Director, Product Line Management

FLIR Systems, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) with matching

ESPP

Health/dental/vision coverage

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Career advancement

Job summary

Teledyne Interconnect Solutions in San Diego, CA seeks a strategic Director of Product Line Management for Connectors to own the vision, strategy, and lifecycle of a high-impact portfolio. You will drive growth, profitability, and market expansion while partnering with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Sales, Manufacturing, and executive leadership.

Lead cross-functional execution, develop long-term product line strategies, analyze market trends, and translate customer needs into profitable

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years in Product Management, Product Line Management, or related leadership roles.
• Proven track record in strategy, portfolio management, and business growth.
• Experience guiding products through full lifecycle from concept to retirement.

Responsibilities

• Lead product strategy and portfolio growth.
• Own performance, growth, and profitability of product portfolios.
• Drive lifecycle management from concept to end-of-life planning.
• Identify market trends and opportunities to maintain leadership.
• Present strategies, forecasts, and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Translate customer requirements into actionable product strategies.

Skills

Product management

Portfolio management

Cross-functional leadership

Financial forecasting

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Job description

Be visionary 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. Job Description 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.

What You’ll Do

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.

What You Bring

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Why Teledyne?

Joining Teledyne means more than taking your next leadership role. It means becoming part of a company where innovation, growth, and employee development are valued.

When you join our team, you'll enjoy:

• 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

Salary Range: $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, education 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.

You may not realize it, but Teledyne enables many of the products and services you use every day. Teledyne provides enabling technologies to sense, transmit and analyze information for industrial growth markets, including aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, energy, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.