Division Vice President, Business Unit Manager

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Company: AMETEK

Location: Warrendale, PA 15086

Description:

The Division Vice President Business Unit Manager (DVP/BUM) will lead our Gatan business unit and be responsible for the overall profit and loss of the business. The DVP/BUM will manage and lead the strategic direction of the overall growth plan, leading to increased revenue and growth and a long-term strategic position. They will provide leadership and guidance for developing and implementing the Strategic Plan, emphasizing AMETEK's four growth strategies: new product development, global and market expansion, mergers and acquisitions, and operational excellence. AMETEK is a result-driven company, and the DVP/ BUM is fully responsible and accountable for meeting Strategic and Annual commitments.

The DVP/BUM will oversee all Gatan employees in the Pittsburgh, PA, and Pleasanton, CA operating sites and global sales and service teams. The position is based onsite in Pittsburgh, PA.

This position reports directly to the Materials Analysis Division VP/General Manager.

The DVP/BUM will be responsible for driving sales and profit, determining objectives, and improving the overall business's operational efficiency.

Objectives include:
  • Make strategic recommendations to optimize revenue growth, improve working capital performance, and drive operating profit year over year
  • Drive double-digit revenue growth while growing and scaling profitability accordingly
  • Drive strategic development, market expansion and key relationships
  • Ensure effective new product launch and product management
  • Realize significant operational improvements by:
    • Providing broad management & leadership to the organization
    • Driving OTD and quality improvements through lean tools and methodology (kaizen events)
    • Optimizing the global manufacturing footprint
    • Maintain a laser focus on engineering and R&D execution to deliver product roadmap projects ahead of time and beyond quality expectations
  • Accurately forecast and predict business results and meet the operating plan commitments to the greater organization, adding more financial rigor
  • Ensure the brand's global finances are properly managed and reported
  • Execute Merger & Acquisition plans
  • Drive operational excellence
  • Provide exceptional leadership
  • Recruit and develop top talent while maximizing human capital

Knowledge, Skills & Experiences:
  • Strong leadership qualities, centering on operational efficiency, technical project management, organizational alignment, development of people and culture
  • Sense of innovation, particularly as related to new product development, with a working understanding of the product development process and how to improve the same
  • Solid background in engineering and operational functions along with lean operating principals
  • Successful track record of development and implementing market expansion
  • Excellent communicator and team builder
  • International exposure
  • Compelling business strategy
  • Strong financial acumen

Job Requirements
  • Previous full P&L experience for a stand alone business unit
  • BS in Engineering, Science, or adjacent field of study; MBA preferred
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience leading a highly engineered product organization; experience with physics-based, materials science-based products, or semiconductor industries
  • Role must be based in Pittsburgh, PA. Relocation package provided for non-local candidates.

Preferred
  • Experience in or managing non-US business
  • Multi-site business experience
  • Publicly traded company
  • Cross-functional team management
  • M&A Experience


Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Salary Minimum: $200,000 +

Salary Maximum: $200,000 +

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.

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AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 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 21,000 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 (866) 263-8359.

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