The product marketing manager- aviation is accountable for the strategic direction, financial performance and long-term growth of Smith Detection Inc.’s Americas Aviation business. The role leads aviation strategy including P&L ownership, portfolio strategy, innovation, commercialization, and cross-functional execution. The Senior Product Manager partners with Marketing, Sales, Finance, Legal, Supply Chain, R&D and Global Teams to deliver sustainable growth, strengthen brand equity and drive profitable margin share gains in a dynamic and competitive aviation market.Responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to the following:Own full P&L accountability for Americas Aviation business, delivering annual revenue, profit and share sufficiency through disciplined financial and portfolio management.Lead development of a comprehensive, annual strategic plan for presentation and alignment to Americas leadership team, identifying pillars for growth and gain buy-in from cross-functional and global partners.Drive portfolio strategy and lifecycle management, including innovation pipeline development, portfolio optimization, pricing strategy and disciplined resource allocation to maximize return on investmentLead end-to-end commercialization, from business case development and customer validation to go-to-market execution, ensuring on-time, on-budget launches with strong in-market performance.Analyze competitive activity, customer/end-user insights and financial performance to identify risks and opportunities; translate insights into clear, actionable growth initiatives.Partner closely with sales, technology and global marketing to develop customer-ready sell stories and innovation launch plans.Collaborate with demand planning and supply chain to deliver accurate volume forecasts.Partner with Global Marketing Communications on brand standards and positioning to ensure consistency and effectiveness.Lead and influence cross-functional teams, providing clear direction, resolving trade-offs and ensuring accountability across complex initiatives.Closely monitor and analyze sales volume, market share, competition, industry sector news and regulatory updates to provide actionable insights and recommendation for improvement. 
