Deputy General Manager

FLIR Systems, Inc.; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 136,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated seeks a Deputy General Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership for a growing energy systems business, focusing on fuel cell technologies, thermoelectric, hydrogen and advanced power solutions for government, defense, space, and industrial markets.

This role drives performance, advances technical capabilities, and leads multidisciplinary teams to deliver reliable, high-quality products aligned with long-term objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a technical or business field.
• Proven leadership experience with energy systems, fuel cells, or advanced industrial tech.
• Strong track record in delivering complex P&L outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Support VP/GM with P&L execution and capital planning.
• Develop and execute multi-year business strategies.
• Lead annual operating plans, forecasts and long-range financial modeling.
• Manage product, program and technical portfolios for performance.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across Engineering, Operations, PM and support functions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, quality, EH&S and export controls.

Skills

P&L management

Strategic leadership

Financial modeling

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related technical field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Be visionary Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research. We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Summary

The Deputy General Manager will provide strategic and operational leadership for a growing energy systems business, with a particular focus on fuel cell technologies, thermoelectric, hydrogen and advanced power solutions serving government, defense, space, and industrial markets. This role supports business performance, advances technical capabilities, and leads multidisciplinary execution to deliver reliable, high-quality products aligned with long-term business objectives.

Detailed Description

Strategic & Financial Leadership

• Support the VP/GM with P&L execution, including revenue growth, margin improvement, cost management, and capital planning.
• Assist in developing and executing multi-year business strategies aligned with market demand, customer needs, and corporate objectives.
• Lead annual operating plans, forecasts, and long-range financial modeling with strong command of EBIT, cash flow, and working capital.
• Partner closely with Finance, Business Development, and Operations to ensure disciplined execution and sustainable growth.

Technical & Product Leadership

• Manage product, program, and technical portfolios to maximize business performance and customer satisfaction.
• Provide oversight and informed guidance across fuel cell system design, development, qualification, and production
• Ensure technical roadmaps align with customer requirements, regulatory standards, and emerging technologies.
• Balance innovation with manufacturability, reliability, lifecycle cost, and disciplined risk management.
• Serve as a credible technical leader with customers, partners, and internal engineering teams.

Operational & Organizational Leadership

• Drive day-to-day operational performance by translating strategy into disciplined operational execution across functions.
• Lead and develop high-performing teams across Engineering, Operations, Program Management, and support functions.
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, quality, environmental health and safety, export control, contractual, and corporate requirements.
• Attract, retain, and develop senior technical and operational talent while supporting succession planning and leadership development.

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a senior interface with key customers, government stakeholders, and strategic partners.
• Support capture strategies, major proposals, and long-cycle program pursuits.
• Represent the business in executive reviews, customer briefings, and strategic discussions.

Leadership Attributes

• Strategic, decisive, and results oriented.
• Financially astute with strong business judgment.
• Executive- level communication and presentation skills.
• Collaborative leader with the ability to inspire teams and execute through others.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical field; advanced degree strongly preferred.
• at least 5 years of leadership experience within energy systems, fuel cells, power generation, aerospace, defense, or advanced industrial technologies.
• Demonstrated success supporting complex P&L responsibilities and business performance objectives.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary organizations and drive cross-functional execution.

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Experience supporting government, defense, aerospace, or other regulated markets.
• Background scaling operations or transitioning products from development to production.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to connect technical decisions to business outcomes.

Salary Range

Salary Range: $135,500.00-$180,600.000 The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, local regulations (such as minimum wage), education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

You may not realize it, but Teledyne enables many of the products and services you use every day. Teledyne provides enabling technologies to sense, transmit and analyze information for industrial growth markets, including aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, energy, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.