Vice President, NA Solution Development
Dematic · Grand Rapids, MI · 3 days ago
Information Technology$200k–$300k/yrFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a high-performing Solution Development organization across consulting, engineering, and solution design disciplines
- Drive profitable order intake growth by improving win rates, solution differentiation, and margin quality
- Define and govern solution architecture standards, design frameworks, and quoting methodologies
- Improve proposal speed, quality, and accuracy through scalable processes, tools, and continuous improvement
- Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Engineering, Product, and Operations to deliver compelling, executable solutions
- Champion the integration of software (e.g., WMS, WCS, simulation) into end-to-end solution design
- Ensure operational readiness and seamless transition from solution design to project execution
- Build organizational capability through talent development, succession planning, and strategic workforce design
Requirements
- Proven leadership experience (15+ years) leading large, complex, and matrixed technical or solution organizations
- Strong commercial acumen with a track record of influencing deal outcomes and business performance
- Deep expertise in supply chain, automation, distribution center operations, or solution design
- Strong software knowledge, including experience shaping or executing a go-to-market strategy for integrated solution portfolios
- Ability to develop and implement scalable processes, governance models, and operational efficiencies
- Executive-level communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across functions
- Strategic mindset with the ability to connect long-term vision to execution and results
- Demonstrated success leading business transformation, shifting organizations from traditional delivery models to customer-centric, value-based partnerships
- Demonstrated ability to build, develop, and lead high-performing teams in dynamic environments
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