Job description
No remote / hybrid work model possible for this role
Key responsibilities
- Own full P&L responsibility (revenue, margins, cost structure, and investment decisions) of the RFID Business Unit.
- Define and execute the RFID Business Unit strategy with full ownership of growth, profitability, and market leadership.
- Define and manage budgets, forecasts, and investment priorities to maximize return on innovation and product development.
- Drive product roadmap, portfolio management, and new product introductions aligned with market needs.
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with key customers, partners, and industry stakeholders. Represent EM in key industry bodies (e.g., RAIN Alliance) and strengthen its leadership within the RFID ecosystem.
- Drive business development, strategic account engagement, and ecosystem partnerships in close collaboration with the Sales organization.
- Monitor market trends, competition, and emerging applications to identify new business opportunities.
- Lead the RFID Business Unit organization, including product management and RFID engineering, while fostering strong collaboration with Sales, Operations, and other key functions.
- Define clear performance metrics (KPIs/OKRs) and drive a results-oriented culture.
- Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and execution excellence.
Profile
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability with the ability to drive results in a matrix organization.
- Strategic thinker with solid business acumen and strong execution capabilities.
- Strong financial acumen with proven ownership of revenue and profitability.
- Deep understanding of RFID technologies, applications, and market dynamics.
- Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- Customer-focused, collaborative, and able to influence at all levels of the organization.
- Willingness to relocate to Neuchâtel, Switzerland.
Professional requirements
- Minimum 10 years of experience in semiconductor, RFID, connectivity, or related technology markets.
- Proven experience in business unit management, product management, marketing, or business development.
- Demonstrated success in driving profitable growth and managing cross-functional teams.
- Strong network within the RFID and broader IoT ecosystem.
- Fluent in English; French and/or German are a plus.