Thermal BU GM: Global Growth & P&L Leader

Default Brand; Braddock (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Default Brand is seeking a General Manager for the Thermal Product Business Unit, accountable for P&L, revenue growth, margin expansion, and organizational development. This onsite role in Hayward, CA requires driving strategy, technology roadmaps, and customer engagement across global markets to achieve significant profitable growth.

The role leads a cross-functional team across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and Finance, balancing organic and inorganic growth, with a focus on

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in semiconductor equipment, advanced manufacturing, thermal systems, gas delivery, or related technologies.
• Proven track record of delivering revenue growth and profit improvement.
• Experience leading multi-functional teams including Product Management, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Sales.
• Demonstrated success managing a business with direct P&L responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver annual revenue, gross margin, operating profit, and cash flow objectives.
• Develop and execute the Thermal Business Unit strategic plan (3- and 5-year roadmaps).
• Establish operating rhythm: annual strategy, forecasting, budgeting, product reviews, quarterly business reviews.
• Drive profitable growth through market expansion, pricing strategy, portfolio optimization, and operational improvements.
• Lead product roadmap development aligned with customer tech inflections and market requirements.
• Oversee the Thermal product portfolio through lifecycle; sponsor NPD, NPI, and NPT programs.
• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain for scalable global manufacturing and cost performance.
• Build and lead a high-performing cross-functional organization; foster accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Executive leadership

P&L ownership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Customer-facing leadership

Education

Master's in Engineering/Business/Operations

MBA (preferred)

Job description

Default Brand is seeking a General Manager for the Thermal Product Business Unit, accountable for P&L, revenue growth, margin expansion, and organizational development. This onsite role in Hayward, CA requires driving strategy, technology roadmaps, and customer engagement across global markets to achieve significant profitable growth.

The role leads a cross-functional team across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and Finance, balancing organic and inorganic growth, with a focus on