Vice President, Controls & Software Strategic Business Unit

Copeland; France; Hybride; EUR 100 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A global technology leader is seeking a Vice President responsible for strategic business unit leadership, market analysis, and driving profitability. This role includes generating growth plans, leading teams, and overseeing product portfolio management. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Engineering, strong analytical and interpersonal skills, and experience in industrial marketing. This position is based in Modena, Italy or Augsburg, Germany, with relocation options available.

Prestations

Career development opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Mentorship and training programs

Qualifications

• Progressive experience in sales, marketing, industrial hardware and software, or industry strategy management.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsabilités

• Generate and implement targeted growth plans through product and service solutions.
• Evaluate market dynamics such as segment growth and emerging opportunities.
• Collaborate with Marketing Communications to develop effective collateral.

Connaissances

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering, or Mathematics

Outils

Microsoft Office Suite

Description du poste

As the leader for the Controls and Software Strategic Business Unit (SBU), the Vice President is responsible for targeting, encouraging, and maintaining a market leadership position from a global perspective. They will lead across all regions to establish our C&S brands as the primary supplier within targeted industry segments. Through strategy setting, team leadership, market analysis, business and product development programs, pricing strategies, and portfolio management, the Vice President will oversee the SBU’s overall business strategy, which will play a critical role in our financial performance.

Ready to make your mark and embark on an exciting journey with us? We can't wait to hear from you!

This position will be based in Modena, Italy or Augsburg, Germany, but we welcome applications from anyone willing to relocate to either location.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be :

• Generate and implement targeted, measurable growth plans through product and service solutions.
• Mentor teams on marketing methods tailored to specific segments and regions, including messaging strategies.
• Lead strategic growth and profitability initiatives representing the entire C&S portfolio strategy.
• Participate in key project and account planning and execution.
• Evaluate market dynamics such as segment growth, emerging opportunities, and technological trends impacting divisional performance.
• Manage C&S’s pricing strategies, aiming for annual price increases.
• Prioritize opportunities based on market potential, customer feedback, and ROI.
• Assess new markets and business development opportunities based on unmet customer needs and market segmentation.
• Collaborate with Marketing Communications to develop collateral that effectively communicates our value proposition.
• Develop processes to evaluate and optimize the product portfolio for growth and margin improvement, including product expansion, consolidation, or obsolescence.
• Identify product gaps and white space opportunities, proposing development initiatives.
• Work cross-functionally to evaluate and prioritize new product and solution opportunities that offer differentiated value.
• Maintain a portfolio management rhythm, overseeing product performance, lifecycle planning, and profitability.
• Ensure effective training tools and materials are utilized by customer-facing personnel, updating sales collateral as needed.
• Share successes across regions, coordinating campaigns to leverage wins.
• Lead and manage teams aligned with our Vision and Mission, including communication, training, mentoring, and performance management.

Who You Are :

You are a strategic thinker who can map bold steps to achieve organizational goals. You communicate a clear vision with purpose, prioritize actions based on market and business drivers, and handle risks associated with uncertain outcomes. You persevere through challenges and setbacks.

For This Role, You Will Need :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering, or Mathematics.
• Progressive experience in sales, marketing, industrial hardware and software, or industry strategy management.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, project management, and communication skills.
• Ability to apply analytics techniques to business problems.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart :

• Additional years of sales/marketing experience.
• Experience in the industrial hardware and software industry.
• Experience in general management or industry strategy management.
• Advanced degree in Marketing or Business.
• Experience leading direct reports.
• Experience with PAC/PLC applications and services commercialization.
• Experience in business development and BB marketing.
• Ability to work and influence within a global, multicultural environment.

Our Culture & Commitment to You :

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We encourage innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that extraordinary ideas come from phenomenal teams. We are committed to ongoing career development and fostering an inclusive culture, supporting your success through mentorship, training, and leadership opportunities. We believe that diverse teams working together drive growth and deliver results.