Our award-winning client is seeking a Business Unit Leader to join their team. As the Business Unit Leader of services, you will report directly to the global head and play a pivotal role in steering the profitability, market development, expansion, and growth of the services business division. The primary focus includes leading the division's P&L, executing a strategic review, and formulating comprehensive business strategies for the next 3 to 10 years.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee revenue and profitability, ensuring effective financial performance.

• Conduct a detailed strategic review, researching and understanding current business dynamics.

• Formulate short and long-term business strategies aligning with organizational goals.

• Lead and develop a high-performing team to achieve business objectives.

• Manage general administrative tasks related to the services business division.

• The ideal candidate is a seasoned commercial and operational leader with experience in field services-oriented businesses, particularly navigating regulatory challenges.

Key Deliverables:

• 0 - 90 days – Learn: Immersion into the organization, building relationships, and understanding operations.

• 90 – 135 days – Synthesize: Analyze market size, segmentation, and competitors' strengths and weaknesses.

• Ongoing 2024: Achieve incremental wins for the current year.

• 135 – 210 days – Build: Develop a strategic plan based on a comprehensive understanding of the business landscape.

• 210 – 365 days – Present, edit, and finalize: Present the strategic plan to senior leadership, incorporating feedback for approval.

• 365 days – Execute, Nurture, and Evolve: Initiate the execution of the strategic plan, adapt to market changes, and ensure ongoing evolution.

Required Qualifications:

• 12-15 years of relevant career experience.

• 7+ years in people leadership.

• P&L management experience.

• Background in field-based operations for a service-oriented business.

• Industry experience dealing with regulatory obstacles.

• Success in strategy development and implementation.

• Bachelor’s degree; MBA a plus.

• Turnaround experience.

• Experience selling services to government entities.

Key Skills:

• P&L Management.

• Business Acumen.

• Strategic Thinking.

• Outstanding Communication Skills.

• People Development and Leadership.

• Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

• Business and Market Analysis.

• Critical Thinking and Innovative Solutions.

• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills.

• Strong Organizational Skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools and other relevant software.

• Other Considerations:

• Experience presenting to senior management.

• Ability to manage periodic overnight travel.

Location and Community Information:

• This leadership role is based in the western suburbs of the Chicagoland area, near the corporate office. The company offers a 3/2 hybrid schedule, reflecting a commitment to work-life balance.

• The role plays a vital part in advancing the organization, requiring occasional overnight travel to gain firsthand insights into customer-level operations.

Benefits and Features:

• Health Insurance w/HSA plan.

• Dental and Vision Insurance.

• Basic Life Insurance (100% paid).

• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance (100% paid).

• Critical Illness Insurance / Accident Insurance / Pet Insurance.

• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care and Dependent Care.

• 401(k) Savings Plan + additional profit-sharing plan.

• 15 Days PTO + 7 holidays + Christmas week = 26 days paid time off.

• Educational Assistance (Up to $2500/annually).

• Employer PAID volunteering time (20 hours/year).