DVP, Business Manager, UEI

AMETEK; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, vision, dental insurance

FSAs / HSA with AMETEK contribution

Life & disability insurance

Paid time off & parental leave

Employee referral program

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

AMETEK United Electronic Industries (UEI) in Norwood, MA seeks a Vice President, Business Manager to own the global P&L and lead a high-performance team. You will set strategic direction, drive growth, and coordinate acquisitions while strengthening customer relationships across markets.

The role demands hands-on leadership, strong financial acumen, and the ability to operate in AMETEK’s decentralized culture to scale the business worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field is required.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive business leadership experience.
• Full P&L leadership for a unit of at least $40M.
• US work authorization and export-controlled information access required.

Responsibilities

• Own the P&L and deliver sales, profit, cash flow, and asset-management commitments.
• Develop and execute the strategic plan with growth, acquisitions, and operational excellence.
• Lead a global organization, build leadership depth, and translate strategy into actionable goals.
• Forecast results, identify risks, and drive improvements in quality, delivery, and cost.

Skills

P&L ownership

Strategic planning

Executive leadership

Forecasting & analytics

Global/multi-site leadership

Customer & partner relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

MBA or advanced business degree

Tools

AI tools usage

Job description

Join AMETEK United Electronic Industries (UEI), a top-tier provider of data acquisition and control solutions, where we lead the way in serving the aerospace, defense, energy, and semiconductor industries. At UEI, you'll be at the heart of high-performance test, measurement, simulation, and control solutions that empower our customers to build smart, reliable, and rugged systems.

Job Summary

Reporting to the VP, Business Unit Manager, the Vice President, Business Manager (VPBM) of UEI has full P&L responsibility for a global business of approximately $43 million. This leader sets strategy, delivers profitable growth, strengthens operational performance, develops talent, and meets annual and long-term commitments. The role requires a hands-on, commercially focused leader who can operate effectively in AMETEK’s decentralized culture while building a scalable global business.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the business P&L and deliver sales, profit, cash flow, and asset-management commitments.
• Develop and execute the strategic plan, aligned with AMETEK’s growth strategies: new product development, global and market expansion, acquisitions, and operational excellence.
• Create and execute a profitable growth agenda across markets, customers, channels, products, applications, and geographies.
• Set the commercial strategy, including sales, strategic marketing, pricing, product management, and product roadmaps.
• Strengthen new product development and launch processes by prioritizing the strongest opportunities and improving speed, execution, and return on investment.
• Maintain strong relationships with key customers, partners, and market influencers.
• Accurately forecast results, identify risks and opportunities, and take timely action to meet operating plan commitments.
• Drive continuous improvement in quality, delivery, productivity, cost, working capital, and customer service.
• Optimize the manufacturing and supply chain footprint, including make-versus-buy, insourcing, outsourcing, and lower-cost sourcing opportunities as appropriate.
• Develop and execute an acquisition strategy, support due diligence, and lead effective integration of acquired businesses.
• Build, develop, and retain a strong leadership team with the capabilities needed to support growth.
• Translate strategy into clear goals, reinforce accountability, and align teams across locations and functions.
• Assess organizational structure and talent, strengthen succession pipelines, and develop future business leaders.
• Create an inclusive, high-performance culture grounded in integrity, respect, teamwork, and personal accountability.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive business leadership experience.
• Full P&L leadership experience for a product line or business unit of at least $40 million.
• Due to the nature of UEI programs and products, applicants must have the legal right to work in the U.S. and additionally must be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code.

Desired Qualifications

• MBA or other advanced business degree.
• Successful track record of developing and executing profitable growth strategies.
• Strong financial acumen, including forecasting, operating plans, performance management, and working capital.
• Strategic marketing and sales experience, including market expansion, channel strategy, pricing, and customer leadership.
• Experience leading product development, product management, and new product commercialization.
• Experience leading manufacturing, operational improvement, and global or multi-site teams.
• Experience evaluating acquisition opportunities and integrating acquired businesses.
• Ability to analyze complex issues, evaluate tradeoffs, and make clear, timely decisions.
• Proven ability to build cohesive teams, develop talent, lead change, and hold others accountable.
• Strong executive communication skills and the ability to work effectively with customers, employees, and senior leaders.
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to move effectively between strategy and execution.
• Demonstrated integrity, humility, sound judgment, and respect for others.
• Ability to thrive in a decentralized environment with a high degree of ownership and accountability.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.

What’s In It For You

• Competitive compensation, holiday pay, and paid time off
• Great benefits package that includes health, vision, and dental insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health savings account (HSA) with AMETEK contribution, life insurance, disability insurance, and family medical leave
• Paid parental leave
• Employee referral program
• Employee assistance program
• Exciting, fast-paced environment where you could make a true impact
• Opportunities for career advancement within our business unit and across all other AMETEK business entities

Location:

This opportunity is based in Norwood, Massachusetts. Nestled in the heart of New England, Norwood is a charming town that effortlessly blends historical charm with modern amenities. With its picturesque landscapes and vibrant community, Norwood offers a delightful environment for residents and visitors alike. Whether you're exploring the serene parks, wandering through the historic streets, or savoring the local cuisine at quaint eateries, Norwood offers a rich tapestry of experiences. Just a short drive from Boston, Norwood provides easy access to both urban excitement and tranquil natural beauty, making it an ideal destination for those who appreciate the best of both worlds.

To learn more about our company and our job opportunities, visit us at:

https://www.ametek.com/careers

To learn more about the business unit you’ll be joining, visit us at:

www.ueidaq.com

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 225,000

Salary Maximum: 275,000

Incentive: Yes

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

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AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

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