Head of Sensors Product Program (m/f/x)

Burkert New Zealand Ltd.; Triembach-au-Val; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bürkert is seeking a senior leader to take full business responsibility for the Sensors Product Program within a matrix organization. You will define and execute the global sensor strategy, drive the portfolio roadmap, and lead growth initiatives to expand market presence and profitability.

You will collaborate with Core Industry Management, regional teams and functions such as Engineering, Operations, Sales and Marketing to translate strategy into action, prioritize investments, and deliver

Qualifications

• Requires strong commercial acumen and ability to balance technology with business value.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing product/portfolio strategies.
• Experience leading international, cross-functional teams in a matrix structure.

Responsibilities

• Own the Sensors Product Program P&L and growth within the product-centric organization.
• Define and execute the global sensor strategy and portfolio roadmap.
• Identify growth opportunities with Core Industry Management and regional teams.
• Prioritize investments and projects based on customer value and business impact.
• Drive execution across Product Management, Portfolio Management, Engineering, Operations, Sales and Marketing.
• Shape the role of sensor technologies within Bürkert's portfolio and future offerings.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Portfolio management

Cross-functional leadership

International teams

English-French language

German language

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Where would you like to shape the success of your future career: Working with a worldwide leading manufacturer of process measuring and control technology? In a family owned company that values its more than 3,700 employees as individuals in more than 30 countries? On a team that breaks new ground with courage and passion? If you answer „Yes“ three times? Then it is time for us to make your acquaintance

• Full Business responsibility for the growth, profitability and long-term success of the Sensors Product Program within the product centric organization.
• Develop and implement growth initiatives to expand market presence, revenue and profitability.
• Define and execute the global sensor strategy, portfolio roadmap and growth initiatives incl. Make-or-Buy decision.
• Identify and develop attractive growth opportunities, applications and business models together with our Core Industry Management and regional organizations.
• Prioritize investments, development projects and resources based on customer value and business impact.
• As central pillar within the product centric organization, drive execution across Product Management together with Portfolio Management, Engineering, Operations, Sales and Marketing.
• Shape the role of sensor technologies within Bürkert's overall portfolio and solution offering and establish as solid pillar within the Bürkert future portfolio.
• Several years of experience in Business Unit, Business Line or Product Program leadership with proven commercial responsibility. Experience with P&L ownership is a plus.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to balance technology, customer value and business performance.
• Degree in Engineering, Automation, Electronics, Physics, Industrial Engineering or a comparable discipline.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing successful product or portfolio strategies within a Matrix structure.
• Solid understanding of sensor technologies, industrial automation, instrumentation or related markets.
• Ability to translate strategy into action and deliver measurable results.
• Experience leading international and cross-functional teams.
• Fluent in English and French; good command of German as well.
• Burkert employees enjoy an inclusive environment that's open to ideas and innovation for a growing company with opportunities for development. Work life balance is considered a priority with a comprehensive benefits package in place to support your personal and professional life.