Director, Product Line Management
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated
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Job summary
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, the parent of Teledyne Interconnect Solutions, seeks a strategic Director of Product Line Management for Connectors to own vision, strategy, and lifecycle of a connector portfolio. Lead growth, profitability, and market expansion while partnering with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Sales, and Executive leadership.
This role requires strong business acumen, technical understanding, and market insight to translate customer needs into profitable product
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, or a related field.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in Product Management, Product Line Management, Program Management, or a related leadership role.
- Demonstrated success driving product strategy, portfolio management, and business growth.
- Experience leading products through the complete lifecycle from concept development to market launch and retirement.
- Strong financial acumen, including experience with business cases, profitability analysis, forecasting, and strategic planning.
- Proven ability to influence and lead cross‑functional teams in a matrixed environment.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead Product Strategy & Portfolio Growth: Develop and execute long‑term product line strategies aligned with business objectives and market opportunities.
- Own the performance, growth, and profitability of assigned product portfolios.
- Drive product lifecycle management from concept through commercialization and end‑of‑life planning.
- Identify market trends, emerging technologies, and competitive opportunities to maintain industry leadership.
- Drive Business Performance: Establish revenue, margin, and growth objectives for product lines.
- Develop business cases, financial models, and investment recommendations for new product initiatives.
- Monitor product performance and implement strategies to maximize profitability and market share.
- Present product strategies, forecasts, and recommendations to senior leadership.
- Champion Customer & Market Success: Gather and translate customer requirements into actionable product strategies.
- Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer engagement activities.
- Serve as the voice of the customer across the organization.
- Support key customer interactions, strategic sales opportunities, and executive‑level business discussions.
- Lead Cross‑Functional Execution: Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to successfully develop and launch products.
- Ensure alignment between technical capabilities, customer requirements, and business objectives.
- Drive execution of product roadmaps, development timelines, and commercialization plans.
- Influence stakeholders at all levels to achieve strategic product goals.
- Build Partnerships & Organizational Capability: Identify strategic partnerships and business opportunities that expand product offerings or market reach.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to accelerate growth initiatives.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship across cross‑functional teams.
- Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Job description
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.
We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.
At Teledyne Interconnect Solutions, we're looking for a strategic and results-driven Director of Product Line Management- Connectors to lead the vision, strategy, and lifecycle of a portfolio of innovative products. In this highly visible leadership role, you will drive product growth, profitability, and market expansion while partnering closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Sales, Manufacturing, and executive leadership.
This position is ideal for a leader who combines strong business acumen, technical understanding, and market insight to translate customer needs into profitable product strategies.
- Develop and execute long‑term product line strategies aligned with business objectives and market opportunities.
- Own the performance, growth, and profitability of assigned product portfolios.
- Drive product lifecycle management from concept through commercialization and end‑of‑life planning.
- Identify market trends, emerging technologies, and competitive opportunities to maintain industry leadership.
- Establish revenue, margin, and growth objectives for product lines.
- Develop business cases, financial models, and investment recommendations for new product initiatives.
- Monitor product performance and implement strategies to maximize profitability and market share.
- Present product strategies, forecasts, and recommendations to senior leadership.
- Gather and translate customer requirements into actionable product strategies.
- Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer engagement activities.
- Serve as the voice of the customer across the organization.
- Support key customer interactions, strategic sales opportunities, and executive‑level business discussions.
- Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to successfully develop and launch products.
- Ensure alignment between technical capabilities, customer requirements, and business objectives.
- Drive execution of product roadmaps, development timelines, and commercialization plans.
- Influence stakeholders at all levels to achieve strategic product goals.
- Identify strategic partnerships and business opportunities that expand product offerings or market reach.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to accelerate growth initiatives.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship across cross‑functional teams.
- Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, or a related field.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in Product Management, Product Line Management, Program Management, or a related leadership role.
- Demonstrated success driving product strategy, portfolio management, and business growth.
- Experience leading products through the complete lifecycle from concept development to market launch and retirement.
- Strong financial acumen, including experience with business cases, profitability analysis, forecasting, and strategic planning.
- Proven ability to influence and lead cross‑functional teams in a matrixed environment.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- MBA or advanced technical degree.
- Experience in manufacturing, aerospace, defense, electronics, marine technology, or other highly engineered industries.
- Experience managing complex technical products and product portfolios.
- Strong understanding of market analysis, competitive positioning, and commercialization strategies.
- Competitive salary and incentive opportunities
- 401(k) with company matching contributions
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Company‑paid life insurance
- Education Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
- Generous paid time off and company holidays
- Opportunities for advancement across a global technology organization
- The chance to shape industry‑leading products and make a lasting business impact
$150,400.00-$200,500.000
The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.
Teledyne conducts background checks on qualified applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, educational verification, employment history and verification, criminal convictions, Motor Vehicle Report (MVR & driving history), reference check, credit checks/credit history and drug testing. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.
Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non‑merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.
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