VP, Energy Management & Electrification

HELLA Automotive Mexico S.A. de C.V.; Northville (MI); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Health benefits

PTO

401K matching

Annual bonuses

Career training

Job summary

FORVIA HELLA is seeking a Vice President – Energy Management to lead the Energy Management portfolio (ICE, Hybrid, EV) with full P&L ownership, shaping product and market strategies across electrification, energy efficiency, and software-defined vehicles. This role interfaces with OEMs to drive growth and partnerships, while steering regional programs toward excellence.

The ideal candidate brings 15+ years in automotive leadership, deep expertise in energy technologies, and a proven track record

Qualifications

• 15+ years leadership in the automotive industry, preferably within a Tier-1 supplier environment.
• Proven track record of managing complex technology portfolios with full P&L responsibility.
• Strong expertise in energy management systems, electrification technologies, power electronics, battery systems, or related automotive technologies.
• Demonstrated success in customer acquisition, product placement, market development, and profitable business growth.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, business acumen, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Product Center Energy Management portfolio (ICE, Hybrid, EV), including strategy, development, industrialization, and lifecycle management of energy management solutions.
• Own full P&L responsibility, driving profitable growth, operational excellence, and strategic investments.
• Define and execute product and market strategies aligned with industry trends in electrification, energy efficiency, smart power distribution, and software-defined vehicles.
• Serve as the executive interface to key OEM customers, leading acquisition activities, product placement, RFQs, and strategic partnerships.
• Oversee regional programs, ensuring excellence in quality, cost, timing, and customer satisfaction.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Skills

P&L ownership

Energy management systems

Electrification technologies

Customer acquisition

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering degree; MBA preferred

Job description

FORVIA HELLA is seeking a Vice President – Energy Management to lead the Energy Management portfolio (ICE, Hybrid, EV) with full P&L ownership, shaping product and market strategies across electrification, energy efficiency, and software-defined vehicles. This role interfaces with OEMs to drive growth and partnerships, while steering regional programs toward excellence.

The ideal candidate brings 15+ years in automotive leadership, deep expertise in energy technologies, and a proven track record