Director, Aerospace Product Strategy & Growth

Hexcel; Casa Grande (AZ); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexcel seeks a Director – Product Management, Aerospace Honeycomb Core for its Casa Grande, AZ site. You will define and execute the product portfolio strategy to drive growth, profitability, and customer value.

In this leadership role, you will partner across Sales, Engineering, Operations, Marketing, and Finance to deliver outcomes, manage lifecycle, and mentor a high-performing team. A ten-year track record in product leadership, aerospace experience preferred, and strong executive influence

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive product or program management, product marketing, or related leadership experience.
• Aerospace industry experience highly preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading product strategy, portfolio management, and cross-functional initiatives in a complex business environment.
• Experience managing product profitability, pricing strategies, and commercial performance.
• Proven ability to influence executive stakeholders and drive strategic decision-making.
• Strategic, results-oriented leader with strong business acumen and ability to balance long-term vision with execution.
• Exceptional communicator and influencer who builds trusted relationships and drives alignment across all levels.
• Proven people leader with experience developing talent and leading high-performing teams in matrixed environments.
• Adaptable and customer-focused executive with strong decision-making, problem-solving, and change leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the product portfolio strategy and roadmap, aligning investments with business objectives, market opportunities, and customer needs.
• Lead portfolio prioritization, capital allocation, and resource decisions to maximize growth, profitability, and customer value.
• Own product lifecycle management, including new product development, commercialization, portfolio optimization, and end-of-life planning.
• Drive product line performance by achieving revenue, margin, pricing, and market share objectives.
• Translate customer insights, market trends, and competitive intelligence into actionable product strategies and business plans.
• Partner across Sales, Engineering, Operations, Marketing, and Finance to deliver business results and successful product outcomes.
• Build executive-level customer and industry relationships while identifying emerging technologies, market trends, and new growth opportunities.
• Lead, develop, and mentor product management talent while aligning cross-functional teams, measuring portfolio performance, and driving a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Job description

Hexcel seeks a Director – Product Management, Aerospace Honeycomb Core for its Casa Grande, AZ site. You will define and execute the product portfolio strategy to drive growth, profitability, and customer value.

In this leadership role, you will partner across Sales, Engineering, Operations, Marketing, and Finance to deliver outcomes, manage lifecycle, and mentor a high-performing team. A ten-year track record in product leadership, aerospace experience preferred, and strong executive influence