About the Voith Group
The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 22,000 employees, sales of € 5,2 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.
For our Voith Hydro team, we are currently searching talents for the position of :
Director of HyService Canada
Oakville (Ontario)
Position Type: Permanent - Full-Time In-office
Accountability:
- P&L responsibility for a business line of around 40 MEUR with managing and developing direct and indirect employees in a matrix organization.
- Deliver results for Hydro Service business in Canada 40+ MEUR in Orders Received and responsibility to generate profit margins above 15% in execution.
- Deliver consistently monthly run-rate of 3 to 5 MEUR in orders and develop pipeline necessary with 100% back-ups to ensure achievement of results through timely closing of orders.
- Aspire to achieve a 20% Orders Received growth year-over-year and improve Operating Profit every year, with an ambition to reach above 50 MEUR in yearly orders received by FY 2026/27.
- Further establish and inspire Service business responsibility in Canada across 3 Service hubs and build high performance teams that deliver results.
- Grow an addressable market and identify local partnerships and cooperations.
- Try out ideas for new business case generation: e.g. Long-term service agreements, Generator repairs, Non-OEM Footprint, Plant Assessment and Education Service and Digital offering, and achieve incremental growth every year from new business areas.
- Establish close cooperation with peers from global business case responsibility and work in team in taking help and developing business growth together.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Mechanical or Electrical or Industrial Engineering degree (B.S. or equivalent), trained in General Management skills. MBA from a top business school is of advantage
- 10+ years of experience in functions Sales and Project Management in Energy Sector
- 4+ years’ Leadership experience of Service business in Energy Sector
- This role requires significant travel within Canada and occasional visits to US and Europe
- Proven track-record in developing high performance teams in developing vision together with teams, defining clear targets and expectations, inspiring & motivating teams on achieving consistent progress, and drive change wherever necessary. Strong professional network and experience in recruiting is necessary
- Proven track-record in delivering results and business growth, strategic and operational experience in running P&L is an added advantage
- Business fluent in English. Knowledge of French language is an advantage
- International and inter-cultural experience in working and leading diverse teams
- Ambitions for personal and business growth and visionary from nature and able to inspire and convince teams on growth ambitions
- Ability to negotiate and deal making with customers, and knowledge of contracts in energy sector
- Proactive and ability to create positive energy in surroundings
- Perseverance in initiating, driving and bringing topics over finish line and able to deliver results
- Speed in implementation as core competence. Able to differentiate the speed and perfection, ability to multi-task and ability to prioritize the work where necessary
- Proven team spirit, ability to work in matrix organizations and stakeholder management skills is a must
- Trained on basics of Compliance and EHS requirements
Voith Hydro in Canada - Why join our team
Comprehensive range of group insurance including medical, dental and travel coverage from day 1 – for you and your family, at no cost
Telemedicine services and Employee Assistance Program, for you and your family, at no cost
Competitive total compensation and Group RRSP with employer contributions
13 days of statutory or floating holidays per year including paid holidays between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Work flexibility for work-life balance
Renewable energy sector
Inclusive environment that values diversity
Talent development program
Leadership training and Mentorship program
Reimbursement of tuition fees
Scholarship program for the children of Voithians
Clear focus on Hydro, our field of expertise
An opportunity to contribute to major infrastructure projects in North America
Voith Group operates net climate-neutrally at all global locations since 2022
Family company with financial stability
Access to expert colleagues throughout the world
Committed, motivated and highly competent colleagues and leaders
International assignment opportunities
Don’t meet every single requirement but think you would be a good fit for our team? We encourage you to apply – your unique skills may be just what we need for this or other roles!
