Vice President – Energy Management

HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA.•Northville Charter Township, MI

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Forvia Hella is seeking our next great Vice President – Energy Management to join our growing product team. The primary function of this role is to provide leadership, market vision, and regional financial ownership for a dynamic and diverse product portfolio. This individual will be joining a well established and global team that is heavily involved in next generation automotive initiatives. FORVIA HELLA is a listed, international automotive supplier. Coming together with Faurecia in the FORVIA Group, we build the world's seventh largest supplier of automotive technologies. As a global market leader in high-growth areas, FORVIA employs 157,000 people worldwide. FORVIA HELLA therein stands for high-performance lighting technology and automotive electronics. At the same time, we cover a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special vehicles with our Business Group Lifecycle Solutions. With around 37,500 employees at over 125 locations, the Company is active worldwide and generated adjusted sales of € 8.1 billion on a preliminary basis in the fiscal year 2023.

Requirements

15+ years of leadership experience in the automotive industry, preferably within a Tier-1 supplier environment.
Proven track record of managing complex technology portfolios with full P&L responsibility.
Strong expertise in energy management systems, electrification technologies, power electronics, battery systems, or related automotive technologies.
Demonstrated success in customer acquisition, product placement, market development, and profitable business growth.
Strong leadership, strategic thinking, business acumen, and stakeholder management skills.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field; MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the Product Center Energy Management portfolio (ICE, Hybrid, EV), including strategy, development, industrialization, and lifecycle management of energy management solutions.
Own full P&L responsibility, driving profitable growth, operational excellence, and strategic investments.
Define and execute product and market strategies aligned with industry trends in electrification, energy efficiency, smart power distribution, and software-defined vehicles.
Serve as the executive interface to key OEM customers, leading acquisition activities, product placement, RFQs, and strategic partnerships.
Oversee regional programs, ensuring excellence in quality, cost, timing, and customer satisfaction.
Foster a high-performance culture focused on innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.