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We are looking for a business-savvy, inspiring and communicative Business Unit Leader for our Business Unit Sustainable Energy.
Your mission
As a Vice-President and member of the Executive Management Board, the Business Unit Leader is responsible for the strategic and operational performance of our Business Unit Sustainable Energy. He/she ensures a very good relationship with the economic, academic, industrial and all internal stakeholders. He/she defines the annual objectives for the Business Unit in relation to the global objectives of CSEM.
Your responsibilities
Strategic
* Define and implement the strategy of the Business Unit
* Approve the research programs and activities
* Support the negotiation and approval of contracts with the industrial and academic partners
* Supervise the project acquisition pipeline and maintain good relationships with all external and internal partners (including across Business Units)
* Follow-up of the project and technology portfolio, setting in place the right conditions for successful execution and customer satisfaction
Technological
* Manage academic relationships (in particular with EPFL and other key stakeholders)
* Support and approve the technology roadmap in Sustainable Energy together with the members of the Research & Business Development Group
* Coordinate and follow up the research and development of the technology platforms in the following Focus Areas: solar cells and modules, integrated and lightweight photovoltaics, batteries and digital energy
* Participate actively in the CSEM Research Committee and ensure the internal coordination of CSEM’s sustainable energy activities
* Coordinate and follow-up with the external and internal stakeholders
Financial
* Define, approve and monitor the budget, finances and project portfolio of the Business Unit in close collaboration with the deputy of the Business Unit.
* Plan and approve all investments of the Business Unit
Marketing & Communication
* Ensure the visibility of CSEM, and more specifically of the Sustainable Energy activities
* Develop and promote the Sustainable Energy activities through conferences, exhibitions, workshops, publications, and articles in collaboration
* Ensure the communication within the Business Unit
Quality Management/ISO
* Ensure the Quality System according to the ISO Standards in collaboration with the QM Manager
Human Resources and Management
* Lead and manage a group of about 8 managers and a staff of approximately 90 experts in the Business Unit
* Define annual goals and ensure the development of the people in the BU
* Maintain a motivating and balanced high-tech working environment
* In collaboration with the VP-HR, manage the staffing (incl. hirings, equity, evolution, trainings)
* Approve HR tasks (engagement, dismissal, salaries)
* Organize regular management and BU meetings to exchange operational information
* Supervise the operation of the Research & Business Development Group, the Quality Manager, and IP manager
* Delegate operational tasks to the Deputy BU Leader and Group Leaders
Your profile
Knowledge
* Higher education (min. Master in Engineering and/or in Sustainable Energy)
* PhD, MBA is a plus
* Languages: Fluent in English and French, German is a plus
* Proven track record in one or more of the following technology domains is a must: Battery systems, electrical grid, advanced solar cells materials & devices, solar modules, digital energy solutions, coatings for energy devices, advanced manufacturing.
Know-how
* Knowledge of the industrial and academic worlds
* Min. 10 to 15 years of experience in the energy domain and/or industrial experience in related fields.
* Experience in managing and motivating teams of engineers and technical experts
* Ability to understand and drive all financial aspects with the financial controller
* Experience in people management
Interpersonal Skills
* Strategic vision
* Curiosity
* Negotiation skills with the industry, academy and the politics
* Sociable, humble, relational
* Ability to popularize technologies
* Organized
* Leadership and drive
* Global vision and sense of perspective
* Delegation and control
* Sense of responsibility and public/private finance ethics
* Adaptability and flexibility
* Sense of analysis and synthesis
* Writing skills
* Listening and communication skills
* Spirit of cooperation and collaboration
* Organization and time management
* Self-control and stress management
CSEM Mission and Values
Our mission is the development and transfer of innovative technologies to the Swiss industry. Our objective is to make an impact on our customers and on society at large in the fields of precision manufacturing, digital technologies and sustainable energy. Our strength is the excellence of our people, about 550 passionate specialists dedicated to innovation and technology transfer. We believe that strong values support the successful development of our organization as well as the harmonious and balanced development of all our employees.
We are
* A unique place between research and industry at the cutting edge of new technologies
* An innovative, non-profit, and employee-driven company
* A dynamic, multidisciplinary, and multicultural environment
* A solar team focused on enabling solutions to energy challenges for a sustainable world
Working@CSEM means
* Being part of a passionate community
* Incredible flexibility, attractive working conditions, and great opportunities for development
* Benefit from a management style based on trust & feedback and that favors a work-life balance
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity.
We look forward to receiving your complete application file via (CV, cover letter, certificates & diplomas) our job page.
Preference will be given to professionals applying directly.
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