Business Unit Manager - Space

Power Device Corporation • Poway, CA, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 2w ago

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For more than 50 years, Power Device Corporation (PDC) has been recognized as a world leader in the design and manufacture of high-reliability Connectivity, Power, and Control solutions for the Aerospace, Defense, and Space industries. Our dedication to supplying quality products, on-time delivery, and superior support has contributed to the success of our customers and the critical missions they serve.

To continue to meet our customer’s mission critical needs, PDC is seeking a Business Unit Manager.

This position is 100% onsite at our Poway, CA office with the exception of the 25%-50% travel requirement.

This position requires a U.S Person or a person who can qualify for a Department of State or Commercial License.

The salary range for this position is $190k - $230k plus eligibility for an annual performance bonus.

The Business Unit Manager (BUM) is responsible for the results of the Unit by utilizing the value generation strategy, including value based pricing, profitable new business, and productivity resulting in consistent year over year growth while exceeding customer expectations. The Business Unit Manager reports to the Vice President of Sales and Marketing and is a forward, customer-facing role.

The majority of the BUM's time is spent on customer facing activities and includes customer relations, value based pricing, contract review and negotiations, new business development, and business unit bookings.

The scope of this position includes Profit and Loss accountability and leadership of a cross functional Business Unit Team (consisting of Sales, Operations, and Engineering). This is a key development position for promotion to senior management positions.

Essential Functions:

Responsible for achieving Bookings, Sales, and EBITDA objectives
Drive consistent value creation through value based pricing, profitable new business, and productivity
Develop and execute a Business Unit strategy resulting in year over year growth
Lead a cross-functional Business Unit Team
Implement initiatives to continuously improve the team responsiveness to customer/business needs
Prepare and execute a comprehensive Annual Business Unit Plan
Develop and present Quarterly business reviews to executive management
Develop positive relationships with customers through travel and face-to-face meetings
Responsible for contract review and negotiations
Develop a performance-oriented work environment with high accountability
Perform other duties as may be assigned

Qualifications:

Bachelor degree or higher from an accredited university or college
Technical degree preferred but not required
5 years total experience which includes roles of increasing responsibility
Experience leading direct reports preferred but not required
Experience leading a cross functional team preferred but not required
Ability to travel 25-50%

Desired Characteristics:

Self-starter that excels in an entrepreneurial ownership culture
Results oriented
Drives Performance to achieve both short and long term goals
Bias for action; exhibits a sense of urgency
Critical thinking and problem solving skills
Data-driven with strong attention to detail
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple items
Exhibits leadership abilities, including high accountability
Leads by example while exhibiting a collective sense of purpose
Exhibits solid business acumen
Effective open and honest communicator with solid interpersonal skills

Benefits of working at PDC:

People–Focused Policies
Paid Time Off
401k with Employer Match
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Program
Fitness Center Reimbursement

Data Device Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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