VP Head of Metal Robotics (m/w/d)

Das ist der Job

Tätigkeitsbeschreibung Hier bewirkst du etwas Accountabilities Strategy Thinking & Implementation: Define and drive the global vertical strategy by leveraging market, customer, and competitive insights to ensure sustainable growth and consistent execution across regions.

Darum lohnt es sich

Die KUKA Group bietet ein enormes Spektrum an Möglichkeiten, um deine Karriere voranzutreiben, deiner Leidenschaft zu folgen und dein Potenzial zu entfalten. Drives Vision and Purpose: Creates a compelling vision and aligns teams around shared objectives.

Leading People (Indirect / Matrix Leadership): Builds collaborative, high-performing teams in matrix organizations.

Experience & Education Master’s degree or equivalent in Business, Engineering, or a related field 10–15+ years of experience in: Industry-specific roles within the Metal industry Business development, sales, strategy, or product management International and cross-functional environments Proven track record in: Driving growth in complex global organizations Translating customer processes into scalable business solutions Influencing R&D/product roadmaps based on market needs Managing strategic customers or verticals Leading transformation or market expansion initiatives Strong experience in matrix leadership and influencing senior stakeholders Experience leading global or multi-regional initiatives (6–10+ years for senior scope) VP Head of Metal Robotics (m/w/d) Entdecke, was du bei der KUKA Group bewegen kannst.

Wir sind einer der weltweit führenden Automatisierungsspezialisten und bieten globale Möglichkeiten in Bereichen wie Robotik, Automatisierung, Logistik, Softwarelösungen und Elektronik.

Wenn du ein Macher bist, ein Visionär mit kühnen Ambitionen und dir Zusammenarbeit und gegenseitiger Respekt wichtig sind, dann bist du hier bei KUKA Group auf Erfolgskurs.

Vertical Business Development & Growth: Own global vertical performance by driving business growth, developing strategic opportunities and partnerships, and identifying new areas for expansion.

Key Account & Customer Engagement: Build and strengthen relationships with strategic customers, support key opportunities and negotiations, and develop joint growth strategies with Sales and Key Account Management.

Customer Process & Industry Insight Leadership: Analyze customer processes, challenges, and performance drivers to develop scalable automation solutions and establish industry best practices.

R&D Roadmap Alignment & Vertical Innovation: Ensure the product portfolio and innovation roadmap are aligned with vertical-specific market and customer needs, acting as the key link between customers and product development.

Business Planning & Performance Management: Develop and manage business plans, monitor performance against targets, and drive cross-functional actions to achieve financial and strategic objectives.

Leadership & Cross-functional Alignment: Lead and align global cross-functional networks to translate strategic priorities into effective regional execution.

Capability Building & Thought Leadership: Develop the capabilities, partnerships, and best practices required to succeed in the vertical while positioning the company as an industry thought leader.

Bewerberprofil Das bringst du mit Competencies Customer Focus & Industry Insight: Builds trusted customer relationships and applies industry expertise to develop customer-centric automation solutions Strategic Thinking: Develops forward-looking strategies that balance long-term growth and business impact.

Results Orientation: Delivers growth through disciplined execution and accountability. Influence: Aligns stakeholders and drives decisions through strong communication and business acumen. Collaboration & Networking: Leverages strong networks to drive cross-functional and external collaboration.

Skills Strategic & Commercial: Develops and executes vertical strategies, drives business planning with strong P&L accountability, and leverages market insights to achieve sustainable growth and competitive differentiation.

Customer & Process Expertise: Applies deep knowledge of customer operations, manufacturing processes, and value drivers to identify automation opportunities and deliver scalable, value-creating solutions.

Product & Innovation Interface: Bridges market needs with product development by assessing product-market fit, defining roadmap priorities, and leveraging trends in robotics, automation, and digital transformation.

Customer & Sales Enablement: Engages with executive-level customers, supports strategic opportunities, and drives value-based solution positioning to accelerate business growth. Stakeholder Management: Leads and influences cross-functional stakeholders in a matrix environment through effective communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution.

Industry Expertise: Provides deep vertical industry expertise, including a strong understanding of sector-specific processes, standards, and competitive dynamics.