Senior Director Solution Commercialization

TL;DR

Senior Director Solution Commercialization (Supply Chain & Logistics): Building and leading a global solution commercialization organization for complex, capital-intensive supply chain systems with an accent on portfolio strategy, end-to-end development processes, and commercial enablement. Focus on translating market needs into scalable solutions, aligning engineering and commercial teams, and driving $1B+ portfolio growth through governance and performance metrics.

Banbury, United Kingdom (onsite, full-time)

Company

Global leader in supply chain and logistics systems, part of hirify.global, with a portfolio generating over $1B in annual order intake.

What you will do

• Lead global solution portfolio strategy and roadmap, aligning to market opportunities and investment priorities.
• Govern end-to-end solution development process, from market requirements to commercialization.
• Translate customer needs into actionable requirements and robust business cases for new offerings.
• Build and manage a global team of 5 direct and ~40 indirect reports.
• Align with engineering, R&D, and application teams on solution architectures and standards.
• Drive commercial readiness with pricing, sales tools, and training for global regions.
• Coordinate cross-functional execution from design to delivery and service.
• Establish KPIs and governance for portfolio performance and profitability.

Requirements

• 12+ years in solution management, systems engineering, product management, or portfolio leadership.
• Proven leadership in complex, capital-intensive industrial, supply chain, logistics, or automation environments.
• Experience managing large multidimensional solution portfolios and investments.
• Track record building and leading global cross-functional teams.
• Expertise in large-scale solution development processes, requirements management, and commercialization.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Experience managing portfolios exceeding $500M+ in annual order intake.
• Deep understanding of automation systems, material handling, or industrial equipment.

Culture & Benefits

• Career development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits with pay transparency.
• Global opportunities across regions.