Product Manager (CVG)
L2 Aviation Solutions, LLC
- Erlanger, KY
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Product Strategy & Planning
- Develop and manage product roadmaps that align with L2 Aviation’s strategic objectives.
- Conduct market research to identify emerging customer needs, industry trends, and competitive products.
- Define product vision, value proposition, and positioning in collaboration with executive leadership.
- Product Development & Lifecycle Management
- Lead cross-functional teams (engineering, certification, operations, sales, and support) through product design, testing, certification, and release.
- Manage product lifecycle from concept to end-of-life, including upgrades and sustainment planning.
- Ensure all products meet FAA and other applicable regulatory and certification requirements.
- Customer Engagement
- Gather customer feedback and translate requirements into actionable product features and enhancements.
- Serve as the primary product representative in customer meetings, trade shows, and industry forums.
- Support sales and business development teams with product knowledge, demonstrations, and proposal inputs.
- Financial & Business Performance
- Define product pricing strategies in alignment with market positioning and company profitability goals.
- Monitor and analyze product performance, revenue, and profitability metrics.
- Prepare business cases for new product investments and present recommendations to leadership.
- Leadership & Collaboration
- Work closely with engineering teams to ensure timely and cost-effective development.
- Partner with supply chain and manufacturing to ensure production scalability and quality.
- Collaborate with marketing and sales to develop product launch strategies, materials, and campaigns.
- Additional Responsibilities
- Maintain awareness of emerging technologies in avionics, connectivity, and aerospace systems.
- Ensure compliance with L2 Aviation’s quality and regulatory standards.
- Perform other related duties as may be assigned.
- Strong knowledge of aviation and avionics products, FAA certification requirements, and aerospace market dynamics.
- Ability to create and manage product roadmaps and lifecycle strategies.
- Exceptional leadership, organizational, and project management skills.
- Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective communicator with ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Proficiency in MS Office, project management tools, and product lifecycle management (PLM) systems.
- Must pass 10-year background verification, pre-employment drug testing, and submit to company's Drug and Alcohol Abuse Program.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Aviation Management, or related field required; MBA preferred.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in product management, program management, or engineering leadership within aerospace/avionics.
- Experience with FAA certification, PMA processes, or avionics product development preferred.
- Proven record of successful product launches and lifecycle management.
- Must be able to travel (up to 25%) to customers, suppliers, and industry events.
- Must have a valid passport and driver’s license.
- Ability to fluently read, write, speak and understand the English language.