Inspection, Imaging, & Services Business Unit Leader

Senior Business Unit Manager, Inspection, Imaging, & Services BU

The Senior Business Unit Manager is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving the performance, growth, and operational excellence of the Inspection, Imaging, and Service Business Unit. This BU is responsible for a variety of imaging and inspection tools (including, but not limited to thermal imaging, acoustic imaging, and process control calibration), as well as the calibration and repair services across all industrial portable test and measurement tools.

This role requires collaboration across functions—including Marketing, Sales, Engineering, and Corporate Strategy—to identify opportunities, counter competitive threats, ensure competitive market positioning, and execute on strategic objectives. This role champions corporate values, fosters a high-performance culture, and ensures the business unit delivers customer-centric solutions while optimizing product lines for global markets. This role requires a blend of strategic vision, market sensibility, business and financial acumen, and strong leadership of both direct and extended teams to maintain close alignment with key stakeholders and business priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership and foster a collaborative, innovative culture.
• Develop and manage product roadmaps, prioritizing using business value and revenue.
• Analyze competitors and position the business unit for market success.
• Leverage research and customer data to drive product innovation.
• Oversee on-time product launches and manage the product lifecycle.
• Create growth strategies across multiple product lines and industry verticals.
• Collaborate across functions to achieve unified business objectives.
• Support business development, partnerships, and M&A activities.
• Ensure operational excellence and meet financial targets.
• Attract, develop, and retain high-performing, diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Education: MBA or equivalent work experience required.
• Experience: Direct P&L responsibility preferred. Proven track record in product line and product marketing leadership, with demonstrated success driving go-to-market strategies in Fortune 500 and entrepreneurial organizations.
• Leadership: Experience leading high-growth, globally complex, and multidimensional businesses. Exceptional team player with ability to lead through influence and foster collaboration.
• Analytical Ability: Thrives in dynamic environments characterized by complexity, metrics, and measurement. Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision making.
• Matrix Management: Demonstrated proficiency in leading and operating within matrix organizations.
• Functional Breadth: Varied experience including consulting, product management, and commercial roles.
• Personal Attributes: High integrity, results-driven, adaptable, and committed to continuous personal and organizational development.

KPI

• Global Revenue (with Commercial)
• Operating Margin
• Segment share and growth
• Product usage and adoption metrics
• Customer Satisfaction/NPS
• Recurring Revenue and LTV
• Product line vitality
• Team Engagement score

Job Specifics

• Job level: M19
• Location: Everett
• Reports to: J Bowen, Sr Director Industrial Products
• Span of control: 5 direct reports