Senior Product Manager

About ITT

ITT Inc. (NYSE: ITT) is a diversified global leading manufacturer of highly engineered critical components and customized technology solutions serving the flow, aerospace and defense, transportation, industrial, and energy markets. Through operational execution, innovation, and disciplined capital deployment, including strategic acquisitions such as SPX FLOW, ITT partners with its customers to deliver enduring solutions to the key industries that underpin our modern way of life.

Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, ITT has a market cap of roughly $20 billion and employs more than 15,000 people across 40 countries and serves customers in approximately 125 countries. Following the acquisition of SPX FLOW, the company is expected to generate $5.4 billion in annual revenue.

Our businesses are organized in three distinct segments, each based around our core engineering DNA:

Flow Technologies: A global leader in, providing a broad portfolio of pumps, valves, mixing and agitation equipment, heat transfer, homogenizers, separation, water and wastewater treatment, and engineered process solutions.Our leading brands include the iconic
Goulds Pumps
(with more than 175 years of history),
Anhydro, APV, Bornemann, Bran+Luebbe, C’treat, Engineered Valves, Gerstenberg Schröder, Habonim, Johnson Pump, Lightnin, Philadelphia, Plenty, PRO Cast, Rheinhütte, Seital Separation, Stelzer, Svanehøj, Tigerholm, Uutechnic, VIDAR, Waukesha Cherry-Burrell.

Motion Technologies: A global leader in brake pads (ICE and electrified brake pads) and shock absorbers (energy absorption solutions) for transportation applications. Our leading brands include
Friction Technologies, KONI
and
Axtone.

Connect and Control Technologies: A leader in critical applications for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets, including harsh environment connectors and control components. Our leading brands include
 ITT Cannon, Enidine, Aerospace Controls
 and
kSARIA.

Position Summary

ITT is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Product Manager to lead the strategic direction, growth, profitability, and lifecycle management of the Environmental Control Systems (ECS) and Fluid & Mechanical Controls (FMC) product portfolios within our Aerospace Controls business in Valencia, California.

This position serves as the business leader for assigned product lines, responsible for developing and executing product strategies that align customer needs, market opportunities, technology investments, and operational capabilities to achieve business growth objectives. The Product Manager owns the product roadmap, supports new business capture efforts, drives portfolio optimization initiatives, and serves as the voice of the customer within the organization.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in aerospace, defense, or other highly engineered manufacturing environments, with a demonstrated ability to successfully manage complex product portfolios, drive profitable growth, and lead cross-functional teams. This role requires strong customer-facing skills, strategic thinking, financial acumen, and the ability to influence across Engineering, Program Management, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, and Business Development organizations.

The Product Manager serves as the primary focal point for product strategy and business performance, ensuring alignment between customer requirements, market trends, operational execution, and financial objectives. This individual will play a critical role in defining the future direction of ITT's ECS and FMC product lines while driving customer satisfaction, market share growth, and sustained profitability throughout the product lifecycle.

Essential Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Portfolio Leadership

• Develop and execute product line strategies that support long-term business growth and profitability objectives.
• Establish and maintain product roadmaps aligned with market needs, customer requirements, emerging technologies, and business priorities.
• Evaluate market opportunities and identify growth initiatives across commercial aerospace, defense, rotorcraft, and emerging platform markets.
• Lead portfolio optimization efforts, including new product introductions, product enhancements, and product rationalization activities.
• Drive technology investment planning in partnership with Engineering and Business Development organizations.
• Analyze competitive positioning and develop strategies to strengthen market leadership.

Financial & Business Ownership

• Own for engineering Non Recurring Engineering revenue, bookings, performance, and growth objectives for assigned product portfolios.
• Support the sales team in developing annual operating plans, bookings forecasts, strategic growth plans, and long-range business strategies
• Monitor financial performance and drive corrective actions when necessary.
• Lead business case development for capital investments, technology development, and new product opportunities.
• Support pricing strategy development and commercial decision making with the sales organization.
• Identify and implement margin improvement and cost optimization initiatives.

Customer & Market Engagement

• Serve as the primary business representative for assigned ECS and FMC product lines.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with aerospace OEMs, defense customers, Tier 1 suppliers, and strategic partners.
• Gather and analyze customer requirements and market intelligence to drive strategic decision making.
• Lead customer business reviews, product strategy discussions, and executive-level meetings.
• Represent ITT at industry conferences, trade shows, customer events, and market-focused engagements.
• Serve as the internal voice of the customer and advocate for customer priorities across the organization.

New Business & Growth Initiatives

• Support capture strategy development for strategic aerospace and defense opportunities.
• Partner with Sales and Business Development teams to identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Evaluate market trends and competitive landscapes to identify future growth areas.
• Lead product positioning and value proposition development for customer pursuits.
• Support proposal development, pricing reviews, negotiations, and contract execution activities.
• Assist with strategic planning efforts associated with new aerospace platforms and technology insertion opportunities.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Lead cross-functional teams in the execution of product line strategies and business objectives.
• Ensure alignment between Engineering, Program Management, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Supply Chain organizations.
• Support successful execution of development, qualification, production, and sustainment programs.
• Drive decision making related to product investments, priorities, risks, and resource allocation.
• Facilitate communication and coordination among stakeholders to achieve business and customer objectives.

Product Lifecycle Management

• Manage the complete lifecycle of assigned products from concept and development through maturity and obsolescence.
• Lead product improvement initiatives focused on reliability, cost reduction, manufacturability, and customer value.
• Support qualification, certification, and production transition activities for new products.
• Develop lifecycle strategies addressing obsolescence, supply chain risk, and long-term sustainment requirements.
• Support customer issue resolution and continuous improvement efforts related to quality, delivery, and performance.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, coaching, and guidance across cross-functional teams.
• Influence organizational priorities through data-driven business recommendations.
• Foster collaboration between business and technical organizations.
• Promote a culture of accountability, customer focus, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor developing product managers and busine