VP, Product & Strategy

Job description

**THE OPPORTUNITY**

As a member of Videojet Technologies’ Senior Leadership Team, the Vice President of Product & Strategy will work closely with the President to define and deploy the business strategy, determine the product roadmap and align the brand marketing and content teams to ensure strong brand competitiveness, positioning and awareness, while developing best in class teams that drive innovation, engagement, belonging and inclusion.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
Strategy Responsibilities

+ Lead Videojet Technologies’ annual strategic planning processes and specific strategy initiatives across the company.
+ Define, manage, and track key company-wide strategic performance.
+ •Assess current and future market conditions to support the organization in making effective strategic allocation decisions.
+ Own the process of the ongoing evaluation of Videojet’s competitive positioning relative to industry peers and overall market growth and dynamics.
+ Evaluate white space opportunities for possible expansion through new business ventures, outside innovation collaborations, and technology acquisitions.
+ Partner closely with the Videojet Senior Leadership Team, Veralto Segment and Corporate Development and key stakeholders on Merger & Acquisition deal flow.

Global Product Management:

+ Oversee the Global Product Management organization, whose members own the full lifecycle of Videojet’s product lines.

This includes but is not limited to product roadmaps, obsolescence, product launches, pricing, VOC, overall product health and global communication.
+ Develop a best-in-class Global Product Management organization whose members sit at the center of Videojet’s most critical decisions regarding the verticals we play, the products we develo,p and the strategies we implement to win in the marketplace.

Brand Marketing & Content
Own the global brand marketing and content strategy with focused execution on:

+ Expanding and positioning Videojet’s dominance in the Continuous Inkjet Printing (CIJ) space
+ Expanding brand and content awareness to increase share of wallet with existing customers
+ oKeeping Videojet top of mind to maximize social and media presence
+ Quickly and precisely develop a marketing strategy, build consensus, and put that strategy into action.

Deploy market development strategies and tactics with measurable results.
+ Develop brand marketing goals aligned to the product and sales organizations, increasing our positive brand presence through multiple channels.
+ Drive marketing investment down to revenue and ROI calculations to determine true impact and allocation of funds.
+ Manage the marketing budget to ensure expense targets are met and forecasted correctly.
+ Partner with regional commercial and marketing leaders to drive a unified strategy to increase revenue through marketing initiatives.
+ Act with a global mindset, incorporating varying geographic needs into portfolio strategy and go-to-market activities.
+ Own Videojet’s presence and execution at tradeshows and conferences, including ownership of internal

**ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES**

+ Serve as a key member of the Videojet Senior Leadership team that sets the company’s strategic direction and demonstrates enterprise-wide, global leadership.
+ Collaborate with the global Research & Development teams and the Commercial teams to architect a global product strategy and product roadmap that will support the brand position and drive market share.
+ Drive a continuous improvement mindset using our VeraltoEnterprise System (VES).
+ Ensure all product launches follow the Launch Excellence framework and meet commercial launch targets.

**CRITICAL SKILLS REQUIRED FOR SUCCESS**

+ Strategic & Analytical Skills
+ Strategic Agility: Strong strategic agility and decision-making skills.
+ Problem-Solving: Proven problem-solving abilities and capacity for driving innovation.
+ Business Acumen: Deep understanding of business complexities, decision drivers, and competitive circumstances.
+ Financial Acumen: Extensive experience in financial modeling, business case development, and KPI measurement/analytics.
+ Decision-Making: Ability to make informed decisions considering facts, constraints, and potential consequences.

**Leadership & Management**

+ Global Leadership: Experienced in global leadership, attracting top talent, and holding teams accountable.
+ Matrixed Environment Success: Proven success in both direct line leadership and highly matrixed environments.
+ Accountability: The ability to deal with associate issues effectively, provide direction and feedback, and hold associates accountable for objectives and metrics.
+ Cultural Sensitivity: High level of cultural sensitivity and awareness to lead and engage a global organization effectively.
+ Followership: The ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team towards achieving stretch goals through equitable management.

**Execution & Delivery**

+ Project Management: Expertise in product delivery, project management, and business/financial due diligence.
+ Results-Driven: Demonstrated success in delivering results and strategic leadership within large-scale organizations.
+ Continuous Improvement: Entrepreneurial spirit with a focus on continuous improvement.

**Communication & Influence**

+ Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities.
+ Strategic Communication: Ability to foster strategic communication with key organizational players and senior leadership.
+ Influencing Skills: Ability to act as a champion for the department, ensuring the strategic vision is shared and supported across all levels of the organization.
+ Customer Insight (VOC): Listening to customer feedback (VOC) and translating it into business improvements.

**Qualifications**

+ Minimum of 10 years in a strategic consulting/new product development role.
+ Ability to demonstrate NPD innovation and growth in B2B CIJ, adjacent industry, heavy equipment and/or industrial focus.
+ 3+ years in a complex, strategic marketing role with responsibility for content and branding, utilizing advanced digital tools in an organization over $500M.
+ 3+ years’ experience in a commercial/product transformation role, preferably moving from a hardware business to a SaaS model.
+ Bachelor's degree.

MBA a plus.
+ Prior sales experience is a plus.

**Location:**

+ On-site role in Wood Dale, IL Headquarters

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**US ONLY** **:**

The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting.

We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range.

This range may be modified in the future.

An associate’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.

The compensation range for this role is $270,000 - $350,000 USD per year.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable.

The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

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Veralto and all Veralto Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.

We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve.

Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

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