process of change and promotes a culture of quick adaptation while fostering change management
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage resources, and meet deadlines.
• Proactive approach to Planning, organization capabilities and problem resolution. Has strong organizational and leadership skills to enable him/her to drive performance and deliver results.
• The ability to travel periodically domestically and internationally (up to 25%)
  

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Equal Pay Act Statement

We aim to pay our ‘ITT’ers’ fairly and competitively in the locations that they live and work. Pay-for-performance is a principle that we believe in, and employees are rewarded based not only on ‘what’ they accomplish, but also on ‘how’ they reflect ITT’s values. ITT offers a competitive salary and robust total rewards package, such as health insurance, 401(k), short and long-term disability, paid time off, growth and developmental opportunities, and other incentive compensation programs. Specific benefits are dependent upon whether or not the position is part of a collective-bargaining agreement. The salary offered to a candidate is based several factors such as candidate experience and qualifications, location, as well as market and business considerations.

Equal Pay Act Range

Annual Salary Range is from $161,100.00 to $257,500.00, plus benefits & incentive plan.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Product Management and Marketing

• Industries

  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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