Sensor Product Programs Lead - Growth & Global Impact

Burkert; Friauville; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bürkert is seeking a senior leader to own the Sensors Product Program, driving growth, profitability, and a global portfolio strategy. The role collaborates across Product Management, Engineering, Operations, Sales and Marketing to realize business value and global expansion.

Applicants should bring several years in product/program leadership with P&L exposure, strong technical understanding of sensor tech and industrial automation, and fluency in English and French.

Qualifications

• Several years of leadership in a Product Program or Business Unit with commercial responsibility.
• P&L ownership experience is a plus.
• Solid understanding of sensor technologies and industrial automation.
• Ability to translate strategy into action and deliver measurable results.
• Experience leading international, cross-functional teams.
• Fluent in English and French; German helpful.

Responsibilities

• Full business responsibility for growth, profitability and long-term success of the Sensors Product Program.
• 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.
• Identify and develop growth opportunities with Core Industry Management and regional orgs.
• Prioritize investments, development projects and resources by 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 portfolio.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

P&L ownership

Market growth strategy

Education

Engineering degree (Automation/Electronics/Industrial Eng.)

Job description

Bürkert is seeking a senior leader to own the Sensors Product Program, driving growth, profitability, and a global portfolio strategy. The role collaborates across Product Management, Engineering, Operations, Sales and Marketing to realize business value and global expansion.

Applicants should bring several years in product/program leadership with P&L exposure, strong technical understanding of sensor tech and industrial automation, and fluency in English and French.