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

Bürkert Group; Triembach-au-Val; Remote; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bürkert Group is seeking a high-impact leader to own the Sensors Product Program, shaping growth, profitability and the long-term roadmap across a global, matrix-structured organization.

You will define the sensor strategy, drive portfolio development, and partner with Core Industry Management and regional teams to unlock new opportunities. Multilingual collaboration and cross-functional leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or a related discipline with strong technical foundations.
• Proven track record in leading product programs or business units with P&L exposure.
• Experience in sensor technologies, industrial automation or related markets.
• Ability to translate strategy into action within a matrix structure.
• Experience leading international, cross-functional teams.
• Fluent in English and French; good German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the Sensors Product Program growth, profitability and long-term success.
• Develop growth initiatives to expand market presence, revenue and profitability.
• Define and execute the global sensor strategy, portfolio roadmap and Make-or-Buy decisions.
• Identify opportunities with Core Industry Management and regional orgs.
• Prioritize investments and resources based on customer value and impact.
• Drive execution across Product, Portfolio, Engineering, Operations, Sales and Marketing.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Commercial acumen

Cross-functional leadership

International teamwork

Fluent English and French

German language (good command)

Education

Engineering/Automation/Electronics/Physics/Industrial Eng 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.