About us
As the Head of Robot Portfolio, you will be reporting to the VP Business Operations and Portfolio Planning, being accountable for the robot category cycle plan from early phase concept start to post SOP – the full lifespan of each product. Working with counterparts from across the Home Business Unit and wider Dyson, you will ensure that we have a compelling robot offering that delivers against consumer needs, with a cadence and pace to have impact in our various markets around the world.
To realise this vision, you will need to partner across Dyson, and be a key interface for Upstream, Engineering, Operations and the wider Home Business Unit – especially as the business reconsiders how to develop and bring robots to market. In this environment, clear and considered commercial need and strategic value understanding are critical to guide the business.
About the role
- Responsible for the formation and articulation of the Robot strategy.
- Accountable for the Robot portfolio plan – covering the full lifecycle of what sits within the range. Owns the product attribute leadership strategy. Outlines price points, target launch dates, key product features and specification, claims intent, as well as initial proposition messaging.
- Works in partnership with the Head of Portfolio – Home and the Head of Business Operations to co-deliver against the Home BU priorities. Partners with Heads-of engineering to communicate project priorities and respond to project delivery risks.
- In partnership with Finance, owns and shapes all BU business case and investment recommendations related to the robot category.
- Owns the long term volume forecasting for the Robot category within the Home BU.
- A key interface with Upstream, providing market context, data and insight to shape internal robot development activities. A strong partner to downstream and operations in specifying the Home BU’s requirements from third party development partners – be it through an ODM / JDM model.
- Delivers a clear narrative on how to win within the robot category, is responsible for robot strategy – including insights commissioning, and translates this strategy into a deliverable plan in partnership with the Head of Business Operations and wider stakeholders.
- Responsible for upward Exec / Board communications in relation to the robot strategy.
- Representative for the Home BU in key forums such as Dyson Design Reviews (DDR’s) and financial reviews related to robot, especially where robot product and category strategy is under review.
About you
- Experience of developing and delivering Roadmaps and Programme Plans.
- Experience of business strategy development and communications.
- Communication - ability to convey complex issues concisely and accurately across all RDD levels and translate these into clear actions.
- Commercial awareness – experience and understanding of product ranging and business cases.
- Excellent senior stakeholder management skills, including the ability to influence across departments and competing stakeholder needs.
- Experience in large scale financial management, budgeting and appraisal skills.
- Has ability to manage varied and complex priorities and timescales.
- Entrepreneurial flair with a drive for business results. Commercially and financially astute with sound business judgement.
- A strong people leader with a visible and inspiring leadership style. Able to recruit, grow and develop people into a high performing team, driving hearts and minds, accountability and direction.
Benefits
Dyson monitors the market to ensure competitive salaries and bonuses. Beyond that, you’ll enjoy a transport allowance and comprehensive medical care and insurance. But financial benefits are just the start of a Dyson career. Professional growth, leadership development and new opportunities abound, driven by regular reviews and dynamic workshops. And with a vibrant culture, the latest devices and a relaxed dress code reflecting our engineering spirit, it’s an exciting team environment geared to fuelling and realising ambition.
