Business Unit Leader

Required Qualifications:  

• University degree in engineering, science or business and a minimum of 3 years of demonstrated leadership experience
• Minimum of 10 years successful experience as a product manager or business leader working globally
• Experience partnering externally along the value chain including relationships/negotiations with suppliers, end customers, intermediate systems integrators and industry influencers
• Demonstrated financial acumen, use of the business tools, and complex contract negotiation including liability risk management
• Strong track record of driving business portfolio choices causal to sustainable profitable growth
• Strong track record managing successful product development through partnership with the technical function
• Track record of coaching and developing cross functional Associates (Product Manager, Sales/Marketing, Supply Chain, Technical) for increased contribution to business plan
• Successful track record of effectively working in and developing teams internationally
• Demonstrated ability to understand and drive effective action through complex external value chains and external/internal supply chains
• Ability to travel ~15%, including international travel

Desired Qualifications: 

• Experience with driving growth through value creating mergers and acquisitions and/or establishing and managing joint development agreements, joint ventures, etc
• Experience in regulated markets (such as automotive, government contracts, , process industries, etc)
• Experience in driving change and transformation e.g. utilizing systems, digitization in delivering profit growth

Hybrid Working Arrangements are permitted for Associates in the continental United States (US) and Canada, with appropriate approval and compliance with Gore’s hybrid working policies, from the country in which they are employed.

What We Offer: Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.

We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for “profit-sharing”. Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits

We believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workplace. With diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences, we uncover new possibilities and make a greater impact in the world. We are proud of Associates for building on our rich history of innovation, upholding our values and supporting an inclusive work environment where we treat each other and our external partners with fairness, dignity and respect.

Gore is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applications irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a covered veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. 

Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Gore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, e.g., arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws.

Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the U.S. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description. 

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Our Talent Acquisition Team welcomes your questions at gore.com/careers/contact