Program Segment Manager Battery system (m/f/d)

Jobinhalt

We create chemistry but we are much more than a chemistry company We’re engineers, scientists, technical experts, and logistics specialist. We’re problem solvers, advisers, and product designers. We have 100 years of experience, a global network and a great passion for chemistry that comes from the heart. This is how me make sure that our plastics drive the cars of tomorrow, that our emulsions make interior paints even more eco-friendly and that our sweeteners reduce sugar also in your food products.

We are a global technology leader in the production of chemistry solutions and specialty materials used in most major industries and consumer applications which are also part of your everyday life. Headquartered in Dallas (Texas) our global network includes around 7,700 employees, more than80 locations in 20 countries and helps us use ‘good chemistry’ to make our lives a little bit safer, cleaner and better - everyday.

We are looking for Program Segment Manager - Battery System (m/f/d) for the western hemisphere located in Germany or France (could be Home Office based)

Purpose Of The Role

• Develop and execute a global segment plan to differentiate us from competition and to successfully capture pipeline and business
• Capture future market trends and needs, build and execute multi generation technology roadmap in terms of product development, data generation, know how domain generation
• Guide and support the commercial team for success through segment expertise as well as through aligning internal resources such as T&I, BLs and MarComm
  

Key Activities

• Develop and execute a global segment plan to differentiate us from competition growth targets, where to play (target applications, target customers), how to play (imperatives for differentiation and technology roadmap),
• Observe value chain to identify leaders and trend setters; align with Commercial team on coverage
• Develop, keep and share deep application insights (applications, customer needs/CTQs, solutions)
• Develop Technology roadmap for differentiation and prioritize resources for execution
• Collect and consolidate trends and drivers regarding regulatory framework, requirements/specifications, battery system technologies
• Set up relationships to research teams at leaders/trend setters
• Guide the commercial team regarding VOC and/or conduct VOC to better capture trends and customer needs
• Observe competitive landscape and define our positioning
• Translate into product, data, know how domain needs; prioritize and align with T&I on execution
• Observe landscape to partner with 3rd party providers such as universities/institutes, engineering companies, technology providers; align with T&I and Commercial team on coverage decisions
• Prepare and drive roll outs of new products as well as results coming from technology roadmap activities (e.g. data)
• Provide input and align with Business Lines on pricing and capacity strategies
• Provide input for market communication to create awareness amongst customers
• Assure appropriate market intelligence (e.g. production FC, tear down data, value chain info)
  

Key Abilities

• Engineering/technical background in Automotive battery development and or Automotive electric powertrain; additional business/commercial background desirable
• Has a network and a proven track record in the Battery/Automotive industry
• Thinks and acts strategically
• Understands the battery/electric powertrain segment / business, is very tech savvy
• Can deal with complex and ambiguous situations
• Balances the stakeholders
• Thinks and acts global
• Engages others
• Good collaboration and teamwork
• Good network building
• Communicates effectively to all stakeholders and levels
• Drives engagement in the organization