Vice President, Business Manager

UNITED ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIES; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

FSAs & HSA with AMETEK contribution

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Employee referral program

Career advancement

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. is seeking a VP, Business Manager for UEI in Norwood, MA. This role has full P&L responsibility for a $43M global business, shaping strategy, profitable growth, and operational excellence.

The VPBM leads talent development, aligns teams across locations, and drives acquisitions and integrations within AMETEK’s decentralized culture. The position requires a hands-on, commercially focused leader adept at building a scalable global business while delivering annual and long-term

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive business leadership experience.
• Full P&L leadership experience for a unit of at least $40M.
• Must have legal right to work in the U.S. and access export‑controlled information.

Responsibilities

• Own the business P&L and deliver sales, profit, cash flow, and asset-management commitments.
• Develop and execute the strategic plan aligned with growth strategies.
• Create and execute a profitable growth agenda across markets, customers, channels, products, and geographies.
• Set the commercial strategy including sales, pricing, product management, and roadmaps.
• Strengthen NPD and launch processes by prioritizing opportunities and improving ROI.

Skills

Strategic leadership

P&L management

Forecasting

Executive communication

Decision making

AI tools awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

MBA

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Location: Norwood, MA, US, 02062
Business Unit: Energy Conversion Solutions
Posting Date: Sep 18, 2026

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.

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

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.

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.

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 (NYSE:AME) is a component of the S&P 500. Visit www.ametek.com for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 [phone].