General Manager (Battery Testing)
Job Description
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
