Managing Director – Motorcycle & Bike Business

TN France; Gournay-en-Bray; Sur place; EUR 80 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Join a pioneering company in redefining motorcycle and bike safety. As the Managing Director, you'll lead the charge in building a new business from the ground up, focusing on innovation and operational excellence. This is a unique opportunity to merge technology with entrepreneurial execution in a dynamic, international environment. With full P&L ownership, you'll engage with global partners and drive impactful solutions that prioritize safety and performance. If you're a visionary leader with a passion for mobility solutions, this role offers an exciting platform to make a significant difference.

Prestations

Executive Sponsorship

Dynamic International Environment

Focus on Collaboration and Innovation

Qualifications

• Strong background in engineering, product development, or program management.
• Experience in customer-facing roles and translating technical value into commercial impact.

Responsabilités

• Define and execute strategy for the Motorcycle & Bike business.
• Drive product and technology development with a focus on innovation.

Connaissances

Engineering

Product Development

Program Management

Customer Engagement

Analytical Skills

Formation

Degree in Engineering or Technology

Outils

Project Management Software

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Managing Director – Motorcycle & Bike Business, Gournay-en-Bray

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Client:

Autoliv Group

Location:

Gournay-en-Bray, France

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

27.04.2025

Expiry Date:

11.06.2025

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Job Description:

Autoliv is the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems. Through our group companies, we develop, manufacture and market protective systems, such as airbags, seatbelts, and steering wheels for all major automotive manufacturers in the world as well as mobility safety solutions.

At Autoliv, we challenge and redefine the standards of mobility safety to sustainably deliver leading solutions. In 2024, our products saved 37,000 lives and reduced 600,000 injuries.

Our ~65,000 colleagues in 25 countries are passionate about our vision of Saving More Lives and quality is at the heart of everything we do. We drive innovation, research, and development at our 13 technical centers, with their 20 test tracks.

We are launching a new venture within Autoliv to redefine safety for Motorcycle and Bike mobility — and we’re looking for a technology-driven, intrapreneurial leader to take the helm.

As Managing Director of the Motorcycle & Bike (M&B) business, you will be responsible for building this greenfield business from the ground up. With full P&L ownership, you will lead strategy, product innovation, commercial development, customer satisfaction and operational execution — shaping a scalable, high-impact business aligned with Autoliv’s purpose of saving lives.

This role is ideal for a seasoned leader who combines deep technical understanding, strong customer orientation, and the ability to translate vision into action in a global matrix environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead with Vision and Execution: Define and execute the strategy for Autoliv’s M&B business, transforming safety for motorcycles and bikes through smart, tech-enabled solutions both as a component supplier and system integrator.
• Drive Product and Technology Development: Steer a focused, fast-paced roadmap in close collaboration with RDE/Incubation, Divisions, and external partners to bring innovation to market quickly and reliably.
• Shape the Customer Landscape: Engage with global motorcycle OEMs, rider gear manufacturers, and technology partners to define needs, co-develop solutions, and establish strong commercial traction.
• Build the Organization: Establish a lean, agile team and operating model suitable for growth. Foster a culture of speed, ownership, and technical excellence.
• Ensure Operational Excellence: Establish lean and scalable operations from the ground up. Drive disciplined execution across development, industrialization, quality, and cost — with a clear focus on speed, adaptability, and resource efficiency typical of a startup environment without compromising on quality.
• Integrate Within the Ecosystem: Navigate Autoliv’s global network to align support functions, leverage existing capabilities, and maintain strategic alignment across MSS, RDE/Incubation and Divisions.

Qualifications and Experience

• Strong background in engineering, product development, or program management, ideally with global experience in the mobility or technology space.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, build from a blank sheet, and build from concept to industrialization.
• Strategic and Business mindset with strong analytical capability and a practical bias for action.
• Experience in customer-facing roles and an ability to translate technical value into commercial impact.
• Familiarity with Autoliv’s processes and structures or equivalent experience from Tier 1 Automotive supplier, is a strong asset.
• Proven experience from the motorcycle, bike, or micro-mobility sectors, with a solid understanding of market dynamics, safety needs, and product requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership in a startup or high-growth business environment, with the ability to operate in ambiguity, build operations, and drive entrepreneurial execution.
• Fluent in English; additional language skills such as such as Japanese or Italian is considered an asset.

What We Offer

• A rare opportunity to create and lead a business from inception — within a mission-driven global leader.
• High visibility and impact, with executive sponsorship and full strategic backing.
• A platform to combine technology leadership with entrepreneurial execution.
• A dynamic, international environment with a strong focus on collaboration and innovation.

Join us in shaping the future of two-wheeler safety — where innovation meets purpose.