Division Vice President, Business Unit Manager

The Division Vice President / Business Unit Manager (DVP/BUM) will lead the Electron Microscopy Technologies (EMT) business unit, with full responsibility for the overall profit and loss performance. This role drives the strategic direction, revenue growth, and long-term positioning of the business while ensuring delivery of both strategic and annual commitments. The position is based onsite in Pittsburgh, PA and reports directly to the Materials Analysis Division VP/General Manager.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Business Performance
Lead the overall strategic direction and execution of the EMT growth plan
Drive revenue growth and profitability, with accountability for full P&L performance
Make strategic recommendations to optimize revenue growth, improve working capital, and increase operating profit year over year
Deliver double-digit revenue growth while scaling profitability accordingly
Accurately forecast and predict business results and meet operating plan commitments
Ensure global financial performance is effectively managed and reported
Growth & Market Expansion
Drive strategic development, market expansion, and key customer relationships
Lead execution of AMETEK’s four growth strategies: new product development, global and market expansion, mergers and acquisitions, operational excellence
Execute merger and acquisition plans
Product & Engineering Leadership
Ensure effective new product launches and product lifecycle management
Maintain strong focus on engineering and R&D execution to deliver roadmap projects ahead of schedule and above quality expectations
Operational Excellence
Improve operational efficiency across the business
Drive on-time delivery (OTD) and quality improvements using lean tools and methodologies (including kaizen events)
Optimize the global manufacturing footprint
Implement initiatives that enhance overall operational performance
Leadership & Talent Management
Provide strong leadership and direction across the organization
Recruit, develop, and retain top talent while maximizing organizational capability
Build alignment across cross-functional teams globally
Requirements
Experience & Education
Proven full P&L responsibility for a standalone business unit
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field
Minimum of 10 years of experience leading a highly engineered product organization
MBA preferred
Leadership & Functional Expertise
Strong leadership capabilities with focus on operational efficiency, organizational alignment, and talent development
Solid background in engineering and operations, including lean principles
Demonstrated success in developing and implementing market expansion strategies
Strong financial acumen and business strategy development
Experience in technical project management and product development processes
Excellent communication and team-building skills
International exposure
AI Implementation
Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.
Preferred Qualifications