Director Division Industry & Infrastructure (Americas Region)

ZipRecruiter; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in industrial services is looking for a Director to oversee their division in the Americas, with responsibilities across leadership, commercial strategy, and fostering partnerships. The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree and over ten years of leadership experience, driving innovation and ensuring compliance while leading international teams in a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of senior leadership experience in TIC, real estate/infrastructure consulting, insurance, or industrial services.

Responsibilities

• Shape and challenge commercial strategy, including pricing and positioning.
• Drive revenue growth and profitability across core service lines.
• Build trusted relationships with key clients, investors, and public stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Customer focus

Self-Management

Education

Advanced degree in Engineering, Architecture, Industrial Management, or related field (MBA)

Job description

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Director of the Division of Industry and Infrastructure (Region Americas) is the executive head of the regional Industry, Real Estate, and Infrastructure division, reporting directly to the CEO of TÜV SÜD Americas and aligned with global leadership. The role holds full P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow responsibility and shapes the regional business strategy in close collaboration with country CEOs.

This position oversees the division’s strategic development, resource allocation, commercial success, innovation agenda, and ensures service excellence across North, Central, and South America.

This position follows a hybrid work model and may be based at any of our North America locations, including Wakefield, MA; Alpharetta, GA; Auburn Hills, MI; New Brighton, MN; Plymouth, MI; Brecksville, OH; Woodbridge, ON; or San Diego, CA.

Responsibilities:

1. Strategic & Business Leadership
2. Reposition underdeveloped business areas by building team capabilities and scaling high-potential service lines aligned with sustainability and innovation goals
3. Shape and challenge commercial strategy, including pricing and positioning, in close collaboration with Business Line Leaders
4. Define and execute the regional I+I strategy in alignment with global objectives
5. Drive revenue growth and profitability across core service lines (e.g., industrial asset services, ESG, Net Zero consulting)
6. Identify strategic partnerships and acquisition targets; lead integration and scaling of acquired teams
7. Oversee investment planning and resource allocation to support business priorities
8. Adapt global initiatives to regional market needs and define competitive, margin-optimized pricing strategies
9. Deliver measurable impact within 12–18 months through business momentum and team growth across the region

Risk, Governance & Compliance

1. Ensure robust governance, internal controls, and risk management in line with TÜV SÜD policies and regulations
2. Oversee compliance with legal, certification, and procedural requirements across the region
3. Manage contract governance, risk reporting, and regulatory filings

Client Engagement & Market Presence

1. Shape commercial strategy through input on pricing, positioning, and market approach
2. Build trusted relationships with key clients, investors, and public stakeholders
3. Represent I+I at industry events and technical forums to strengthen market visibility
4. Collaborate with global Key Account Managers on integrated, cross-border solutions
5. Position TÜV SÜD as a leading partner for industrial and infrastructure services in the Americas

Organizational Leadership & Transformation

1. Lead and develop a high-performing international management team across countries and units
2. Drive transformation in digitalization, SMART inspection, and data-driven innovation
3. Foster a culture of performance, accountability, integrity, and customer focus
4. Advance technical capability development and cross-border knowledge sharing
5. Ensure strong on-site leadership through regular presence and travel across the Americas

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Architecture, Industrial Management, or related field (MBA)
• 10+ years of senior leadership experience in TIC, real estate/infrastructure consulting, insurance, or industrial services

Core Competencies:

• Communication
• Collaboration
• Customer focus
• Self-Management

Additional Information:

Equal Opportunity Employer – and Veteran

TÜV SÜD America, Inc. is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to creed, ancestry, marital status, genetics, gender identity, expression, physical or mental disability, veteran status, and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the following: Labor Law 2025

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