Product Line Manager II Resume Caden Collier Product Line Manager II (602) 555-4186 caden.collier@example.com linkedin.com/example/cadencollier Phoenix, AZ 85016 STRENGTHS Portfolio judgment During shifting market assumptions, connected margin, inventory, and customer signals into practical portfolio decisions. Cross functional influence When priorities conflicted, brought Engineering, Supply Chain, Sales, and Production toward a shared decision. Market insight Customer visits and trade events often revealed adjacent opportunities before pipeline data made them obvious. Launch discipline Built readiness reviews around business cases, technical maturity, supply constraints, and customer milestones for steadier launches. Commercial focus Pricing, channel, value proposition, and segmentation work gave senior leaders clearer choices on growth opportunities. SKILLS Product strategy Portfolio leadership Market analysis Pricing strategy Gross margin Product roadmaps Product launches Bid or no bid Salesforce Microsoft Office Customer segmentation Competitive analysis Cost reduction End of life planning Stakeholder influence LANGUAGES English Native 40 Spanish Intermediate 20 MY CAREER 14 Years Senior Product Line Manager, Aerospace Defense Products at VectorSpan Aerospace (3.7 Years) Product Portfolio Manager, Defense Systems at RedMesa Defense Technologies (2.8 Years) Product Manager, Aerospace Components at Skyward Controls Group (3.6 Years) Associate Product Manager, Aerospace Products at Canyon Aero Components (4 Years) SUMMARY Aerospace and defense product management leader with 14 years guiding technical portfolios across military and commercial markets. Leads product strategy, market analysis, pricing, roadmaps, bid or no bid decisions, launches, portfolio simplification, cost reduction, and end of life planning . More than nine years of portfolio leadership experience includes influence across Engineering, Supply Chain, Sales, Production, and program stakeholders in matrixed organizations. Uses sales, gross margin, bookings, SPI, Product Vital Index , inventory, and launch performance data to turn market signals into practical decisions. Builds value propositions, business cases, customer relationships, competitive insights, and multi generational roadmaps . Brings technical fluency, commercial judgment, and steady cross functional leadership that can support disciplined growth, customer value, and stronger product line performance. EXPERIENCE Senior Product Line Manager, Aerospace Defense Products VectorSpan Aerospace January 2023 - Present Phoenix, AZ Leads strategy and business performance for thermal management and electromechanical products serving defense programs and selected commercial applications. Influences a matrixed organization across Engineering, Supply Chain, Sales, Production, and program teams while protecting customer commitments and portfolio economics. Set roadmap priorities with Engineering and Supply Chain , balancing customer needs, capacity, and portfolio economics. Led bid or no bid reviews, aligning value propositions , pricing assumptions, and kickoff readiness for new opportunities. Reviewed sales, margin, bookings, SPI, inventory, and launch results, then initiated focused countermeasures. Sponsored portfolio simplification and cost reduction actions, protecting technical requirements and customer commitments. Used Salesforce data, customer visits , and trade events to identify military and commercial growth opportunities. Product Portfolio Manager, Defense Systems RedMesa Defense Technologies March 2020 - December 2022 Scottsdale, AZ Managed defense sensing and motion control products across growth, launch, maturity, and end of life . Connected customer demand, technology evolution, engineering investment, pricing, inventory exposure, and executive decisions across a broad portfolio. Built multi generational roadmaps linking customer demand, technology evolution, and engineering investment priorities. Led launch governance using business cases , technical readiness, supply constraints, and customer milestones. Analyzed complexity and obsolete inventory exposure, guiding rationalization and customer transition plans. Developed pricing and channel recommendations from margin trends, segmentation, competition, and Salesforce opportunities. Presented forecasts, awards outlook, market intelligence, and corrective actions during senior management reviews. Product Manager, Aerospace Components Skyward Controls Group July 2016 - February 2020 Tempe, AZ Managed aerospace component planning, customer discovery, competitive research, sales support, and life cycle execution. Translated customer and regulatory requirements into product priorities while supporting modifications, extensions, new concepts, and commercial growth. Translated customer and regulatory requirements into priorities for modifications, extensions, and new development concepts. Created value propositions , catalogs , technical literature, and launch materials for engineered aerospace products. Supported bid strategy and program kickoff through requirements, market context, pricing inputs, and action tracking. Monitored competitor activity, margin movement, sales trends, and customer feedback to recommend portfolio responses. Represented products at customer visits , conferences, and trade shows , converting insight into roadmap inputs. Associate Product Manager, Aerospace Products Canyon Aero Components June 2012 - June 2016 Chandler, AZ Supported aerospace portfolio analysis, customer requirements, market research, sales enablement, pricing reviews, and product literature. Maintained performance reporting and opportunity visibility while coordinating technical and commercial input for product decisions. Maintained Microsoft Office reports and Salesforce opportunity data for bookings and pipeline visibility. Researched competitors and markets through publications, trade associations, customer input, and online sources. Coordinated technical bulletins , catalogs, presentations, and product literature with Engineering and commercial stakeholders. Supported pricing reviews using product cost, sales history, competitive context, and customer requirements. Contributed to new product concepts, modifications, inventory reviews, and mature product decisions. PROJECTS Defense Portfolio Simplification 2024 Guided a portfolio review across product complexity, obsolete inventory, mature product pricing, customer commitments, and cost reduction opportunities. Created decision material that helped cross functional leaders focus investment and transition actions. Commercial Growth Opportunity Study 2022 Assessed adjacent commercial applications through customer discovery, competitor research, segmentation, channel input, and Salesforce opportunity data. Converted findings into value propositions and roadmap recommendations for selected aerospace products. LEADERSHIP & AWARDS Recognized by senior management for clear portfolio forecasts, awards outlook, and corrective action reviews. Received leadership recognition for coordinating launch readiness across Engineering, Supply Chain, Sales, and Production. Selected to represent aerospace product lines at customer visits, conferences, and trade shows. EDUCATION Master of Business Administration University of Arizona GPA: 4.0 2018 Tucson, AZ Coursework: Strategic management, marketing analytics, operations management, financial analysis Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Arizona State University GPA: 4.0 2012 Tempe, AZ Coursework: Product design, thermodynamics, systems engineering, manufacturing processes CERTIFICATIONS Pragmatic Institute Product Management Certification 2017 Master of Business Administration 2018 TECHNICAL SKILLS Product Management: Product strategy, product life cycle management, portfolio management Market Research: Competitive analysis, customer segmentation, market analysis Financial Analysis: Gross margin, pricing analysis, business cases Performance Metrics: Sales, bookings, SPI Product Roadmapping: Multi generational roadmaps, technology planning, investment prioritization Launch Management: Launch governance, readiness reviews, program kickoff Portfolio Optimization: Complexity reduction, simplification, cost reduction Lifecycle Planning: Mature product pricing, obsolete inventory, end of life planning Customer Engagement: Customer visits, military markets, commercial markets Sales Enablement: Product literature, catalogs, technical bulletins Business Systems: Salesforce, Microsoft Office, pipeline reporting Aerospace Products: Thermal management, electromechanical products, defense sensing SKILLS Product strategy Portfolio leadership Market analysis Pricing strategy Gross margin Product roadmaps Product launches Bid or no bid Salesforce Microsoft Office Customer segmentation Competitive analysis Cost reduction End of life planning Stakeholder influence PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Aerospace Industries Association, participant in product and market discussions. Society of Automotive Engineers, member focused on aerospace engineering and product development. LANGUAGES English (Native) Spanish (Intermediate) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
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