Director, Strategy & Business Development Requisition ID: 45094 Job Location(s): Castel San Pietro Terme, IT Employment Type: Full Time Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment Job Function: Business Strategy & Corporate Development Work Location Type: Hybrid **The Impact You'll Make** Do you have a strategic mindset, a broad vision, and the ability to turn ambitious ideas into concrete action? Are you confident navigating complex, matrixed environments, developing growth strategies and turning them into tangible results? Danfoss Editron, the Danfoss business unit specializing in the development and production of the most advanced hybrid and electric drivetrain systems for the Off-highway and On-highway sectors, is looking for a **Director, Strategy & Business Development** . We are looking for an independent, forward-thinking professional with a strong international mindset. Someone who can shape effective strategies and guide business units in project management, M&A activities, and the creation of scalable business models. This role involves directly supporting business leaders on how to structure, evolve, and accelerate the sustainable and profitable growth of their units. **What You’ll Be Doing** + Consult and advise business leaders on creating overall strategic direction and identifying growth opportunities. + Coach the business-on-business development and drive end-to-end product lifecycle projects (research, strategy, design, and development). + Advise business leaders on business plans related to manufacturing footprint, M&A opportunities, and innovative business modeling. + Identify and develop the Division/Business Unit teams to establish and scale operations. + Coach leaders in developing growth strategies based on a deep understanding of the market, including existing and emerging products, competitive landscape, trends, pricing, sales strategies, and potential barriers. + Support the design of agile organizational structures to enable faster execution and entry into new markets. + Promote entrepreneurial thinking within a traditional company and support the development of future business and leadership capabilities. **What We're Looking For** + Educational background in technical-economic disciplines or a master’s degree in economics/strategy. An MBA is considered a strong plus. + Solid experience in similar roles within Strategy & Business Development, gained in structured and complex multinational environments, with a proven track record of developing and successfully implementing business strategies. + Previous experience in management consulting is required. + Deep knowledge of business development and strategy, with experience in new product development and building customer relationships. Proven commercial acumen and experience in leading business initiatives are considered a plus. + Strong experience in change management, leading transformation processes and managing resistance—approaches change as an opportunity and demonstrate resilience. + Entrepreneurial approach with a solid track record of delivering complex and ambitious projects. + Excellent written and spoken English. + Strong communication, presentation, facilitation, and negotiation skills. **Ready to Make a Difference?** If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category. . Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification. Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities. Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories. Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification. Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities. Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.360 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.