Global General Manager – Industrial & Engineered Solutions
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Job Description
About The Opportunity Our client is a global leader in industrial and engineered solutions, with a strong international presence and a reputation for technology, innovation, operational excellence and customer-focused solutions. The organization is seeking an experienced Global General Manager to lead a strategically important business with responsibility for global growth, profitability, operations and organizational performance. This is a senior business leadership position with full P&L accountability and responsibility for shaping and executing the business strategy across multiple geographies. The successful candidate will lead a complex, international organization and work closely with global stakeholders across commercial, product, engineering, operations and corporate functions. Key Responsibilities Global Business & P&L Leadership - Lead the global business with full end-to-end accountability for P&L performance, growth, and profitability. - Develop and execute the business strategy to deliver sustainable revenue growth, profitability, and market expansion. - Establish clear business priorities, performance targets and accountability across the organization. - Drive commercial performance, pricing discipline, margin improvement and overall value creation. - Identify new growth opportunities, markets, customer segments and strategic partnerships. - Ensure effective allocation of resources across markets, products and strategic initiatives. Commercial & Market Leadership - Lead global sales and commercial strategy across direct and indirect channels. - Strengthen customer relationships and develop long-term strategic partnerships with key accounts. - Partner with regional and country leadership teams to translate global strategy into local execution. - Oversee major bids, strategic opportunities and complex commercial negotiations where appropriate. Product & Technology Leadership - Work closely with product management, engineering and technology teams to ensure the portfolio remains competitive and aligned with market requirements. - Identify opportunities for innovation, product development and portfolio optimization. - Ensure effective collaboration between commercial, engineering, product and operations organizations. - Balance customer requirements, technology investment, product profitability and speed to market. Operations & Manufacturing - Provide leadership across the broader operational value chain, including manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, quality and service where applicable. - Drive operational excellence, productivity, cost competitiveness and delivery performance. - Lead continuous-improvement and transformation initiatives across the organization. - Ensure strong collaboration between global business functions and manufacturing/operational sites. Strategic & Executive Leadership - Partner closely with the executive leadership team and other global stakeholders. - Translate corporate strategy into clear business priorities and measurable outcomes. - Provide regular business performance updates and strategic recommendations to senior leadership. - Evaluate strategic investments, partnerships, acquisitions and other growth opportunities. - Represent the business externally with major customers, partners and other stakeholders. Required Experience - 15+ years of relevant professional experience, with significant experience in industrial, engineered products, capital goods, industrial technology, or a closely related environment. - Proven experience in a General Management, Business Unit President, Regional President, Managing Director or equivalent senior P&L leadership role. - Demonstrated full P&L ownership, including responsibility for revenue, profitability, and overall business performance. - Experience leading businesses across multiple countries and/or regions. - Demonstrated experience leading businesses across Europe, with a strong understanding of European markets, customers, and business dynamics. - Strong commercial leadership experience, including sales, market development, pricing and customer strategy. - Experience working closely with product, engineering, manufacturing and/or operations teams. - Demonstrated experience driving business transformation, growth and operational improvement. - Willingness and ability to undertake extensive international travel, including frequent travel across key global markets.
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