Howmet Aerospace

Senior Product Manager

Howmet Aerospace • $170K — $210K *
Brea, CA 92821In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, economics, supply chain, or related field, preferably in aerospace or industrial manufacturing
  • Minimum of 2 years in a leadership role with direct reports
  • Master's degree (MBA or related) preferred
  • Strong understanding of aerospace manufacturing, including production processes and cost structures
  • Experience in developing value-based pricing strategies and pricing governance frameworks
  • Competence in market analysis to evaluate opportunities and competitive positioning
  • Proficiency in managing product lifecycles and new product introductions
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with advanced Microsoft Excel capability and SQL knowledge

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a team of product management professionals for aerospace product lines
  • Execute product strategies that drive revenue growth and profitability
  • Analyze product line financial performance and recommend actions for improvement
  • Collaborate with engineering, operations, finance, and sales for strategic alignment
  • Coordinate with manufacturing for operational capabilities and capacity planning
  • Identify market opportunities and prepare business cases for new products
  • Lead cross-functional product development and launch activities
  • Establish and maintain pricing strategies aligned with market dynamics
  • Monitor product performance throughout its lifecycle and recommend enhancements
  • Engage with aerospace customers to track market trends and evolving requirements
  • Support revenue planning and develop market outlooks in collaboration with commercial teams
  • Provide strategic recommendations on product investments and market expansion initiatives

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with remote options on Tuesdays and Fridays
  • Local travel opportunityity up to 10%
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

General Summary:

Owns the strategic direction and overall business performance of assigned aerospace product lines, including market strategy, pricing, portfolio management, and profitability. Leads and develops a team of product management professionals while driving cross-functional initiatives to expand market share, increase revenue and strengthen profitability across manufacturing sites. Partners with sales, engineering, operations and supply chain leadership to align product strategy with customer demand, manufacturing capabilities and long-term business objectives across global aerospace platforms and customer programs. Provides market intelligence, competitive analysis and product roadmap leadership to support sustainable growth and strengthen the company's competitive position within aerospace and adjacent markets.

Responsibilities:

  • Leads and develops a team of product management professionals responsible for the commercial performance and strategic direction of assigned aerospace product families


  • Develops and executes product strategies, including portfolio positioning, value-based pricing frameworks and commercialization plans to drive revenue growth and long-term profitability


  • Analyzes product line financial performance, including revenue, profitability, and product mix; recommends actions to improve commercial performance and long-term portfolio health


  • Partners with engineering, operations, finance, and sales leadership to ensure alignment between product strategy, manufacturing capabilities and customer requirements across global aerospace platforms and customer programs


  • Coordinates with manufacturing sites to ensure product strategies align with operational capabilities, capacity planning and long-term production requirements


  • Identifies and evaluates accretive product opportunities through market analysis, competitive intelligence and customer engagement; prepares business cases and strategic proposals for management review


  • Leads the cross-functional development and launch of new products, including evaluation of technical feasibility, cost structures, market demand and long-term profitability potential


  • Establishes pricing strategies and policies for assigned product lines, ensuring alignment with value delivered, competitive dynamics and business profitability objectives


  • Develops and maintains structured pricing frameworks, including automated price lists, pricing governance processes and pricing analytics to support consistent value-based pricing across product families


  • Monitors product performance across the lifecycle, identifying opportunities to improve revenue, profitability, operational efficiency and customer value


  • Maintains close engagement with key aerospace customers and outside sales teams to monitor market trends, program developments and evolving customer requirements


  • Facilitates site-level revenue planning and develops market outlooks in conjunction with the commercial organization to support business planning and capacity planning across product lines


  • Provides strategic recommendations to senior leadership regarding product portfolio investment, market expansion opportunities and long-term growth initiatives.


Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, economics, supply chain, and/or related discipline roles, preferably within aerospace or industrial manufacturing


  • Minimum 2 years of leading a team with direct reports


Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree (MBA or related) preferred


  • Strong understanding of aerospace manufacturing environments, including production processes, cost structures, and capacity planning considerations


  • Experience developing and implementing value-based pricing strategies, structured price lists, and pricing governance frameworks across product portfolios


  • Demonstrated ability to evaluate market opportunities and competitive positioning, supporting business cases and strategic proposals for new products or portfolio investments


  • Experience supporting annual revenue planning, market size projection, and product portfolio investment decisions


  • Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, operations, finance, supply chain, and sales to align product strategies with manufacturing capabilities


  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to translate data into actionable commercial insights


  • Experience managing product lifecycles, including new product introductions, portfolio optimization, and long-term profitability evaluations


  • Ability to effectively communicate complex business and technical concepts to customers, internal stakeholders, and senior leadership


  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools, including pivot tables, pivot charts and price modeling


  • Ability to query, extract, and analyze data from enterprise databases and reporting systems using SQL to support pricing analysis, product performance evaluation, and commercial decision-making.


  • Experience working with ERP systems, data warehouses, or business intelligence tools to develop pricing models, product performance dashboards, and commercial analytics


  • Exercises sound business judgement independently while applying strategic thinking to complex commercial decisions


  • Applies in-depth business, technical, and analytical skills to identify gaps and drive business results - serves as expert in a selected discipline


Additional Requirements:

  • Must be able to work on site in Torrance, California. This role is Hybrid with remote work available on Tuesdays and Fridays.


  • Must be able to travel up to 10% locally


Salary Range:

The base pay range for this position in California, $170,000 - $210,000/year. Pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

About Howmet Aerospace

Howmet Aerospace is a global leader in engineered metal products. The company provides aerospace components, such as jet engine and industrial gas turbine components, as well as forged wheels for commercial transportation. Howmet Aerospace has a strong focus on research and development, and has been awarded numerous patents for its innovative products and processes. The company has a global presence, with operations in North America, Europe, and Asia. Howmet Aerospace was formerly known as Arconic Inc. and changed its name to Howmet Aerospace Inc. in April 2020.
Learn more about Howmet Aerospace
Size
19,900 employees
Market Cap
$16 billion
Industry
Net Income
$261 million
5 Year Trend
-16.7%
Revenue
$5.2 billion
NASDAQ

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