Head of Sensors Product Program (m/f/x)

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Triembach-au-Val, Sélestat-Erstein, Bas-Rhin, Grand Est, FRA
In-Office
Senior level
Hardware • Industrial • Automation • Manufacturing
The Role
Leads the global Sensors Product Program with full business responsibility for growth, profitability, portfolio strategy, roadmap, investments, and make-or-buy decisions. Develops market opportunities and business models, coordinates execution across product management, engineering, operations, sales, and marketing, and establishes sensor technologies as a strategic pillar of the company’s portfolio. Requires international leadership, commercial ownership, product strategy expertise, and knowledge of sensors or industrial automation.
Summary Generated by Built In

Where would you like to shape the success of your future career: At a worldwide leading manufacturer of process measuring and control technology? In a family- owned company that values its more than 3,700 employees in more than 30 countries and sees them all as individuals? In a team that breaks new ground with courage and passion? 

Did you answer „Yes“ three times? Then it is time for us to make your acquaintance. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Full Business responsibility for the growth, profitability and long-term success of the Sensors Product Program within the product centric organization. 
  • Develop and implement growth initiatives to expand market presence, revenue and profitability. 
  • Define and execute the global sensor strategy, portfolio roadmap and growth initiatives incl. Make-or-Buy decision. 
  • Identify and develop attractive growth opportunities, applications and business models together with our Core Industry Management and regional organizations. 
  • Prioritize investments, development projects and resources based on customer value and business impact. 
  • As central pillar within the product centric organization, drive execution across Product Management together with Portfolio Management, Engineering, Operations, Sales and Marketing. 
  • Shape the role of sensor technologies within Bürkert's overall portfolio and solution offering and establish as solid pillar within the Bürkert future portfolio. 

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Several years of experience in Business Unit, Business Line or Product Program leadership with proven commercial responsibility. Experience with P&L ownership is a plus. 
  • Strong commercial acumen and ability to balance technology, customer value and business performance. 
  • Degree in Engineering, Automation, Electronics, Physics, Industrial Engineering or a comparable discipline. 
  • Proven track record in developing and implementing successful product or portfolio strategies within a Matrix structure. 
  • Solid understanding of sensor technologies, industrial automation, instrumentation or related markets. 
  • Ability to translate strategy into action and deliver measurable results. 
  • Experience leading international and cross-functional teams. 
  • Fluent in English and French; good command of German as well. 

In return, we offer you exciting and challenging responsibilities, diverse perspectives with a high degree of individual freedom and a corporate culture that encourages you to use it.
Curious? Then we look forward to receiving your application.

Skills Required

  • Several years of experience in Business Unit, Business Line, or Product Program leadership with proven commercial responsibility
  • Experience with P&L ownership
  • Strong commercial acumen and ability to balance technology, customer value, and business performance
  • Degree in Engineering, Automation, Electronics, Physics, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable discipline
  • Proven track record developing and implementing successful product or portfolio strategies within a matrix structure
  • Solid understanding of sensor technologies, industrial automation, instrumentation, or related markets
  • Ability to translate strategy into action and deliver measurable results
  • Experience leading international and cross-functional teams
  • Fluent English and French
  • Good command of German

Christian Bürkert GmbH & Co. KG Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Christian Bürkert GmbH & Co. KG and has not been reviewed or approved by Christian Bürkert GmbH & Co. KG.

  • Flexible Benefits — Flexible work options, including variable hours and home-office arrangements, are widely available and actively supported by management. Feedback suggests a family-friendly culture that helps people navigate different life phases.
  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings include medical coverage and access to a company doctor at some locations, alongside strong health and safety standards. These provisions are consistently referenced as part of a solid overall benefits package.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement plans, including 401(k) options in U.S. locations, are part of the benefits offering. This support complements broader benefits such as health coverage and paid time off.

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The Company
HQ: Ingelfingen
1,329 Employees

What We Do

Bürkert is a leading international manufacturer of measurement and control systems for liquids and gases, providing innovative solutions for industries such as chemical, food, and water treatment.

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