**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. \#LI-MA1 #LI-ONSITE 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.