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:
- Full P&L responsibility for a key business line, including leadership and development of both direct and indirect teams within a matrix organization.
- Deliver results for the Hydro Service business in Canada, including strong order intake and execution performance with healthy profit margins.
- Consistently maintain a strong monthly order intake and actively manage the pipeline with adequate backups to ensure reliable achievement of targets.
- Drive year-over-year growth in orders received and continuous improvement in operating profit, with a strategic ambition for significant business expansion in the mid-term.
- Strengthen and inspire the Service business footprint across multiple service hubs in Canada, fostering high-performance teams focused on results.
- Expand the addressable market and build strategic local partnerships and cooperations.
- Explore and implement new business models, driving incremental growth through innovation.
- Collaborate closely with global peers responsible for business case development to exchange best practices and drive joint growth initiatives.
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!
