Sr Product Manager

The

• Senior Product Manager
• for the Commercial Braking Systems product line plays a critical, end to end leadership role across product strategy, new product introduction (NPI), and portfolio performance management.

This role combines product management ownership with portfolio level strategic decision making to maximize customer value, growth, profitability, and lifecycle outcomes for the existing growth platforms and new pursuits critical to the Commercial Braking Systems business: C919, A330neo, NGSA and BGA This leader is responsible for identifying under met customer needs, translating them into winning product strategies, executing New Product Development (NPD) and NPI, and continuously using data driven insights. The role partners closely with ISC, engineering, advanced technology, marketing, sales, and global teams to ensure strong commercial execution and operational performance.

• Location:

• South Bend, IN

• Travel:

• 10%
• Product and Offering Strategy
• + Define and execute product and offering strategies aligned to business goals and long‑term portfolio direction.

+ Inform product and offering roadmaps, balancing innovation, customer needs, profitability, and lifecycle considerations. + Identify unmet and under‑met customer needs through structured customer discovery and market engagement. + Assess willingness to pay, value propositions, and differentiation to guide investment decisions.

• New Product Development (NPD) & New Product Introduction (NPI)
• + Lead NPD and NPI strategy, execution, and acceleration across the product line + Define product requirements, features, and specifications based on customer, market, and regulatory needs.

+ Drive cross‑functional alignment on development milestones, risks, timelines, and deliverables. + Partner with marketing and sales on positioning, pricing, and go‑to‑market strategies. + Enable successful product launches through sales enablement, customer education, and marketing campaigns.

• Cross‑Functional & Stakeholder Leadership
• + Lead and influence cross‑functional teams including R D, engineering, manufacturing, marketing, and sales. + Act as the primary point of contact and advocate for products and portfolio decisions. + Communicate strategy, performance, and priorities clearly to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Performance Management & Continuous Improvement
• + Define and track KPIs related to revenue, margin, market share, customer satisfaction, and lifecycle health.

+ Conduct post‑launch and portfolio reviews to assess performance against business objectives. + Identify opportunities for cost optimization, product enhancements, and operational improvements. Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.

• YOU MUST HAVE

• + 5+ years in product management, program management, business management, engineering, or related roles + Strong leadership and people management skills + Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities + Ability to analyze market trends and customer needs to identify growth opportunities + Experience developing business cases, financial models, and investment recommendations + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills + Knowledge of aircraft wheels and braking systems or carbon-carbon composite technologies •

WE VALUE

• + Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field + Master's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field + Experience in aircraft wheels and braking systems or carbon-carbon composite technologies + Experience in a global organization + Experience in leading product management teams focused on new product introduction + Strong analytical and market research skills + Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and changing environment