Product Line Manager

Triumph Group; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Triumph Group, a leading aviation and industrial components provider, seeks a Product Line Manager to lead strategy, performance, and lifecycle of a product portfolio. You will collaborate with Operations, Commercial, Engineering, Finance, and Supply Chain to drive growth, profitability, and operational excellence.

The role requires 4+ years in product management or related fields, a Bachelor’s degree (preferred), and 25–35% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 4+ years in product management, marketing, operations, or related field.
• Experience in portfolio management and P&L preferred.
• Ability to travel 25–35%.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and ownership of the long-term product line strategy, including market positioning, competitive differentiation, and growth roadmap.
• Identify new market opportunities, trends, and customer needs informing product innovation and portfolio expansion.
• Build data-driven business cases for new products, enhancements, and discontinuation decisions.
• Manage the product line P&L, including revenue, margin, cost structure, and pricing strategies.
• Track performance metrics and address risks, gaps, or opportunities.
• Maintain an orderly backlog, anticipate customer needs, and communicate expectations.
• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to ensure product availability, quality, and cost effectiveness.
• Collaborate with Commercial and Marketing on go-to-market plans and sales enablement tools.
• Work with Engineering and NPI to prioritize development and define market-driven requirements.
• Serve as liaison for strategic customers, capture insights, and contribute to RFQ quotes and negotiations.
• Monitor the competitive landscape and propose strategic adjustments.
• Communicate product line performance and risks to senior leadership.
• Support monthly/quarterly/annual operating plans with forecasting and reporting.
• Work with Contract Admin on bookings forecasting and reporting.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Communication

Market data interpretation

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

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TRIUMPHdesigns, engineers, manufactures, repairs and overhauls a broad portfolio of aviation and industrial components, accessories, subassemblies, systems and aircraft structures. We partner with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and operators of commercial, regional, business and military aircraft worldwide, to provide products and services that solve their hardest problems. So whatever the part, component or complexity of assembly, TRIUMPH is committed to quality, service and meeting the specialized needs of each customer.

TRIUMPH participates at all levels of the aerospace supply chain – from single components, to complex systems, to aerospace structures and their contents. We provide solutions for the entire product life cycle of an aircraft – from raw material to aftermarket service. Our unique ability to integrate a broad range of products and capabilities is our competitive advantage.

We are rapidly growing and looking for people who feel rewarded by innovation, career growth, and making an impact all while working with state-of-the-art equipment on cutting-edge projects. If you're ready to be challenged, inspired, and supported as you pursue your professional best, we hope you'll explore a future with TRIUMPH.

Position Overview

The Product Line Manager is responsible for supporting the strategy, performance, and lifecycle management of their product line portfolio. This role ensures that product offerings meet customer needs, achieve financial targets, and align with the company’s long-term strategic goals. The Product Line Manager reports directly to the Product Line Director working cross-functionally with Operations, Commercial teams, Engineering, Finance, and Supply Chain to drive growth, profitability, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Assist in the development and ownership of the long-term product line strategy, including market positioning, competitive differentiation, and growth roadmap.
• Identify new market opportunities, trends, and customer needs that inform product innovation and portfolio expansion.
• Build data-driven business cases for new products, product enhancements, and discontinuation decisions.
• Manage the product line P&L, including revenue, margin, cost structure, and pricing strategies.
• Track performance metrics and proactively address risks, gaps, or emerging opportunities.
• Responsible for maintaining an orderly and timely backlog, anticipating customer needs to ensure the backlog is full and lead-times are enforced, and communicating customer expectations.

Cross Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to ensure product availability, quality, and cost effectiveness.
• Collaborate with Commercial and Marketing teams to develop go to market plans, value propositions, and sales enablement tools.
• Work with Engineering and New Product Introduction to prioritize development projects and define clear, market-driven product requirements.
• Function as a key liaison for strategic customers, capturing insights to guide product development and future offerings, developing RFQ quotes and proposals, and contributing to negotiations through final agreement.
• Monitor the competitive landscape and recommend strategic adjustments as needed.
• Communicate product line performance, risks, and strategic updates to senior leadership.
• Support monthly, quarterly and Annual Operating Plans and reviews, partnering with the Product Line Director for forecasting, reporting and analysis.
• Work closely with Contract Admin, serving as the lead for order bookings management, forecasting, and reporting.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 4+ years of experience in product management, marketing, operations, or related field.
• Preferred experience in product portfolio management, P&L responsibility, and cross-functional project leadership.
• Ability to travel 25-35%

Skills & Competencies

• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to interpret market data, financials, and operational metrics.
• Demonstrated leadership and decision-making capability.

Range: $89K- $134K

Our Vision

As one team, we enable the safety and prosperity of the world.

Our Mission

We partner with our Customers to TRIUMPH over their hardest aerospace, defense, and industrial challenges to deliver value to our stakeholders.

Our Values

• Integrity – Do the right thing for our stakeholders. We value safety, diversity, and respect.
• Teamwork – Win as One team-one company. Solicit help and assist others.
• Continuous Improvement – Pursue zero defect quality. Attack problems and relentlessly raise the bar.
• Innovation – Passion for growing the business. Lead through ingenuity and entrepreneurship.
• Act with Velocity – Partner, anticipate and communicate. Proactively solve problems.

Code of Conduct

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the TRIUMPH behaviors captured within our core values: Integrity, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Innovation, and Act with Velocity. Detailed definitions are below and performance metrics for each behavior can be found on our intranet and is embedded within our Performance Management processes. All employees are expected to represent the values and maintain the standards contained in TRIUMPH’s Code of Conduct.

Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS)

Employees are responsible for the Health, Safety, and Welfare of themselves, the environment, and other people. All employees must comply with EHS policy training and instructions, help to maintain a safe and clean working environment, and use any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by the Company. Employees must report any accidents, incidents, and near misses to management. Additionally, employees are expected to notify management of any dangerous or potentially dangerous situations or practices.

Additional Information

Triumph is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

SELECT US positions require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations("ITAR") and the Export administration Regulations("EAR"). In order to be eligible for applicable positions, you must be a US Person under ITAR or eligible for approval for a U.S. Government export license. A US Person is a US Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident, refugee or asylee. All inquires related to citizenship are asked solely to comply with ITAR and EAR export licensing requirements.

U.S. applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Please contact us if you require assistance in applying for TRIUMPH and we will provide reasonable accommodations via [e-mail].