DVP, Business Manager Solidstate Controls
Ametek
- Location
- Columbus, OH, US, 43085
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
About this role
Solidstate Controls, an AMETEK business, is a leading provider of mission-critical power quality and power protection solutions that help customers maintain safe, reliable, and continuous operations in some of the world's most demanding environments. Our solutions support critical infrastructure across power generation, transmission and distribution, oil & gas, petrochemical, nuclear, data center, industrial, and process markets. We are seeking a proven business leader to serve as DVP, Business Manager with full P&L responsibility for a $150M+ business serving critical infrastructure and industrial markets worldwide. Reporting to the Division Vice President and Business Unit Manager, this leader will be responsible for driving profitable growth, operational excellence, innovation, and talent development across the organization. The successful candidate will bring a demonstrated track record of leading highly engineered businesses, building high-performing teams, and delivering sustainable results in electrical, power, industrial, automation, energy, or related markets. Key Responsibilities Business Leadership & P&L Management
Own and deliver results for orders, sales, operating income, cash flow, and working capital. Develop and execute annual operating plans, forecasts, and long-range strategic plans. Drive sustainable growth, profitability, and business performance through disciplined execution and fact-based decision-making. Ensure effective capital allocation and prioritization of resources to maximize shareholder value.
Commercial Growth & Market Leadership
Develop and execute strategies that expand market share, strengthen customer relationships, and drive profitable growth. Partner with commercial and product management teams to identify growth opportunities, increase market penetration, and expand customer engagement. Support strategic customer relationships and key commercial initiatives. Identify adjacent market opportunities, new applications, and growth investments that strengthen the competitive position of the business.
Product Management & Innovation
Lead portfolio strategy and investment priorities to align with customer needs and market opportunities. Drive product vitality, new product development, and lifecycle management initiatives. Ensure effective collaboration among product management, engineering, operations, and commercial teams to deliver profitable growth.
Operational Excellence
Partner closely with operations leadership to improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, inventory management, and customer satisfaction. Drive continuous improvement initiatives utilizing AMETEK Business System principles and Lean methodologies. Ensure operational capabilities support growth objectives, customer requirements, and long-term business strategy. Oversee capital investment planning and execution.
Talent & Organizational Leadership
Build, develop, and retain a high-performing leadership team. Drive accountability, engagement, and a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization. Develop succession plans and leadership pipelines to support long-term organizational growth. Foster an inclusive, high-performance culture that values collaboration, innovation, and results.
Strategic Leadership
Lead development and execution of long-term business strategies and growth initiatives. Establish and execute a business-wide AI and digital transformation roadmap that enhances innovation, improves decision-making, increases organizational productivity, and supports long-term growth objectives. Evaluate strategic investments, partnerships, acquisitions, and integration opportunities. Prepare and present business reviews, operating plans, forecasts, and strategic initiatives to divisional and executive leadership. Represent the business in division and enterprise-wide initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering,