Job Description:
About Us:
Join AMETEK Compliance Test Solutions (CTS), a leader in developing cutting-edge instrumentation and systems for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) emission and immunity testing. You'll be immersed in a dynamic environment where your work will drive advancements in crucial testing technologies. As part of our team, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of EMC solutions, ensuring devices meet the highest standards of performance and reliability.
Job Summary:
Reporting to the portfolio VP, Business Unit Manager, the Vice President, Business Manager (VP/BM) of CTS will have overall profit and loss responsibility for a business with annual revenue of approximately CHF 60 million ($75M USD). In addition to being responsible for the overall profit and loss of the CTS business, the VP/BM will provide tactical (operational) and strategic guidance and be responsible for developing and implementing the business’s strategic plan with an emphasis on AMETEK’s four-pronged growth strategy promoting operational excellence, strategic acquisitions, global & market expansion, and new product development. This is a terrific opportunity for a proven leader to take the business to the next level, delivering high growth rates in a strategic market for the AMETEK Power Systems & Instruments (PSI) Division.
AMETEK is a result-driven company, and the VP/BM is fully responsible and accountable for meeting strategic and annual commitments.
The VP/BM will oversee 230+ employees, a global business with manufacturing sites in Switzerland, Germany, and Serbia and a global sales footprint. The VP/BM will be tasked with driving Sales, Profit and Operating objectives to further position it as a global leader.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage overall profit & loss (P&L) of the CTS business
- Drive organic revenue growth of 8 - 10% per annum and scale profitability accordingly.
- Reduce working capital via proactive management of inventory, contractual terms, and cash collection.
- Improve profitability via Operational Excellence (OPEX) initiatives, including material cost reductions, value engineering (VE), value analysis (VA), and sustainability projects.
- Oversee business operations, ensuring delivered products achieve defined KPIs, including cost, schedule, and technical / quality objectives.
- Accurately forecast and predict business results and meet operating plan commitments to the greater organization.
- Ensure the business finances are properly managed and reported in a timely, accurate manner.
- Establish and implement performance measures that incorporate a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement to meet the organization’s strategic goals and objectives.
- Attract, retain, and develop a high performing team, leveraging proactive succession planning to ensure near-term and long-term business success.
- Define and execute a new product development (NPD) / new product introduction (NPI) plan to drive organic growth.
- Develop and drive the execution of a strategic plan to achieve long-range (5yr) growth targets.
- Develop and execute an annual operating plan (budget).
Minimum Qualifications:
- BS in Engineering or adjacent field of study.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience leading a P&L with annual revenue of CHF 20 million ($25M USD) or greater per year.
Desired Qualifications:
- MBA preferred.
- Multi-site, global business experience highly desired.
- Experience in RF test & measurement, EMI/EMC, or similar technology is a plus.
- Cross-functional business leadership experience spanning engineering, production / manufacturing, marketing, commercial sales, business development, contracts, finance, and supply chain is highly desired.
- Experience working in (or leading) an electronics manufacturing business is a plus
- Strong financial acumen and related experience is highly desired.
- Experience working for a publicly traded company with regulated financial reporting requirements is highly desired.
- Demonstrated ability to drive positive change such as improving organizational effectiveness, profitability, overhead costs, strategic sourcing, rooftop consolidation, and/or adapting the business model in response to changing market conditions is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and manage strong customer relationships in an industry where competition is strong, and results are achieved through operational and quality excellence.
Personality and Character:
The ideal candidate will have most of the following traits:
- Intelligent with the ability to handle oneself in difficult situations.
- Entrepreneurial mindset.
- Have an outgoing and engaging personality; be comfortable relating to customers, senior executives, and employees at all levels of the organization.
- Have strong strategic thinking skills and possess strong leadership qualities.
- Have executive presence including excellent communication skills.
- The confidence to make difficult decisions.
- Industry experience combined with leadership skills that will earn the respect of senior management, peers, and subordinates.
- Viewed by all as a team player and be considered “fair” while having the courage of their convictions to make necessary decisions.
- Comfortable empowering employees while recognizing and nurturing talent.
- Must demonstrate high integrity and exemplify appropriate ethical standards in all business and personnel transactions.
Travel: 35% - 50% (mostly within Europe with occasional trips to the United States & Asia).
Additional Details:
To learn more about our company and our job opportunities, visit us at: https://www.ametek.com/careers
