Power Business Unit Head

My client a leading manufacturer for power electronic components is looking to hire an experienced technical manager to lead their Power Business Unit.  

This role will be based on a hybrid basis in San Diego. 

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Power PBU head to devise strategic growth plans for the global Specialised Power PBU.
• Direct and coordinate global R&D and PM activities to ensure coverage of key customer R&D and IC design house interfaces.
• Optimise global R&D processes for improved regional interaction and support.
• Lead global PBU marketing activities, PM team, and act as the primary contact for SBG.
• Maximise profits by achieving consistent annual revenue and profit growth aligned with Annual Plan requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: BS in Electrical Engineering and MBA or equivalent.
• Experience: 10-15 years in engineering, product/marketing management, or operations management, including five years in general management.
• Knowledge: Deep understanding of Power Supplies and/or Power Magnetics or Semiconductor background.
• Skills: Ability to create and execute multi-year strategic plans, work across geographical and cultural regions, lead cross-functional groups, and understand the sales process.

 Internal and External Relationships:

• Internal: CEO, SBG head, RSMs, PBU heads, Deputy PBU heads, Corporate Department heads, Operations managers.
• External: High-level management, engineering, semiconductor houses, commodity managers, purchasing managers, buyers, component engineers, production engineers, and channel partners.

 Challenges:

• Set organisational priorities and resist de focusing.
• Support customers even when it costs the company.
• Support team without compromising other departments.
• Anticipate market demand and competitive information.
• Be creative and take calculated risks.
• Provide quality leadership and develop the team.
• Work across divisions and organisational lines.
• Establish effective working relationships.
• Work with intercultural teams over different time zones.
• Understand regionally different customer management practices.

Specific Position Duties:

• Support Power PBU head in developing Annual Plan budget and quarterly plans.
• Drive implementation of global Specialised Power PBU goals.
• Communicate goals effectively within Pulse.
• Drive execution of strategic and tactical plans globally.
• Ensure communication and alignment with Division locations.
• Assist in setting and adjusting Division structure.
• Schedule regular meetings with Division leadership.
• Visit customers and IC houses regularly.
• Plan and execute talent review and retention process.
• Develop and maintain a productive relationship with the global sales team.
• Act consistently with Pulse's Statement of Principles.