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Ricardo Defense

Product Line Director

Troy, MI · On-site

$165K - $185K/yr

This Product Line Director acts as the product owner for Vehicle Modernization with primary accountability for product configurations, multi-year roadmap, standard versus exception discipline, and ...

Detroit Defense

Product Line Director

Troy, MI · On-site

$165K - $185K/yr

This Product Line Director acts as the product owner for Vehicle Modernization with primary accountability for product configurations, multi-year roadmap, standard versus exception discipline, and ...

Attalon, Inc.

Product Line Director

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$222K - $233K/yr

The Product Line Director is responsible for leading the strategy, financial performance, and lifecycle execution of a designated product line serving the Aerospace & Defense industry, ensuring ...

Attalon, Inc.

Product Line Director

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$137K - $247K/yr

Job Summary 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 ...

Molex

Product Line Director

Fremont, CA · On-site

$255K - $267K/yr

Molex is expanding its Wavelength Management business and is seeking a Product Line Director at our Fremont, CA location. This role will provide strategic leadership for a critical product portfolio ...

HDT Global

Product Line Director - CBRN

Fredericksburg, VA · On-site

$141K - $173K/yr

Develops and implements the strategic directions for the CBRN product line including competitive market analysis, planning, project management to execute new product introduction and existing product ...

HDT Global

Product Line Director - CBRN

Fredericksburg, VA

$141K - $173K/yr

Develops and implements the strategic directions for the CBRN product line including competitive market analysis, planning, project management to execute new product introduction and existing product ...

Raytheon

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$220K - $230K/yr

Raytheon is seeking a Director, Program Management for the Paveway ® portfolio of programs. This role reports to the leader of the Domain Awareness and Precision Strike (DAPS) Product Area ...

Avnet, Inc.

Product Line Director, IPE

Phoenix, AZ · Hybrid

$231K - $242K/yr

Monitors market dynamics and develops supply plans to support demand trends for products within areas of responsibility. * Other duties as assigned. Job Level Specifications: * Manages direct ...

BAE Systems

Dir III- Programs

Merrimack, NH · On-site

$200K - $340K/yr

The Sensor Technology (ST) Product Line Director (PLD) will lead the strategy, cross-functional ... The ST product line is focused on innovating breakthrough hardware centric RF, EO/IR, and multi ...

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As of Jun 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for product line director in the United States is $173,361.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $155,000.00 and $190,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Product Line Director?

A Product Line Director is a senior management professional responsible for overseeing the strategy, development, and profitability of a specific group of products within an organization. They work closely with cross-functional teams such as marketing, sales, engineering, and finance to ensure the product line meets market needs and achieves business goals. Their responsibilities include setting the vision for the product line, managing the product lifecycle, and making key decisions about product features, pricing, and positioning. Product Line Directors also analyze market trends and customer feedback to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Product Line Director, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Product Line Director, you need a strong background in product management, business strategy, and market analysis, often supported by a relevant bachelor's or master's degree. Familiarity with product lifecycle management (PLM) systems, financial modeling tools, and data analytics platforms is typically required. Exceptional leadership, cross-functional communication, and decision-making skills set standout candidates apart. These skills are crucial for effectively guiding product strategy, driving revenue growth, and ensuring alignment between market needs and business objectives.

How does a Product Line Director typically collaborate with other departments to drive product success?

A Product Line Director works closely with cross-functional teams including marketing, sales, engineering, and supply chain to ensure product goals are met. They facilitate regular meetings to align on product strategy, address challenges, and track progress against key performance metrics. Effective collaboration ensures that market feedback is incorporated into product development and that launches are well-coordinated. Building strong relationships with these teams is essential for adapting to changing market demands and achieving overall business objectives.
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Product Line Director

Ricardo Defense

Troy, MI • On-site

$165K - $185K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 hours ago

Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Veterans Encouraged to Apply:
Detroit Defense proudly supports those who have served. We welcome applicants with military experience, including those transitioning to civilian careers. Your leadership, adaptability, and mission-focused mindset are valued here. Detroit Defense is a four time recipient of the Hire Vets Gold Medallion Award.
Detroit Defense is seeking a Product Line Director, Vehicle Modernization to own the definition, configuration discipline, and roadmap execution of the Vehicle Modernization product portfolio within the Mission Capability product line. The portfolio covers modernization efforts for stability control, drive-by-wire, powertrain, suspension, armor, and capability-enhancing modernization kits across tactical and combat vehicle platforms.
This Product Line Director acts as the product owner for Vehicle Modernization with primary accountability for product configurations, multi-year roadmap, standard versus exception discipline, and product-level margin. Success in this role protects execution predictability across core programs while expanding the portfolio into next-generation modernization kits. This role does not own program schedules or commit commercial terms, but is the subject matter authority on critical modernization product decisions.
The ideal candidate combines deep technical fluency in military ground vehicle modernization systems with a disciplined approach to product management. This role requires working knowledge of vehicle subsystems including anti-lock braking and stability control (ABS/ESC), drive-by-wire, powertrain, suspension, and armor integration, as well as the ability to enforce standard versus exception boundaries across Engineering, Programs, and Business Development, and to translate division strategy into an executable product roadmap.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Product Definition & Configuration Control
  • Define standard configurations for ABS/ESC, drive-by-wire, capability-enhancement kits, and related modernization offerings.
  • Maintain product documentation including feature sets, interfaces, variant structures, and configuration baselines used by sales and execution teams.
  • Establish clear configuration baselines for sales and execution teams.
  • Identify and reduce unnecessary product variants to improve design reuse and execution predictability.

Roadmap Ownership
  • Develop and maintain a multi-year Vehicle Modernization product roadmap that sequences feature releases based on ROI and execution capacity.
  • Align roadmap timing with Engineering feasibility and program demand, partnering with the Director of Engineering on capacity and the Director of Programs on delivery schedules.
  • Sunset legacy configurations when appropriate and guide transitions to next-generation kits.

Exception Governance & Product Economics
  • Evaluate non-standard customer requests for modernization kits, approve or escalate configuration deviations based on impact, and quantify the margin, schedule, and complexity trade-offs of each exception.
  • Track and report exception trends to the VP, PLM.
  • Maintain exception governance records and communicate trends to inform product strategy.

Product Economics & Margin Discipline
  • Understand cost drivers and margin performance by product configuration.
  • Partner with Finance to maintain product-level P&L visibility across configurations.
  • Identify cost reduction and design reuse opportunities across the modernization portfolio.
  • Support pricing guidance through clear configuration definition.

Cross-Functional Alignment
  • Provide Business Development with clearly defined sellable product packages.
  • Provide Programs Execution with stable scope and baseline definitions to support on-schedule delivery.
  • Partner with Engineering on design standardization and reuse, and represent the modernization portfolio in product forums, gate reviews, and roadmap decisions.
  • Align with VP, PLM and Director, Engineering on roadmap priorities.

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related technical discipline from an accredited college or university. A Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) is preferred.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
  • A minimum of 10 years of experience in product management, program management, or a related role within the defense or technology industry, with at least three years managing a P&L or a defined product line.
  • Demonstrated success managing the full product lifecycle of ground vehicle systems or subsystems, from definition through fielding.
  • Strong technical fluency across vehicle modernization subsystems, including braking and stability control (ABS/ESC), drive-by-wire, powertrain, suspension, and armor integration.
  • Proven ability to enforce configuration discipline, manage variant complexity, and drive design reuse across a product portfolio.
  • Experience with product economics and P&L management, including cost reduction and margin improvement initiatives.
  • Knowledge of U.S. military acquisition and procurement processes.

Detroit Defense offers an impressive compensation and benefits package including:
• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• Company Paid Life and AD&D
• Company Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending & HSA Accounts
• Legal & ID Shield Services
• 401k with Company Match
• Paid holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
Why Detroit Defense:
At Detroit Defense, we deliver mission-critical solutions that enhance national security, protect the warfighter, and enable readiness through innovation, technical excellence, and end-to-end lifecycle support.
Remaining steadfast in our core values of Trustworthy, Mission Driven, Creative, and Agile we are a complex systems integrator for the U.S. Government, Detroit Defense provides solutions to meet the technical and programmatic challenges faced by our customers. Our proven success in multi-domain cross-platform system-of-systems integration results in fielded capability for warfighters. From R&D to production, fielding, and sustainment, Detroit Defense provides services and solutions to Empower Those That protect Us.
Detroit Defense has been a proud recipient of the Hire Vets Gold Medallion Award since 2022.
Detroit Defense is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity or gender expression), age, mental or physical disability, creed, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, genetic trait or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
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