VP Assoc - International Business Development

About Oshkosh Defense, an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh Defense stands behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others.  As an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer, every day we strive to meet or exceed our customers' ever-changing needs with next generation defense technologies and advanced systems.  We operate with unparalleled commitment to those who depend on our products and services worldwide to perform their missions.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Director of Business Development will drive transformational change across all functional areas of Oshkosh Corporation utilizing Simplify principles to develop and execute business strategies and improve business performance. This role will significantly improve performance through refocusing product lines and activities to emphasize those that drive value for each of our stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

• Leads business transformation through simplification of the business and its operations, serving as the owner of this key strategic initiative.
• Guides a cross-functional team of leaders.
• Develops, coordinates and implements business strategies to align with the company’s strategy to drive growth and profitability.
• Designs and leads analysis efforts to identify simplification opportunities and quantify potential impact with support of various functions.
• Develops recommendations and drives execution of recommendations for areas of opportunity across the business.
• Provides coaching, direction and leadership support to team members in order to achieve results.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or area.
• Ten (10) or more years of related experience OR Seven (7) or more years of related consulting experience.
• Five (5) or more years of management experience.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Master’s degree in the field or in a related area; MBA preferred.
• Fifteen (15) or more years of experience.
• Prior experience working in or with a Manufacturing industry.
• Project management experience from top-tier consulting firm (Bain, BCG, McKinsey, etc.).

• Experience with complexity reduction concepts. Thought leadership, change management, and project management experience.
• Ability to influence change and build relationships with other business leaders.
• Ability to conduct executive level presentations and facilitate group discussions to tackle complex problems.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization and to impact others to move toward consensus.
• Broad cross-functional skillset.
• Very Strong analytical abilities.
• Proven experience managing multiple and competing priorities.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Physical Demands: Frequent Sitting, Standing, Hearing, Talking, Visual, Typing; Occasional Walking/Running, Reaching, Driving, Manual Dexterity; Seldom Climbing, Bending/Kneeling, Fine Dexterity, Upper Extremity Repetitive Motion, and Lifting/Carrying and Pushing/Pulling up to 50lbs.

Pay Range:

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [email protected].

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.