Dematic is in search of a SVP Technology and Solutions. This role is a key leadership stakeholder in Dematic’s success in the marketplace. Purpose of this role is to drive a consistent technology strategy that provides market differentiation which is key to warehouse automation. Also looks beyond warehouse automation (i.e. WMS) and creates new market, new customers and higher margins. Scale up Dematic’s technology capabilities, resources and talent. Tighten the interfaces between solution development, execution, life cycle services and R&D.

The leader in this role will be required to work with a matrix cross-functional regional and global team to deliver on company business objectives. To be successful, the candidate must own the required responsibilities and exhibit the skills to drive change by collaborating and behaving according to our values of Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, and Excellence.

What we offer:

• Lead the global technology and solutions organization, which includes Software R&D, Systems R&D, Product Information & Training, Standard Solutions, Robotics COE, and dotted line CTO Prod Dev SCS.
• Development of a Software R&D organization which shapes and drives Dematic’s overarching software strategies, providing a focal point for software knowledge management.
• Develop a global technology team focused on software and technology standards, including sub-system certification which ensures processes and procedures are consistent, effective, compliant, and efficient and that the organization is meeting business, customer, community, partner and quality objectives.
• Partner with Business Operations (P&L) teams to understand and provide focus on technology developments required to solve customer challenges.
• Improve the alignment of Development teams (Software, Systems, Mechatronics) and Delivery/Execution teams improving collaboration through the project lifecycle.
• Develop technology expertise through identifying, sharing and capturing techniques (practices, strategies, principles) that can be used for the continuous improvement of processes by developing guidance and monitoring, measuring and tracking improvements.
• Foster an inclusive working environment, where you lead by example and concretely support wellbeing of your team members.
• Effectively build a culture that fosters teamwork and cooperation, across the region and with global functions and COEs.
• Drive systems and processes to help scale the business in alignment with the capabilities of the organization from delivery standpoint.
• Demonstrates the ability to build credibility and confidence with a wide variety of leaders including internal stakeholders, customers and vendors and be seen as a trusted partner
• Demonstrates experience in driving initiatives, while holding teams accountable for results and ensuring continuous improvement
• Model our Values of Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, and Excellence

Candidate Profile

• 15+ years of related experience and prior experience in an executive leadership role.
• Advance degree, or equivalent, and relevant direct work experience required
• A demonstrated career of strong software development, application development, digital transformation, project management or project engineering experience.
• Strong technical skills and/or comfort with software and technology concepts
• Exceptional customer focus and ability to deliver results
• Proven strong leadership and coaching skills, and the ability to capitalize on and apply these skills to create highly productive and highly engaged teams
• Holistic and strategic thinker – can establish and drive end-to-end strategies and initiatives encompassing multiple functions, for short, medium and long term
• Must demonstrate strategic discernment and ability to navigate strategic challenges.
• High personal impact and high communication skills
• Ability to navigate, influence and operate in a strongly matrixed global organization
• Experience in managing and growing a large-scale business with significant revenue.
• Unquestioned integrity with assertiveness, presence, and confidence.
• Excellent influencing skills at all levels in the organization and competence in making timely, effective, principles-based decisions.
• Demonstrated experience in driving initiatives, while holding teams accountable for results and ensuring continuous improvement
• Demonstrate outstanding team building skills with the ability to improve interaction and efficiency as well as the ability to break down barriers / silos.
• Existing experience and knowledge of the material handling industry, supply chain design, or material handling is a plus.
• Be willing to travel approximately 40%

Tasks and Qualifications:

In terms of the performance and personal competencies required for the position, we would highlight the following:

Setting Strategy

• The ability to create and articulate an inspiring vision for the organization, not only for the areas of direct responsibility but also the enterprise.
• The inclination to seek and analyze data from a variety of sources to support decisions and to align others with the organization’s overall strategy.
• An entrepreneurial and creative approach to developing new, innovative ideas that will stretch the organization and push the boundaries within the industry.
• The ability to effectively balance the desire/need for broad change with an understanding of how much change the organization is capable of handling, to create realistic goals and implementation plans that are achievable and successful.

Executing for Results

• The ability to set clear and challenging goals while committing the organization to improved performance, tenacious and accountable in driving results, always with integrity.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty; the ability to adapt nimbly and lead others through complex situations.
• A risk-taker who seeks data and input from others to foresee possible threats or unintended circumstances from decisions; someone who takes smart risks.
• A leader who is viewed by others as having a high degree of integrity and forethought in his/her approach to making decisions; the ability to act in a transparent and consistent manner while always considering not only the “what”, but equally the “how”, to generate the best outcomes for the organization.

Leading Teams

• The ability to attract and recruit diverse talent, motivate, and inspire the team, delegate effectively, celebrate diversity within the team, and manage performance; widely viewed as a strong coach of others, not afraid of showing vulnerability and being a strong active listener.
• The ability to persevere in the face of challenges and exhibit a steadfast resolve and relentless commitment to higher standards, which commands respect from followers.
• A leader who is self-reflective and aware of his/her own limitations; leads by example and drives the organization’s performance with an attitude of continuous improvement by being open to feedback and self-improvement.

Relationships and Influence

• Naturally connects and builds strong relationships with others, demonstrating strong emotional intelligence and an ability to communicate clearly and persuasively.
• An ability to inspire trust and followership in others through compelling influence, powerful charisma, passion, and active drive.
• Encourages others to share the spotlight and visibly celebrates and supports the success of the team.
• Creates a sense of purpose for the team that generates followership beyond their own personality and engages others to the greater purpose for the organization.

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