Product Line Manager

Worker Type Regular Job Description Summary

• Holds complete responsibility, accountability, and authority for a product line.
• Supports a product line through the entire lifecycle, sunrise to sunset.
• Establishes Go-to Market plans for new products while effectively balancing customer and business needs when retiring older products.
• Collaborates with Marketing and Business Development to define product pricing, promotion, placement, and preferred features.
• Supports the development of technical requirements, business requirements, and user stories which drive Product Requirements to Program Management, Engineering and Operations.
• Supports the prioritization and trade-offs among projects to effectively manage SUAS portfolio, achieve a balance of products, and address resource needs.
• Interfaces with customers to understand concept of operations and problem statements.
• Supports fiscal year budgeting for product line R&D and sustainment activities and holds budget accountability for their respective product line.
• Supports market assessments in support of current and future business opportunities.
• Assesses product and project risks and provide feedback risk mitigation and contingency plans developed by PMO and Engineering.
• Supports the new product introduction activities with engineering and operations and ensures alignment with the Go-to-Market plans.
• Reviews product line performance metrics and takes action to address issues and/or opportunities.
• Ensures project and customer data is protected in accordance with ITAR, security classification guides and company proprietary information procedures.
• Identifies and manages organizational and/or customer conflicts.
• Comprehends and improves relevant development processes, and ensure adherence.
• Works closely with Senior PLM team members to determine methods and procedures on new or special assignments.
• Supports policy and procedure development for the Product Line team consistent with Aero Vironment’s corporate Quality Management System.
• Supports continuous improvement and seeks opportunities to drive change through the organization in support of product development, manufacturing, cost and quality.
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Minimum of 8-12 years’ experience in a technical development environment.
• Proven track record of taking ownership and driving results - is a self-starter and self-directed.
• Experience in R&D, and product sustainment activities.
• Knowledge of UAS systems and products, and a track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated computer skills and proficiency with office productivity software.
• Experience managing a department or project budget.
• Experience with Defense products and customers.
• Experience managing the work of others.
• Familiarity with managing Profit/Loss.

• Leads with rapid agility to deal with shifting priorities, demands, and timelines.
• Displays strong critical thinking skills, demonstrated ability to analyze and break down problems into components.
• Exhibits exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties.
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives.
• Takes ownership and responsibility for work products.
• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company.
• Focuses on teamwork and puts the success of the team above one's own interests.

Physical Demands Ability to work in an office…