How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As Product Manager - Aviation, you will support and grow our portfolio of airport and heliport lighting solutions by managing assigned products throughout their lifecycle, identifying market opportunities, supporting new product development, and ensuring our solutions continue to meet customer, regulatory, and business needs. Working closely with engineering, sales, operations, quality, and customers, you will help deliver innovative, compliant, and commercially successful aviation lighting products.
What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:
1. Product Strategy & Lifecycle Management- Manage assigned airport and heliport lighting products throughout their lifecycle.
- Support development and execution of the aviation lighting product roadmap and portfolio strategy.
- Assist with portfolio optimization, including lifecycle management and end-of-life planning.
- Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and changes to aviation standards and regulations.
2. Market & Commercial Growth- Gather and analyze customer, market, and competitive insights to identify growth opportunities.
- Develop product positioning, value propositions, and pricing recommendations.
- Support product launches, customer introductions, and commercialization activities.
- Track product performance and recommend initiatives to improve revenue, margin, and market share.
3. Product Development & Cross-Functional Execution- Define product requirements and work closely with engineering teams to develop new products and enhancements.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and service teams to ensure successful product delivery and support.
- Provide technical and product expertise to sales teams, customers, consultants, contractors, and industry stakeholders.
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 - 3-7 years of experience in product management, engineering, technical sales, marketing, or a related commercial role.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and commercial teams.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities- Experience in aviation lighting, airport infrastructure, electrical products, industrial technology, or related markets.
- Understanding of airport and heliport operations and familiarity with ICAO, FAA, EASA, or equivalent aviation standards and regulations.
- Demonstrated product lifecycle management, market analysis, competitive intelligence, business case development, project management, and commercial acumen.
- Customer focus, strategic thinking, technical aptitude, cross-functional collaboration, and strong influencing skills; experience in a global business environment is desirable.
Education & Certifications- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Aviation Management, Business, Marketing, or a related field.
Travel & Working Environment- Works closely with engineering, sales, marketing, operations, supply chain, quality, customer support, airport authorities, consultants, and industry partners.
- Operates in a collaborative, cross-functional, and global business environment.
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
