Sr. Director Power & Charging Solutions

Requisition ID: 41855

Job Location(s): Nordborg, DK

Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment

Job Function: Business Strategy & Corporate Development

Job Description
Danfoss Editron manufacture and deliver the world’s most sophisticated hybrid and fully electric drivetrains for the Off-highway, On-highway and Marine sectors. The EDITRON system has been designed from the ground up to ensure maximum efficiency at real-world load speeds. The software-based approach allows for greater intelligent management of power distribution, delivering superior performance for heavy-duty applications in even the most demanding situations all while reducing both fuel consumption and associated emissions.

With a strong growth journey to triple the size of the business in next 5 years, this is a truly exciting time to join our organisation. Currently we have circa €130m in sales and 410 employees today, with our production and engineering facilities being in Lappeenranta (Finland), Nordborg (Denmark), Nanjing (China), and Longmont, CO (USA).

As we continue to accelerate business growth, Danfoss Editron is now hiring its Sr. Director Power & Charging Solutions, a role which will have full P&L responsibility. This role will ideally be based in Nordborg, Denmark, although we would also consider our sites in Finland or Italy for an exceptional candidate. This role will involve regular travel, both internationally and within Europe.

Job Responsibilities
As Sr. Director Power & Charging Solutions, we would expect you to:

• Get the basics right in leading the transformation of the current manufacturing sites in world-class operations with automotive standards.
• Leverage existing manufacturing capacity and experience, to provide value for the company and achieve operational excellence.
• Scale manufacturing and supply chain capabilities to align with the company's significant growth.
• Streamline the organization for profitability and establish the appropriate structure and organizational setup for the business.
• Drive change towards lean processes, innovation, an ownership culture, and a best-in-class mindset.
• Positively lead people into this new environment, emphasizing individual opportunities and the increasing significance of each employee.
• Make strategic decisions on priorities, technology strategy, make-or-buy considerations, and supplier management based on the specific value proposition within the competitive landscape and markets.
• Lead all operative and commercial functions along the value chain towards a common goal, a common success, and continuous development of processes and technologies.
• Collaborate with functions and other BU’s to determine needs and priority for company resources.
• Coach and develop employees, fostering a high-performing and diverse environment where employees are recognized for the value they create, with a strong focus on building a robust talent pipeline.

Background & Skills
Candidates for the role of Sr. Director Power and Charging Solutions should evidence the below:

• Demonstrable experience in power electronics and electrification, particularly within the off-highway equipment market
• Proven track record of sustainable growth of a company through customer growth and business development.
• Manufacturing experience and a track record of business development and portfolio management
• Has led comprehensive transitions of the basic constitution of an organization, such as carveouts, mergers, M&A, and integrations.
• Has successfully performed large organizational and structural transformations inside a company, such as cost optimizations, operational or financial restructurings, outsourcing programs, etc.
• Has boosted a company’s growth by making the right investment decisions and finding the right investment tools.

Personal Attributes

• Highly entrepreneurial and results-driven executive, decisive, creating value for the organization.
• Real change agent, successfully engaging people to embrace transformations.
• Ability to drive innovation through technology strategy, investment strategy, and culture.
• Ability to provide farsighted and successful strategic direction to the organization in a way everybody can pursue it.
• Proven ability to change the basic structures of an organization.
• Authentic leader, acknowledging the value of constructive, diverse, and empowered organizations.
• Role model, leading by example and enabling the organization by delegating, influencing, coaching, and developing people.
• Effective stakeholder management and collaborative approach, building extensive networks and partnerships internally and externally.
• Outstanding communication skills, personal integrity and low ego.
• Great Business acumen combined with a strong customer focus.

Education & Languages

• Strong technical and operational background, combined with excellent business education.
• Full professional proficiency in English is mandatory. Any other language will be an advantage.

At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.

Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow
At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.