VP & General Manager - Iron Mountain, MI

Job Overview

The Vice President & General Manager provides strategic leadership, operational direction, and business oversight on a global scale. This executive is accountable for driving commercial success, operational excellence, financial performance, and organizational effectiveness while ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and business objectives.

The VP & General Manager develops and executes growth strategies that expand market presence, enhance customer value, and deliver sustainable business results. Working cross-functionally, this leader fosters collaboration across commercial, operational, financial, and support functions to accelerate execution and achieve organizational goals.

This role is responsible for optimizing business performance, leading transformational initiatives, and building a high-performing, engaged workforce. The VP & General Manager drives accountability, promotes a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, and ensures the effective deployment of resources to maximize profitability and long-term value creation.

As a key member of the executive leadership team, this individual delivers results that support customers, employees, and shareholders while positioning the business for sustained growth and competitive advantage.

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A Day In The Life

Every day at Hubbell is different and you’ll contribute in many ways. On any given day, you’ll make a difference by:
•    Developing and executing business strategies that support sustainable growth and align with organizational objectives. 
•    Leading the overall performance of the business, including commercial, operational, financial, and customer-focused activities. 
•    Driving business results through achievement of revenue, profitability, productivity, and operational performance goals. 
•    Championing innovation and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance customer value and business performance. 
•    Communicating proactively with employees, customers, business partners, and executive leadership regarding business priorities and performance. 
•    Maintaining strong customer relationships and ensuring the organization remains focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences. 
•    Optimizing talent by developing succession plans, building organizational capability, and fostering a culture of engagement and accountability. 
•    Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align business objectives with operational and strategic priorities. 
•    Identifying and evaluating opportunities for partnerships, market expansion, acquisitions, and business development initiatives. 
•    Ensuring effective allocation of resources, capital investments, and organizational priorities to support long-term business success.

What will help you thrive in this role?

•    10+ years of experience in commercial, operational, manufacturing, engineering, or business leadership roles. (required)
•    A Bachelor’s degree in relevant field, complemented with a Master´s degree or an MBA.
•    10+ years of successful relevant experience in a senior position, including P&L responsibility and working in matrixed environments. 
•    Significant experience managing business operations with full profit and loss responsibility. (required)
•    Proven team leadership with a high level of collaboration that drive outcomes.
•    Proven ability to develop and execute business growth strategies.
•    Demonstrated success leading organizational transformation, change management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
•    Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop talent, build high-performing teams, and drive collaboration across functions. 
•    Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and executive leadership capabilities.
•    Proven ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution.