Industry Business Unit Leader

Job Description Summary

Responsible for operational execution of the Industrial Portfolio within Power Conversion & Storage NEU. Various large projects in a variety of different industrial applications locally and globally. Strong interface with customers and managing Project Management team for new equipment.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Key member of the extended leadership team supporting the region to achieve P&L targets.
• Provide strategic direction and commercial growth whilst ensuring operating mechanisms are in place and building organisational capabilities to improve business performance.
• Responsible for the proper execution of a large portfolio of local and international Industrial projects with a particular focus on new equipment.
• Support the region to implement an organisation with world class standards, driving high customer satisfaction and strong Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost performance.
• Attraction and retention of talent and management of medium sized teams.
• Developing expertise within function and growing reputation within the organisation.
• Influences policy and ensures delivery within own function, linking with other functions of the organisation.
• Responsible for the growth of the business area and new opportunities, working side by side with the sales department.
• Work with the PMO to enhance project management and proper execution of projects - risk assessments, project costs, planning, document control.

Required Qualifications

• Track record of strong business acumen and project execution.
• Experience with a variety of different customers and contractual negotiations.
• Demonstrable experience of business growth and new product development.Deep business knowledge and experience running a P&L.
• Ability to influence in a matrix and drive change.
• Clear thinking and sound decision making skills.
• High resilience and ability to cope under pressure.
• Demonstrated acceptance and adherence to high ethical, moral and personal values.

Desired Characteristics

• Product knowledge - Battery Storage (BESS), Synchronous Condensers, System Solutions.
• Significant experience in a senior leadership role.
• Customer focused and strong relationship building skills.
• Strong leadership skills including managing cross functional team.
• High energy with ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Strong communication skills and executive presence.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including employer pension contribution, private health insurance, and life assurance.
• 26 days vacation plus bank holidays and a hybrid working model.
• Relocation assistance not provided.