General Manager (Battery Testing)

The General Manager (GM) –Battery Testing is responsible for the full P&L, operational leadership, commercial growth, and regulatory compliance of a mobility-focused TIC laboratory. The lab supports automotive, EV, aerospace, rail, and advanced mobility customers with testing, inspection, and certification services. The GM ensures technical excellence, regulatory compliance (ISO/IEC 17025 and applicable mobility standards), strong client relationships, and profitable growth while maintaining a culture of safety, quality, and operational discipline. Key Responsibilities 1. P&L & Business Leadership Own full profit and loss responsibility for the mobility laboratory. Develop and execute annual operating plans, budgets, and growth strategies. Drive revenue growth across automotive, EV, aerospace, rail, and next-gen mobility sectors. Monitor KPIs including revenue, margin, utilization, backlog, and cash flow. Optimize cost structure while maintaining service quality and accreditation compliance. 2. Commercial & Customer Strategy Partner with Sales and Business Development to grow key accounts and strategic OEM relationships. Identify new service opportunities (battery testing, EMC, environmental, durability, ADAS validation, etc.). Strengthen relationships with mobility OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. Represent the lab in industry forums and with regulatory bodies. 3. Operations & Technical Oversight Oversee daily laboratory operations including testing, scheduling, capacity planning, and equipment utilization. Ensure compliance with International Organization for Standardization ISO/IEC 17025 and other applicable standards (SAE, IEC, UL, FMVSS, etc.). Maintain accreditations through bodies such as ANAB or equivalent. Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, automation). Ensure capital investment planning aligns with market demand and ROI targets. 4. Quality & Regulatory Compliance Maintain rigorous adherence to safety and quality systems. Lead internal and external audits. Manage risk mitigation strategies. Ensure testing integrity and data reliability for certification purposes. 5. People Leadership Lead multidisciplinary teams including engineering, technicians, quality, and commercial staff. Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing technical talent. Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and customer focus. Develop succession planning and leadership bench strength. 6. Strategic Growth & Innovation Evaluate new testing technologies (EV battery abuse testing, hydrogen systems, autonomous systems validation). Expand lab capabilities in alignment with electrification and advanced mobility trends. Support digital transformation initiatives (LIMS, automation, data analytics). Qualifications Education Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive, or related field required) MBA preferred Experience 10+ years in TIC, automotive testing, aerospace testing, or related technical services 5+ years in senior leadership or GM-level responsibility Demonstrated P&L management experience Strong knowledge of mobility regulatory frameworks and certification pathways

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