Naval Tech General Manager — Growth & Strategy Leader

Jobtailor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in New York, NY seeks an executive to lead the business behind mission-critical naval technology and to drive growth across multiple value streams. You will steer operations, growth initiatives, and customer partnerships while ensuring compliance with standards and regulatory requirements.

The role demands a decade of defense industry leadership, strong communication skills, and a proven ability to manage complex, multi‑product portfolios in a global supply chain environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Business (or equivalent).
• An advanced educational degree in Business Management, Marketing, or the equivalent is preferred.
• A minimum of 10-12 years of direct defense industry experience in managing business functions.
• Understanding of the Process Industry market drivers.
• Solid understanding of running a complex multi‑product and multi‑value stream business.
• Ability to manage and negotiate with an international large supply chain.
• Experience in acquisition integration is a strong advantage.
• Exposure to International business and managing a multi‑national operational company.
• Direct experience managing manufacturing operations plus a Sales and Marketing background.
• Ability to improve working capital position (Inventory, Receivables and Payables).
• Solid understanding of operating within Low Cost Economy supply countries, specifically China.
• Proficient with Regulatory bodies that govern the process control industry: ASME, ISO 9000, API, PED, CSA, CSQL.
• Conversant with the processes, equipment, and safety issues related to Machining, Assembly & Test environment.
• Growth‑minded and learning oriented.
• Track record of producing results, meeting financial targets, and leading product development.
• A career demonstrating increased responsibility and acknowledged as a leader in best practice management.
• Entrepreneurial and innovative spirit and sense of urgency.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to build and develop effective working relationships.
• Strong collaboration and partnership skills with experience working across business groups with the ability to listen, solve complex problems, and deal with ambiguity.
• Able to articulate a vision and prudent risk taker.
• Proven ability to develop and implement new strategies in a competitive business environment.
• Ability to attract, recruit, retain, and develop talent – both as individuals and teams with a strong coaching ability.
• Recognize that Safety and Customer Service are high priority responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the business behind mission‑critical naval technology.
• Work effectively across all functional lines and be a team player who can motivate others.
• Provide leadership and vision to Indal and manage its business operations.
• Ensure proper operational controls, procedures, and systems are in place.
• Accountable for performance objectives including revenue growth, profitability, customer satisfaction, and talent development.
• Direct strategic and operational initiatives to effectively grow the business.
• Familiarize with the Business Unit, its activities, customers, and strategies.
• Identify and engage in key business development activities.
• Support Applications and R&D engineering activities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers, sales representatives, and third‑party providers.
• Ensure compliance with company standards for revenues, efficiencies, and quality.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation with suppliers

Program management

Financial performance focus

Talent development

Sales and marketing background

International business exposure

Regulatory knowledge

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Business

Advanced degree in Business Management/Marketing

Job description

Jobtailor in New York, NY seeks an executive to lead the business behind mission-critical naval technology and to drive growth across multiple value streams. You will steer operations, growth initiatives, and customer partnerships while ensuring compliance with standards and regulatory requirements.

The role demands a decade of defense industry leadership, strong communication skills, and a proven ability to manage complex, multi‑product portfolios in a global supply chain environment.