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

Burkert India Private Limited; Triembach-au-Val; Remote; EUR 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Bürkert, a world-leading manufacturer of process measuring and control technology, seeks a senior leader for the Sensors Product Program within a product-centric organization.

You will drive growth initiatives, define the global sensor strategy, manage the portfolio roadmap, and collaborate across functions to deliver measurable results. Fluency in English and French is required; German is a plus.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience leading Product/Portfolio programs in a matrix organization.
• Solid understanding of sensor technologies and industrial automation markets.
• Proven track record translating strategy into actionable roadmaps and delivering measurable results.

Responsibilities

• 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 with Core Industry Management and regional organizations.
• Prioritize investments, development projects and resources based on customer value and business impact.
• Drive execution across Product Management together with Portfolio Management, Engineering, Operations, Sales and Marketing.
• Shape the role of sensor technologies within Bürkert's portfolio and establish it as a solid pillar of the future portfolio.
• Experience leading international and cross-functional teams.
• Fluent in English and French; good command of German as well.

Skills

Portfolio strategy

P&L ownership

Cross-functional leadership

Sensor technologies

Industrial automation

Education

Engineering, Automation, Electronics, Physics, Industrial Engineering or comparable discipline

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.