maxon is a global provider of world-class precision drive systems. Our drives are perfectly suited for wherever extreme precision and the highest quality standards are necessary - on Earth, and on Mars

For creative minds and passionate doers, we offer a global yet trusted environment. Those who are prepared to question endless possibilities and challenge themselves will rise to great heights with us.

For our Business Unit Mobility Solutions at the headquarters in Sachseln (Lucerne area), we are looking for a

Head Business Unit Mobility Solutions

Major Accountabilities & Tasks
As the Business Unit Head of Mobility Solutions, you play a pivotal role in driving the maxon group's growth trajectory. Your mandate encompasses spearheading business development and engineering efforts across key market segments. Your mission is to guide the transition from a component provider to a visionary leader in smart drive systems. Through collaborative leadership, performance-driven strategies, and a customer-centric approach, you inspire our global team towards success.

• Drive sustainable and profitable growth within assigned market segments such as Automotive, Intralogistics, Robotics and BIKEDRIVE, in alignment with the group's strategic objectives
• Monitor market dynamics closely to anticipate trends and proactively align maxon's product and service portfolio
• Collaborate with maxon's corporate and regional marketing teams, to elevate the maxon’s brand among industry leaders
• Ensure compliance with pertinent regulations (e.g., IATF 16949, Product Safety) and customer contracts
• Spearhead and acquisition, management and execution of customer-specific development projects in collaboration with production sites and R&D centers
• Drive platform developments for selected market niches, fostering innovation and competitive advantage
• Oversee key account management for selected customers
• Responsibility for budgeting and controlling within the business unit's 
• Optimizing development projects and key accounts in collaboration with stakeholders

Your profile

• Higher education in relevant engineering field
• 5-10 years of experience in a similar senior management or leadership role, preferably of the Automotive Industry
• Extensive international experience
• Experienced with strategy, engineering and product management processes
• Strong marketing and sales background
• Capable of coaching cross-functional teams, including all functions
• Strategic thinking, competence in analyzing and managing a matrix environment.
• Proven negotiation (contracts, sales) and communication skills in English (verbal and written)
• Good team player with cultural sensitivity
• Span of control (direct/indirect leadership): >10 direct reports plus indirect reports (Matrix)

We also offer you...

• a culture of curiosity, collaboration, precision and customer focus in a market without limits and scope for technical development
• a workplace surrounded by mountain sports offerings (skiing, climbing, biking)

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Your contact
Are you interested in new challenges? Then we look forward to your online application.