Product Director, IT

Title : Product Director, IT

Location : United States-Illinois-Wood Dale

Job Number : 17436

Own product strategy and data-driven roadmap development and prioritization.

What you will be responsible for :

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

Qualifications :

What you will need to be successful in this role :

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)

Participation in major ERP migration(s) a plus

Skills / Characteristics :

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

The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary :

Competitive salary and bonus package

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Generous paid time off program

Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Physical Demands / Work Environment :

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.

The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting.

Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.

AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and / or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.

Compensation :

The anticipated salary range for this position is $170,000 to $190,000 annually. This range reflects the base salary for candidates who meet the requirements of the role, including experience, education, and location. [In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for a bonus.] AAR offers a competitive benefits package, including medical / dental / vision / life / and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holiday pay, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

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We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.