Littelfuse is one of America’s Best Mid-Sized Companies (Forbes) and has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Illinois (Best Companies Group) for 11 consecutive years. With its global headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, USA, Littelfuse is a leading, global manufacturer of electronic components serving more than 100,000 end customers across industrial, transportation, and electronics end markets. We have more than 17,000 employees with operations in 15 countries. From semiconductors to sensors… switches to fuses and more… we produce billions of electronic components that help our customers empower a sustainable, connected, and safer world. In 2021, Littelfuse had net sales of $2.1 billion.
Littelfuse is looking for a Managing Director for our Embed software engineering services business. This pivotal role is key to driving growth and scaling our operations, supporting both internal business development and external customer innovation. The role requires a visionary leader with a strong technical background who can translate customer technical needs into innovative solutions while managing a high-performing team. The Managing Director will work closely with the executive team to drive business growth, optimize operational efficiency, and ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction.
About the job:
• Provide strategic leadership and direction to the company, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives
• Oversee the management of $4M in external revenue and $1M in internal revenue, ensuring financial targets are met or exceeded
• Develop and implement business strategies to drive growth and expand market presence
• Manage client relationships (internal and external) to ensure high levels of satisfaction and retention
• Monitor industry trends and competitive landscape to identify opportunities for growth and innovation
• Collaborate with the executive team to develop and execute long-term business plans
• Oversee budgeting, financial planning, and resource allocation to optimize operational efficiency
About you:
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a leadership role leading technical resources
• Proven track record of managing high-performing teams and driving business growth
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets
Littelfuse strives to empower associate growth and development in a culture of ongoing collaboration and respect for diverse global perspectives and expertise. Our Core Values – Respect, Customer Focus, Agility, and Collaboration – support us on our mission to improve the safety, reliability, efficiency, and performance of our customers’ products and systems.
We are an equal opportunity employer that takes pride in giving every associate the means and courage to make a difference – everywhere, every day.