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# Product Line Business Manager - Inerting / Fuel - Fluid Systems Division

- **Company:** Parker Hannifin Corp.
- **Location:** Irvine, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $140,915.0 - $246,685.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Business Systems, Microsoft Office, Salesforce.Com, Performance Monitor
- **Published:** September 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=54ecc288a56adf04

## About the Role

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline; MBA preferred.
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10+ years of progressive professional experience in product management, business leadership, program management, business development, or related functions, including significant product portfolio responsibility.
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Demonstrated leadership of teams and complex cross-functional programs; prior people-management experience required.
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Demonstrated success managing P&L/business performance, program cost and schedule, strategic planning, forecasting, and customer relationships.
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Strong understanding of product and manufacturing technology, business systems, financial controls, contractual terms, and regulatory requirements.
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Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, communication, presentation, and influencing skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM tools such as Salesforce.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and travel up to 25%

## Description

The Product Line Business Manager (PLBM) provides senior business leadership and end-to-end ownership for assigned product lines. The role combines product line strategy, P&L accountability, program execution, customer leadership, forecasting, and people leadership to deliver profitable growth and operational performance. The PLBM leads a cross-functional business team, serves as a key escalation point to division leadership, and develops strategic objectives for existing and future products, customers, and markets.

SCOPE/SUPERVISION AND INTERACTION:

__X__ Has Direct Reports ____ Does Not Have Direct Reports

Leads direct reports that may include Product Line Managers, Program Managers, with dotted-line to supporting functions as applicable.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Own product line P&L and business performance, including revenue, bookings, margin, inventory, forecast accuracy, cost, schedule, and achievement of strategic objectives.
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Develop and execute product, pricing, promotion, customer channels, and market strategies that drive profitable growth and margin expansion.
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Lead strategic planning, annual and long-range forecasting, budgeting, portfolio prioritization, and business plans based on customer needs, market trends, competitive activity, and financial opportunities.
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Own the complete product life cycle and portfolio roadmap from concept and new product development through launch, growth, simplification, maturity, and end-of-life.
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Translate customer and market requirements into product and business priorities; consult with current and prospective customers and serve as a senior escalation point for customer, commercial, and program issues.
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Lead cross-functional execution to meet customer, quality, cost, delivery, schedule, regulatory, and business commitments; monitor performance and drive corrective actions when required.
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Direct major proposals, business cases, new product launches, and growth initiatives; align Engineering and other functions to market needs and investment priorities.
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Drive portfolio complexity reduction, Simple by Design, product cost-out, inventory improvement, pricing actions, and continuous improvement using Parker Operating Principles.
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Monitor competitors, customer scorecards, market dynamics, and strategic positioning; convert insights into commercial and portfolio actions.
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Lead organizational and program readiness for key customer and business requirements, including risk identification, mitigation, and cross-functional follow-through.

 * Build and develop a high-performing team through coaching, performance management, talent development, and effective collaboration across functions.


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