Vice President, Strategy - HUS

Hubbell Incorporated
United States, Missouri, St. Louis
77 West Port Plaza Drive (Show on map)
Dec 19, 2024
Job Overview The Vice President, Strategy - HUS reports to the President of Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) and will play a pivotal role in driving the strategic direction, growth initiatives, and business outcomes of our segment. This individual will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive strategies to enhance our market position, drive revenue growth, and ensure long-term sustainability. The VP, Strategy - HUS will work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to identify new market opportunities, optimize existing operations, and lead strategic projects. The preferred candidate should possess strong technical, analytical, communication and program leadership skills, entrepreneurial traits, and experience leading complex interdisciplinary programs with technical deliverables; along with a passion to contribute to a hands-on role with a dynamic range of projects. A Day In The Life Key Responsibilities: Strategic Planning: Develop and execute the segment's strategic plan in the Utility segment, aligning with the overall enterprise objectives and market trends.Aid in driving Strategic Business Unit and Business Unit strategies. Market Analysis: Conduct thorough market and competitive analysis to identify growth opportunities and potential risks. Recommend new and/or complementary products or technologies that better the HUS market position. Business Development: Assess potential M&A targets and their fit within the segment.Work alongside Corporate, SBU/BU functional teams during initial phases of evaluation and help drive diligence and integration. Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with various departments, including marketing, finance, operations, and technology, to ensure the successful implementation of strategic initiatives. Support vertical market, channel initiatives and government relations: Research and socialize market trends, opportunities, and anticipated risks. Support strategic vertical market initiatives, identify partnerships and/or open innovation collaboration opportunities (corporate, academic, governmental, industry associations), and federal funding and policy impacts. Innovation: Work alongside the HUS Technology team to foster a culture of innovation within the organization, encouraging the development of new ideas and solutions to enhance our services and operations. Promote collaboration in developing interoperable and accretive product ecosystems and solutions. Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, regulators, and industry partners. What will help you thrive in this role? Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, economics, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred. Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in senior level strategic planning, business development, or related roles within the utility industry. Proven track record of leading successful strategic initiatives and driving business growth across commercial, M&A, product development, and technology teams. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions. Self-reliant, resourceful, creative thinker with acumen in executing strategic business decisions. Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of influencing senior executives and stakeholders. Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment. Strong leadership and project management skills. Ability to travel 50% of the time or more, to attend internal and external customer meetings, trade shows, etc. Hubbell Incorporated Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently. The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses. We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe. Hubbell Utility Solutions Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible. Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.