Head of industrial heat platform (m|f|d)

Head of Industrial Heat Platform (m/f/d)
Job ID: 77378 | Location: Heidenheim

About the Voith Group
The Voith Group is a global technology company with a broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications. Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 22,000 employees, sales of €5.2 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide, and is thus one of the larger family‑owned companies in Europe.

The Opportunity
Voith is one of the world's leading industrial technology companies, with over 155 years of expertise in energy, paper, and drive systems. Heat electrification – specifically industrial high‑temperature heat pumps – is a key strategic growth field, driven by customers' urgent need to decarbonise their thermal energy use. The global industrial heat pump market is expected to more than triple by 2035. Voith is uniquely positioned to capture this opportunity, combining deep industrial process expertise with strong integration capabilities. Building on an established pipeline of attractive opportunities, customer relationships, and initial pilot projects, Voith is now accelerating the scale‑up. We are seeking a builder and entrepreneur who can take this business from early traction to a scalable, institutionalised platform.

You will own full P&L responsibility, define and execute the strategy, build the organisation, drive strategic M&A, and scale the business into a substantial triple‑digit million‑euro platform.

Responsibilities

Own the full P&L and drive commercial development of the heat electrification business end‑to‑end, acting as a “Mini‑CEO” with direct exposure to Group leadership.

Define and execute a scalable go‑to‑market model; convert a strong pipeline into closed orders and long‑term customer relationships.

Shape the business strategy across industries (e.g., paper, food & beverage, chemicals), offerings, and positioning along the value chain – from system integrator to integrated OEM.

Build and scale the required business model, including EPC, hybrid models, and service‑based revenue streams.

Lead M&A activities end‑to‑end, including identification, evaluation, and execution of priority transactions.

Establish and expand a high‑performing team with strong technical, commercial, and operational capabilities.

Act as the external face of the heat electrification business towards customers, partners, and the broader ecosystem.

Drive cross‑functional collaboration across Voith divisions to mobilise capabilities and accelerate growth.

Qualifications

Proven track record in building and scaling industrial B2B businesses, ideally at the zero‑to‑scale journey.

Full commercial responsibility experience, including P&L ownership and deal‑making at senior levels.

Strong background in CAPEX / project‑driven businesses (EPC, plant engineering, system solutions) with high complexity.

Deep understanding of industrial energy, decarbonisation, or process heat, and the ability to translate customer needs into scalable business solutions.

Hands‑on M&A experience and ability to integrate acquisitions effectively.

Entrepreneurial mindset combined with the ability to operate within a larger organisation.

Strong communication and leadership skills to attract and retain top talent and engage stakeholders from board level to individual contributors.

Comfortable making decisions and operating under uncertainty.

Fluent in German and English; international experience preferred.

Experience in adjacent sectors (industrial energy efficiency, heat exchangers, thermal systems) is a plus.

Voith is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information.

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