Sr. Vice President / Area Head - Battery & Charging - TRATON R&D US, LLC at International Motors, LLC

Lisle, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Global Leadership, Strategic Direction, Cross-functional Collaboration, Execution Discipline, Stakeholder Management, Product Design, Development, Energy Storage, Charging Systems, Power Electronics, Systems Engineering, Validation, Software Control, Thermal Management, Problem-Solving, Team Development

Industry

Wholesale Motor Vehicles and Parts

Description

Position Overview With its brands Scania, MAN, International and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON is one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. Its range comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. At TRATON, we are convinced that the whole can be greater than the sum of its parts. Together with our brands we have the power to bring about decisive change. With the right resources, tools and guidelines, we support our brands in making the future of transportation more sustainable. In April 2023, TRATON embarked on an ambitious journey to integrate independent brand Research & Development (R&D) Organizations in Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus into a single global TRATON R&D organization. By integrating the capabilities and resources of our brands, we will accelerate the introduction of new technologies and solutions to deliver the most competitive products and solutions to our customers. We currently have a great opportunity for an Sr. Vice President / Area Head – Battery & Charging on our TRATON USA R&D Team. The individual will lead a global organization with end-to-end responsibility for key electrification building blocks across TRATON. Your mandate is to set direction, create alignment and ensure robust execution - so that the area delivers scalable solutions and measurable outcomes for the Group and our brands. TRATON Group R&D is the innovation and engineering backbone of the TRATON Group - driving research and development across the commercial vehicle industry, across our brands (International, MAN, Scania, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus). We are a global organization of around 9,000 employees working together to accelerate innovation, improve speed and deliver scalable solutions across the Group. Battery & Charging is at the center of electrification enablement. The area spans energy storage, charging experience and power transfer, thermal and software control layers and test operations/validation - built to work across brands and regions. Responsibilities Lead and develop a global leadership team spanning energy storage, charging & power distribution, thermal & software and test operations/validation - driving a “one team” mindset across sites and cultures. Own and drive the area’s strategic direction and priorities, ensuring clear roadmaps and decision-making that enable speed, quality, and global reuse across brands. Drive strong cross-functional and cross-brand collaboration to support consistent ways of working, transparency and effective governance in a complex matrix environment. Ensure execution discipline and reliable delivery through clear steering, strong follow-up, and pragmatic problem-solving - turning plans into real results and continuous improvement. Represent the area internally and externally when needed - building trusted partnerships and ensuring Battery & Charging remains strongly connected to real customer and business needs. Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science At least 18 years of experience in product design/development and/or computer science experience At least 10 years of experience managing technical professionals and technical staff in engineering and design activities OR Master’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science At least 16 years of experience in product design/development and/or computer science experience At least 10 years of experience managing technical professionals and technical staff in engineering and design activities OR PHD in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science At least 14 years of experience in product design/development and/or computer science experience At least 10 years of experience managing technical professionals and technical staff in engineering and design activities Additional Requirements Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status) Desired Skills Extensive senior leadership experience leading large, global engineering organizations (ideally 500+ employees) in a complex, international and matrix environment, combining direct line responsibility with strong leadership through influence. Ability to lead effectively across cultures, understand regional differences, and build trust in globally distributed teams. Proven experience leading end-to-end product and technology development within electrification, batteries, charging systems, power electronics, energy systems, or closely related domains—where hardware, software, systems engineering, and validation must operate as one integrated system. Strong strategic capability, with a track record of setting long-term direction and translating strategy into execution through clear priorities, governance, operating models, and measurable outcomes. Proven senior stakeholder management skills, including engagement with executive leadership, customers, partners, and external stakeholders in a rapidly evolving technology landscape. Excellent communication skills in a global business environment. Additional languages are an plus. Experience from heavy-duty vehicles, automotive, industrial, energy, or adjacent industries is highly desirable. Benefits and Compensation We provide a competitive total rewards package which ensures job satisfaction both on and off the job. We offer market-based compensation, health benefits, 401(k) match, tuition assistance, EAP, legal insurance, an employee discount program, and more. For this position, the expected salary range will be commensurate with the candidate’s applicable skills, knowledge and experience. You can learn more about our comprehensive benefits package at https://careers.international.com/#benefits. Company Overview ABOUT TRATON With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP and one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group’s product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. “Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.”: this intention underlines the Company’s ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group’s commercial growth. ABOUT INTERNATIONAL From a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today, few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International® trucks and engines and IC Bus® school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite® aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit www.International.com. *International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah. EEO Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to access the online application system or participate in the interview process due to your disability, please email HUB@International.com to request assistance. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response. Otherwise, your request may not be considered.

Responsibilities

The role involves leading and developing a global leadership team responsible for energy storage, charging, thermal, software, and test operations/validation, while owning and driving the area’s strategic direction and priorities across TRATON brands. This leader must ensure execution discipline, reliable delivery, and foster strong cross-functional collaboration within a complex matrix environment.