Head of Strategy & Business Development - OSS Americas

 

Head of Strategy & Business Development - OSS Americas 
 

 

 

We are looking for a Head Strategy & Business Development – OSS Americas for our Huntersville, NC facility. As a core member of the OSS Strategy team, the position holder will provide fundamental contribution to organic and inorganic Strategy projects and respective key initiatives of the OSS Americas Region. He/she will drive key opportunities in growth areas that shape OSS Americas’ portfolio of the future and act as a sparring partner for the Regional President and Head of Strategy.

 

Your Responsibilities:

 

Regional Strategy:

• • Closely work with the Head of Strategy OSS and OSS Americas Leadership Team to drive the overall reginal strategy as well as business and organizational development forward;
  • Manage strategy projects and large work streams for the OSS business in Americas; support and drive successful execution by enabling the local teams;
  • Interact with Leadership Team in the Regional and Division level to and facilitate key discussions;
  • Facilitate Executive- and team workshops to ensure results and engagement
  • Monitor regional developments and new opportunities with local experts;
  • Act as multiplier for “strategic thinking” and enable the management team to better   conceptualize the many opportunities across the Region.

 

Business Development:

• • Support the identification as well as lead personally the implementation of new growth opportunities in Americas
  • Create business plans based on data driven market and customer analysis and ensure reliable financial evaluations while challenging existing business plans; think and act as entrepreneur
  • Develop compelling business models that deliver superior value to customers and Oerlikon
  • Drive and implement strategic partnerships with suppliers, OEMs, customers and research institutes and universities that foster new opportunities for OSS in the Region
  • Participate in key external events (exhibitions, conferences) and associations, to build a strong external and internal network of experts to support execution of new businesses
  • Screen investment opportunities (M&A) and initiate strategic dialogs with potential partners in the region
  • Closely work with Regional and global Leadership Teams and Division Strategy Teams

Your Profile:

• University degree in Engineering / Sciences or Business with solid technical understanding
• 10+ years work experience in high-tech industrial environments, ideally with strong relation to surface / materials / polymer processing, and with strong service share
• Technical and industry background with a sound understanding of technical topics and profound interest in high tech industry topics
• 5+ years international work experience in a top tier management consulting company or adequate business development and strategy experience in industry
• Strong experience in strategy, business development and market research; has successfully managed large and complex international strategic and/or business development projects
• Exceptional skills in state-of-the-art strategy concepts and project management
• Outstanding skills and a proven track record in strategic, financial and quantitative analysis are essential
• Expert skills in MS Office suite
• Strong Communication skills across all levels of the organization, both internal and external   from BOD to shopfloor
• Understands group dynamics and individual needs. Knows how to motivate and engage people in a matrix organization
• A hands-on, positive, pragmatic, flexible and results-driven person with a high level of energy as well as the ability to meet multiple and tight timelines under pressure
• Willingness to travel, approx. 20% of time
• Additional Business degree (e.g.: Masters in Business Administration) desired

We offer:

Aside from a dynamic global culture and leading market position, we are proud to offer our employees development opportunities, competitive salary and a robust benefit program ALL available on first day of employment!

 

The perks and benefits of working at Oerlikon include the following:

 

• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and without cumbersome waiting periods to keep you going strong.  
• Excellent Dental and Vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs to help improve all aspects of your life journey. 
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options to help you achieve your retirement go