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Power Business Unit Head

San Diego, California

Permanent

Industry leading base salary + bonus

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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.