Product Manager - Aviation

SPX Technologies•Franklin, TN

About The Position

As Product Manager – Aviation, you will support and grow SPX’s portfolio of airport and heliport lighting solutions. You will manage assigned products throughout their lifecycle, identify market opportunities, support new product development, and help ensure solutions meet customer, regulatory, and business needs. Working closely with engineering, sales, operations, quality, customers, and other stakeholders, you will help deliver innovative, compliant, and commercially successful aviation lighting products. The role operates in a collaborative, cross-functional, and global business environment.

Requirements

3–7 years of experience in product management, engineering, technical sales, marketing, or a related commercial role.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to work effectively across technical and commercial teams.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Aviation Management, Business, Marketing, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

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.
Experience with product lifecycle management, market analysis, competitive intelligence, business case development, project management, and commercial activities.
Customer focus, strategic thinking, technical aptitude, cross-functional collaboration, and strong influencing skills.
Experience in a global business environment.

Responsibilities

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, lifecycle management, and end-of-life planning.
Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and changes to aviation standards and regulations.
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.
Define product requirements and work with engineering teams to develop new products and enhancements.
Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and service teams to support successful product delivery.
Provide technical and product expertise to sales teams, customers, consultants, contractors, and industry stakeholders.