Vice President Innovation & Technology, ES-A

About the Role

Oversee the creation and deployment of advanced technologies, including digital platforms, services, and new product introductions (NPI). Drive a talent strategy focused on future‑ready skills and capabilities, and lead with influence by fostering collaboration across departments to align innovation strategies with organizational goals. Partner with business unit leaders, engineering Centers of Excellence (CoEs), and other stakeholders to integrate and promote the adoption of innovative technologies. Lead engineering project prioritization during profit and strategic planning processes, and drive change‑management initiatives that create a culture of continuous improvement and technological adaptability. Establish clear communication channels to champion transparency and promote idea exchange across teams and stakeholders. Mentor and manage a team of technology professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence, while ensuring technology initiatives align with customer needs and market demand to enhance the customer experience. • Oversee development and deployment of digital platforms, services, and new product introductions. • Drive talent strategy to build future‑ready skills and capabilities. • Foster cross‑department collaboration and align innovation with business goals. • Partner with business unit leaders and Centers of Excellence to adopt innovative technologies. • Prioritize engineering projects during profit and strategic planning cycles. • Lead change‑management initiatives to embed continuous improvement. • Communicate transparently to promote idea exchange across teams. • Mentor and manage a technology team, cultivating innovation and excellence. • Align technology initiatives with customer needs and market demand. • Improve operational efficiency by implementing modern tools and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸digital platforms
• ▸tech adoption
• ▸project prioritization
• ▸change management
• ▸team mentoring
• ▸operational efficiency

What You Bring

Drive operational efficiency through modern tools, technologies, and best practices that streamline processes and workflows. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field, a minimum of fifteen years of experience in technology development, innovation management, and strategic planning, and at least twelve years in a senior leadership role within a large, global, highly matrixed organization. Experience within the energy, data center, power electronics, power distribution, or electrical component manufacturing space is essential, and a Master’s degree in Engineering is preferred. Success in this role is measured by the ability to collaborate globally to manage technology investments, promote innovation, lead change management, and demonstrate a proven track record of driving market competitiveness in energy solutions and data center operations. • Hold a Bachelor’s (and preferably Master’s) in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. • Minimum 15 years of experience in technology development, innovation management, and strategic planning. • At least 12 years in senior leadership within a large, global, matrixed organization. • Experience in energy, data center, power electronics, or electrical component manufacturing. • Proven success driving market competitiveness in energy and data center solutions. • Deep knowledge of emerging technologies, digital platforms, and operational best practices.

Requirements

• ▸bachelor's
• ▸master's
• ▸15+ years
• ▸12+ years
• ▸energy
• ▸data center

Benefits

The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $270,000 to $396,000 annually, plus eligibility for a variable incentive program. Compensation is based on candidate skills, experience, qualifications, and market considerations. We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to fair‑chance hiring, with accommodations available for disability‑related needs. Employment decisions are based on job‑related reasons without regard to protected characteristics, and qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered. • Competitive salary $270k‑$396k plus variable incentive program. • Equal‑opportunity employer with fair‑chance hiring and accommodation support.

Work Environment

Onsite