Product Director, IT

AAR Corp•Wood Dale, IL

6d•$170,000 - $190,000•Onsite

About The Position

Own product strategy and data-driven roadmap development and prioritization. This position is based at our Corporate Headquarters in Wood Dale, IL, with a planned relocation to the Merchandise Mart (Chicago) in early 2027.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, Computer Science, or related field; master's degree preferred
8+ years in Software Product Management, aviation/aerospace preferred
4+ years leading/owning Product Management for one or more products
3+ years managing teams
Proven track record of success, both personally and for products managed
Experience managing, integrating with, and modernizing ERP systems required (Oracle preferred)
People leader
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Organization and personal effectiveness
Comfort with ambiguity, rapid iteration, and fluid prioritization
Ability to contribute ideas to overall expansion of AAR Digital products, services, and approach to the marketplace
Resolve issues and solve problems throughout project life cycles
Lead, coach, and motivate project team members proactively

Nice To Haves

Participation in major ERP migration(s) a plus

Responsibilities

Manage and scale the digital technology product team
Manage the product lifecycle of his/her portfolio
Conduct sizing on new projects coming from the business along with developing the business case
Manage the project backlog, strategy, and resourcing
Product Manager of PAARTS Store and similar product(s)
Own overarching collateral and marketing material
Own the DT&A Application Review Process
Understand, research, and follow technical trends. Assess emerging products and companies to measure their potential value or threat to the company and its products, as well as make recommendations on which new technologies to invest in or leverage
Study the competitive landscape from a strategic business and go-to-market perspective
Assess and establish mitigation plans for both business and technical risks
Use Domo/analytics tools to analyze performance indicators, evaluate experiments, etc.
Drive the development of additional reporting capabilities to measure performance/value
Facilitate and participate in the creation and maintenance of proper product documentation
Actively collaborate with a range of internal and external stakeholders to define project scope, goals, deliverables, required resources, budgets, and timing