Director, IFE Hardware Products

The Director of IFE Hardware Products provides strategic leadership for the full lifecycle of IFE hardware, from concept (S0) through retirement (S12). This role defines the long-term vision and roadmap, ensuring products meet customer needs, align with market trends, and deliver strong business results. The Director drives portfolio strategy oversees product development and launch, and ensures cross-functional alignment with Engineering, Certification, Production, Sales, and Program Management. The Director maintains transparency with executive leadership and stakeholders, ensuring the IFE hardware portfolio delivers sustained growth and competitive advantage.

Core Responsibilities

• Define and drive the long-term vision and strategy for the IFE hardware portfolio, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and market positioning
• Champion and communicate the product roadmap across the organization and with executive leadership, ensuring clarity, alignment, and buy-in
• Translate strategic goals into product direction, investment priorities, and measurable outcomes, while delegating detailed requirements to product and engineering teams
• Partner with executive stakeholders to set business priorities based on market trends, customer needs, and financial impact
• Provide executive oversight for product design, feature definition, and lifecycle management from concept through retirement
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