Sr Product Manager, Aviation

AtoN; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SPX Technologies, within Detection and Measurement, Aids to Navigation, seeks a Senior Product Manager, Aviation, to drive the holistic Aviation product portfolio, align with customer needs and margins, and lead the global product management team across airfield lighting systems and related products.

You will bridge engineering, commercial, and customer-facing teams, translating requirements into actionable specs and contributing to product launches in global markets.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in product management or similar role.
• 5+ years leading multi-disciplinary teams with global KPIs.
• Proven ability translating customer requirements into actionable engineering specifications.
• Excellent communication skills across internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, production costs, and performance optimization.
• Strong understanding of product lifecycle management.
• Ability to influence across functions to deliver projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive and manage the holistic Aviation product portfolio and roadmaps, aligning to voice of customer and margin.
• Lead the global Aviation product management team, bridging engineering, commercial, and customer-facing groups.
• Serve as the technical expert supporting aviation solutions across airfield lighting systems and related products.
• Oversee product launches and commercialization in global markets with cross-functional collaboration.
• Translate customer needs into clear engineering specifications and requirements.

Skills

Product management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Lifecycle management

Project management

Influence across functions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Project Engineering or Technical Product Management

MBA preferred

Job description

Overview

Building the people that build the world. With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We're a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.

As part of Detection and Measurement, Aids to Navigation, including Flash, Sabik Marine and Sealite, are leading providers of lighting and navigational aids for the marine, obstruction, and airfield end markets. Offering the broadest portfolio of solutions, we help people transverse the world safely by air, land, and sea.

What you can expect in this role

Senior Product Manager, Aviation, will drive and manage the holistic Aviation product portfolio—including associated product developments and roadmaps—ensuring alignment to voice of customer, business margin, and performance criteria. You will lead the global Aviation product management team, bridge engineering, commercial, and customer-facing teams, and serve as the technical expert supporting our aviation solutions across airfield ground lighting systems and related products.

What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:

Required Experience

• 7+ years of experience in product management or similar role, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• 5+ years of experience in direct multi-disciplinary team management against global functional targets and KPIs
• Proven success leading cross-functional teams and translating customer requirements into actionable engineering specifications
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with both internal and external stakeholders across all organizational levels
• Knowledge of manufacturing, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing effective production performance
• Strong understanding of market concepts with an emphasis on effectively managing and implementing product life cycle management
• Ability to work and influence across functions to deliver successful projects
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Relevant industry experience, preferably previous experience in Airfield Ground Lighting (Aviation) products and systems
• Experience with technical product launches and commercialization in global markets
• Strong influence, facilitation, and leadership skills in matrixed environments
• Experience managing pricing strategies and competitive positioning
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance standards in aviation markets

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Project Engineering, or Technical Product Management preferred; MBA preferred.

Travel & Working Environment

• 25% Travel Domestic and International as required
• Office Environment

How we live our culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.

What benefits do we offer?

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realise their fullest potential.