Product Line Director

Attalon, Inc.•Philadelphia, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Product Line Director (PLD) is responsible for leading the strategy, financial performance, and lifecycle execution of a designated product line serving the Aerospace & Defense industry. This role provides hands-on leadership of the local Program Management team while also serving as a corporate leader among peers across multiple Attalon sites. The PLD helps establish and reinforce corporate program and program management standards, ensuring alignment with industry best practices. Success requires a player-coach mindset, balancing execution with broader organizational guidance and collaboration. The role offers exposure to the business leadership team. Attalon is a leading technology partner to the global aerospace and defense industry, specializing in the physics of light and heat. With over 500 employees in the U.S., Attalon engineers critical optical, laser, and coating technologies that enable systems to see farther, target faster, and survive the harshest environments. From high-energy directed laser systems to satellite optics and hypersonic thermal protection, Attalon equips the warfighter with the advantage of precision. Attalon, located in Northeast Philadelphia, specializes in the manufacture of precision patterned optics, calibration grids, reticles, and specialty patterned products for the commercial and defense markets. The Philadelphia site is located in close proximity to major highways and transportation hubs, providing easy access to the surrounding Bucks County and Center City Philadelphia areas. The Greater Philadelphia area is a dynamic economic hub that combines world-class healthcare, education, and industrial sectors with rich cultural heritage and diverse communities, making it an ideal region for both career advancement and quality living.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance or related field
10+ years of experience in product management, program management, or leading technical programs in Aerospace & Defense manufacturing business
6+ years leading program, product management or technical development teams
Experience with developing product strategies, roadmaps, and financial plans
Demonstrated ability to lead in a matrixed environment
Strong communication skills with ability to brief senior leadership
Ability to travel for customer visits and cross-site meetings
Ability to receive a SECRET security clearance

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance or a related field
10+ years of experience in product or program management
Formal Program Management Certification
Experience mentoring or coaching peer professionals
Demonstrated ability to “lead by influence”

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the product line strategy aligned for products in Precision Coatings Segment. Ensure strategy is aligned with Attalon’s objectives and customer needs
Lead creation and execution of product roadmaps, including capability evolution, release planning, and investment priorities
Manage full product lifecycle activities from concept to end-of-life, including product improvements and portfolio optimization
Develop strong customer relationships and build customer trust through exceptional program execution and product performance
Serve as a leader among peers across sites, defining, improving, and enforcing corporate program and product management standards. Drive alignment across teams via consistent processes, tools, metrics, and reporting frameworks
Act as a player-coach directly managing the local Program Management team while occasionally performing Program Management duties on assigned programs
Maintain responsibility for product financial performance including pricing, revenue, margin, bookings, and demand forecasts
Track KPIs and lead data-driven performance reviews
Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Supply Chain and Quality to ensure product success
Support capture activities, proposals and customer engagements
Partner with senior leadership on long-range planning and investment strategies