Senior Product Manager, Aerospace & Defense Growth

AMETEK Inc.; Wichita (KS); Hybrid; USD 150.000 - 175.000; Vollzeit

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Incentive program

Zusammenfassung

AMETEK, Inc. in Wichita, KS is seeking a Senior Manager of Product Management to own the product strategy for Aerospace & Defense portfolios, driving revenue growth and profitability by balancing customer needs with business goals.

You will lead cross-functional teams across Engineering, Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance and Business Development, using AI-assisted tools to improve decision making and cost efficiency, while engaging with executives on roadmap and investment priorities.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in Product Management, Product Line Management, Business Development, Program Management, or related leadership roles.
• Aerospace & Defense industry experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ownership of product line revenue, profitability, pricing strategy, and business performance.
• Strong customer-facing presence with the ability to engage effectively at both technical and executive levels.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional organizations and drive results in a highly matrixed environment.

Aufgaben

• Own product line performance including revenue growth, profitability, bookings, margin expansion, and market share.
• Develop and execute product strategies that support annual operating plans and long-term business objectives.
• Lead pricing strategy, portfolio optimization, and investment prioritization to maximize ROI.
• Monitor product financial performance and drive corrective actions to achieve targets.
• Serve as voice of the customer and market expert for assigned product portfolios.
• Build relationships with aerospace OEMs, defense primes, government agencies, and strategic customers.
• Identify emerging market trends, competitive dynamics, and customer requirements to shape strategy.

Kenntnisse

AI tools usage

Cross-functional leadership

Customer-facing presence

Influence in matrixed orgs

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Electrical, Business

Jobbeschreibung

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Job Title: Senior Manager, Product Management

Location:

Wichita, KS, US, 67210

Business Unit: Power & Data Systems

Posting Date: Sep 26, 2026

Job Description:

The Product Manager is responsible for the overall business success of a portfolio of Aerospace & Defense products, serving as the primary owner of product strategy, market positioning, revenue growth, and profitability. This role will be responsible for managing the product line, balancing customer needs, market opportunities, and business objectives to drive sustainable growth.

The successful candidate combines technical expertise with strong commercial acumen and leads through influence, aligning Engineering, Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Business Development teams to achieve product and financial goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Business & P&L Ownership

• Own product line performance, including revenue growth, profitability, bookings, margin expansion, and market share.

• Develop and execute product strategies that support annual operating plans and long-term business objectives.

• Lead pricing strategy, portfolio optimization, and investment prioritization to maximize return on investment.

• Monitor product financial performance and drive corrective actions to achieve business targets.

Customer & Market Leadership

• Serve as the voice of the customer and market expert for assigned product portfolios.

• Build relationships with aerospace OEMs, defense primes, government agencies, and strategic customers.

• Identify emerging market trends, competitive dynamics, and customer requirements to shape product strategy and growth initiatives.

• Support strategic pursuits, customer engagements, industry events, and executive business reviews.

Product Strategy & Portfolio Management

• Develop and maintain product roadmaps aligned to customer needs, technology trends, and business objectives.

• Build business cases for new product development, technology investments, and portfolio expansion opportunities.

• Partner with Engineering to ensure roadmap priorities align with customer and business value.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment without direct reporting authority.

• Influence stakeholders across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales, Finance, and Program Management to drive execution and achieve business objectives.

• Align organizational priorities, resolve tradeoffs, and drive decisions that balance customer, operational, and financial requirements.

• Communicate product strategy, portfolio performance, and growth opportunities to senior leadership.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Business, or a related field.

• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-marking, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.

• 7+ years of experience in Product Management, Product Line Management, Business Development, Program Management, or related leadership roles.

• Aerospace & Defense industry experience strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated ownership of product line revenue, profitability, pricing strategy, and business performance.

• Strong customer-facing presence with the ability to engage effectively at both technical and executive levels.

• Proven ability to influence cross-functional organizations and drive results in a highly matrixed environment.

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 150,000

Salary Maximum: 175,000

Incentive: Yes

Disclaimer:Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

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AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK isacomponent of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 [phone].