SENIOR MANAGER - ENGINEERING

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science, or a related field); MBA or equivalent management degree is an added advantage
• 15-20 years of experience managing and leading diverse engineering teams with multi-domain expertise, preferably in an MNC environment
• Strong experience in stakeholder management and the ability to build and maintain strategic relationships with counterparts in the U.S. and Europe.
• Proven track record of balancing in-house project execution with outsourced models, including selecting and managing outsourcing partners.
• Demonstrated skills in people management, team building, and organizational leadership.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to pitch and promote the GIC’s services effectively.
• Proficiency in handling budgets, resource allocation, and operational planning for large, multi-functional teams.

Personal Competencies and Attributes:

• Leadership capabilities to guide and develop team members.
• Strategic insight to assist leadership in making informed decisions about organization level strategies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and proven decision-making skills
• Exceptional precision and a keen eye for detail.
• A self-starter and autonomous leader.
• The ability to spot inefficiencies in processes and to devise and implement effective controls.
• A hands-on approach and the determination to see tasks through to completion.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A zeal for teamwork, continuous learning, and enhancing processes.
• Flexibility and readiness to undertake local or international travel as required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Project Allocation:
  • Determine project execution strategies, deciding which projects should be managed in- house versus those suitable for outsourcing, ensuring optimal resource utilization.
• Stakeholder Management:
  • Build and sustain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including U.S. and European counterparts, to promote collaboration and strategic alignment across geographies.
  • Act as an advocate for the GIC’s capabilities, effectively communicating value and pitching services to global stakeholders to secure support and project buy-in.
• Entrepreneurship:
  • Lead each business unit or function as an entrepreneur.
  • Develop and grow your businesses in alignment with GIC’s strategy and vision
  • Deliver maximum value back to Marmon
  • Drive data driven decision making process in the collective interest of business and our people
• People & Organizational Leadership:
  • Lead, mentor, and grow a multi-domain, multi-skilled team of engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, excellence, and accountability.
  • Oversee workforce planning, talent acquisition, and development efforts to establish high-performing teams, both for ongoing operations and new business opportunities.
  • Set and monitor performance metrics, ensuring team goals are aligned with broader business objectives.
  • Coach and guide team members and plan their career growth trajectory and develop succession plans for all key roles.
  • Identify training and development needs within the team and provide the required means and options for the team to grow their skills and capabilities.
  • Handle the performance management effectively
• Business Development & Expansion:
  • Collaborate with executive leadership to identify and implement new business opportunities.
  • Drive the setup of new teams and functions to support emerging areas of business and align with the evolving needs of the organization.
• Operational Excellence:
  • Ensure that engineering teams operate efficiently, meet quality standards, and deliver projects on time and within budget.
  • Leverage industry best practices to drive continuous improvement, foster operational innovation, and enhance productivity across the teams.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.