Global Commercial FBS Leader

Global Commercial FBS Leader

Job Type: Full Time Employee Hire

Location: Remote

About the Role

Continuous improvement is the cornerstone of Tektronix, embodied in our value: Kaizen is our way of life. As the Global Commercial FBS Leader, you will undertake the critical task of growing and expanding the FBS culture throughout our commercial organization. Through coaching and collaboration, you will elevate the commercial team's FBS capabilities, enabling effective problem-solving and successful selling. You will delve into the complexities of our business, leveraging your skills to address the most pressing challenges facing Tektronix. Your work will significantly impact both our business results and company culture.

In this role, you will develop strong relationships and collaborate with teams across sales, marketing, product line, finance, and IT to identify and implement successful improvements. This opportunity will allow you to gain a broad and deep understanding of the Tek business, paving the way for future leadership roles. You will remove obstacles and build commercial pathways between our essential technology and customers, empowering them to achieve scientific and technological breakthroughs in key global industries. This is a pivotal and far-reaching role. Are you up for the challenge?

What You’ll Do

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

• Leverage the Fortive Business System (FBS) to drive alignment, growth, and productivity to deliver on strategic and operational goals
• Collaborate with commercial leaders to pinpoint and comprehend the primary challenges and pain points within the organization
• Cultivate FBS culture and talent by developing FBS champions and ambassadors
• Maintain robust kaizen funnels and ensure strategic kaizens are executed effectively in every region
• Ensure that commercial kaizens are successful and produce impactful results
• Act as a trusted advisor, providing stakeholders with strategic business recommendations to drive informed decision-making and achieve organizational goals
• Design and implement scalable processes and policies that enhance operational efficiency and support business growth
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives, serving as an expert in the FBS to drive operational excellence and efficiency
• Enhance the global funnel management process
• Support policy deployment and other critical growth initiatives

Minimum Skills and Competencies:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Expertise in process improvement and lean methodology with the ability to identify inefficiencies, implement streamlined workflows, and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Possess a strong understanding of commercial environments, project management best practices, and scalable business practices
• Proven ability to dissect complex problems, develop unique solutions, and apply effective strategies to overcome obstacles
• Ability to lead others through influence by developing trust and credibility
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for effectively conveying complex information to diverse stakeholders
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and facilitate complex problem-solving processes
• Excellent interpersonal skills for establishing successful working relationships across various organizational levels
• Ability to work independently and within a team to meet organizational objectives and deadlines
• Demonstrate a capacity to learn quickly and adapt to change
• Exhibit effective time-management skills in a fast-paced global environment while maintaining high attention to detail

Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
• 4+ years of experience leading continuous improvement and transformative initiatives
• 2+ years in sales, sales operations, business development, or engineering (preferred)
• Lean Six Sigma or FBS Champion certification (preferred)