Senior Manager, Business Unit

Hubbell Incorporated•Aiken, SC

About The Position

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Business Unit Manager to lead CABU. The successful candidate will lead this growth business within the security and infrastructure of our global HPS team. They will be responsible for the financial forecasting, marketing, design, field support and product development activities within the Business Unit Within Hubbell Utility Solutions, with our Cable Accessories Business Unit (CABU). CABU provides underground cable accessory solutions in the Power and Utilities industry across North America. Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently. The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.

Requirements

6-8 years Manufacturing, Project Management and/or General Business Management combined with proven leadership experience
Business Management of a multifunctional organization: Project Management, Product Management, Marketing, Field Services, Engineering and Development, Manufacturing, Operations and Sales
Financial Acumen: understanding of financial statements and financial forecasting processes
Leadership: exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition
Intellectual Processing Capability: ability to lead and manage numerous complex situations and initiatives all at once
Excellent communications skills
Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, Power BI

Nice To Haves

Experience with both direct and distribution channel to market models
Experience and knowledge of underground cable accessory products
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business
MBA

Responsibilities

Meet business unit objectives including top line sales and operating profit
Report accurate and timely information to the VP/GM on business financial forecast and operational performance (customer issues, new product development, talent management, employee welfare)
Directly lead a multifunctional team of applications, field training, and design engineering professionals
Collaborate and influence the larger Hubbell Sales Team to drive growth for the Products portfolio
Collaborate with Hubbell Pricing Team to ensure profitability and alignment to strategic goals
Participate in the business planning process that will result in a strategic plan, driving disciplined execution to realize growth
Deliver customer presentations, program initiatives and strategic business plans orally and in writing for review or approval
Drive innovation in the business looking for new ways of achieving customer business outcomes at the same time creating cost reduction opportunities, improving services levels, and increasing the value to the customer
Lead New Product Development initiatives within the business unit to develop new and improved quality products that will differentiate the brand in the markets served
Develop the organizational capabilities to succeed in short and long term by identifying and developing the talent and competencies needed to support the strategy and future growth
Foster and develop a workplace culture and environment where everyone can be their whole and best selves resulting in a highly engaged team
Ensures the expectations of all direct reports are defined and understood with regular feedback on performance
Represent the company as appropriate in its relationships with customers, suppliers, competitors, governmental agencies, etc