ContiTech USA, Inc. is hiring a Head of Program & Portfolio Strategy - Hydraulics

Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Program & Portfolio Strategy - Hydraulics to lead the development and scaling of our hydraulics business platform. This role is responsible for defining the long-term portfolio architecture, product mix strategy, sourcing model, and go-to-market framework that will drive sustainable and profitable growth. This is a high-impact individual contributor leadership role with enterprise-level influence. The role will work cross-functionally with Product Management, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and Finance to ensure that capacity, portfolio, and market strategy are fully aligned. Key Responsibilities: Platform & Portfolio Strategy - Develop and own the long-term hydraulics platform and portfolio roadmap. - Define optimal product mix aligned with market demand and margin targets. - Lead portfolio rationalization and expansion initiatives to improve profitability and competitiveness. - Translate market and customer insights into actionable portfolio strategies. - Partner with Supply Chain and Operations to ensure sourcing supports growth objectives. Go-To-Market Architecture - Define segment-specific go-to-market strategies for hydraulics platforms. - Support pricing, positioning, and value proposition development. - Partner with Sales and Marketing to ensure market readiness and execution alignment. Capacity & Investment Alignment - Align manufacturing capacity and capabilities with demand forecasts and growth priorities. - Support capital investment planning and business case development. - Identify structural constraints and recommend mitigation strategies. Cross-Functional Leadership - Serve as the strategic integrator across Product Management, Operations, Sales, Supply Chain, and Finance. - Lead cross-functional growth initiatives and governance forums. - Provide data-driven recommendations to senior leadership. Performance & Governance - Establish and monitor key performance indicators related to platform growth, mix, and profitability. - Lead regular business reviews focused on hydraulics growth performance. - Drive continuous improvement in strategic planning and execution alignment.