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We believe that effective leaders don't simply seek "jobs"; they seek organizations with a compelling story, exceptional colleagues, and room for continued growth. As you scroll through this page, you will gain a better understanding of Uponor's narrative, where the company has been, and where it is going.

General Manager

Uponor

Uponor is a global pioneer in intelligent plumbing and climate solutions whose executive team is seeking the next General Manager who will have full accountability over a profitable category P&L within the Climate Solutions business segment. This leader will be empowered to leverage the power of hundreds of employees and Uponor's enterprise resources to drive an expansion of this critical business. This GM will have the opportunity to drive product and commercial success across complex product lines and market segments.  In addition, this role is a highly visible component of Uponor's executive succession ladder as the company looks to grow by identifying talented senior leaders from the outside, and providing continued career growth opportunities into senior executive leadership.

A Foundation you can build on

Getting a sense of the foundation that has been built prior to your arrival offers a lens through which you can see where your career may go.

Uponor's Products & Solutions

Uponor is leading global manufacturer and distributor of drinking water delivery, radiant heating and cooling, and related products for both residential and commercial customers. With a rich history, the company has established itself as a leader in the intelligent plumbing and climate solutions industry through a relentless focus on innovation, quality, and sustainability. They operate globally in more than 80 countries with over 3,600 global employees and are a preferred choice for customers looking for safe drinking water delivery, energy-efficient radiant heating and cooling, and reliable infrastructure.

History

Uponor’s story began in 1918, when founder Aukusti Asko-Avonius established a carpentry workshop in Lahti, Finland which quickly grew into the largest furniture supplier in the Nordic countries. In the 1960’s, the company expanded its business further into the plastics industry and then later their innovative spirit naturally led them to pursue developing next-generation alternatives to piping materials. Uponor's continual focus on sustainability and energy savings as an organization has resulted in smarter water usage all over the world. In 1990, Uponor opened their first factory in the US in Apple Valley, Minnesota which has since become the headquarters for Uponor North America while the company's global headquarters are in Helsinki, Finland.

Scale

Uponor's dominance in the industry is underscored by a respectable P&L of EUR 1,221 million, firmly establishing it as a market leader. Renowned for its commitment to excellence and sustainability, Uponor currently has a solid foundation with particular marketshare with residential customers and are poised for significant expansion in market share and growth potential. Despite turbulent markets, Uponor's operating profit has increased thus far in 2024 and they maintain a strong, steady balance sheet positioning them for continued growth and success.

Our Take On Uponor

Integrity

Uponor's leadership team embodies strength in character.  From the CEO through the entire organization, this team is constantly encouraged and expected to do what is right with candor, without compromise.  The executive team is honest, forthcoming, and transparent and fully understands the value in establishing trust inside and outside the organization.

Agility & Ownership

Uponor's executive team has organized the business in such a way where each product category, business unit, group of business units, and segment is led by a hand-selected, highly skilled leader who is given true ownership and the necessary resources for driving growth and success.

Performance

Uponor is an explosively growing organization. Its leadership team is not interested in status quo or maintenance.  Rather, they wish to continue the intelligent expansion of the business from a top and bottom line perspective, personnel and team growth, and product portfolio diversification and growth.  Uponor hires aspirational, high-performing leaders who align with the company's expectation for continued change and healthy growth.

What You Will Be A Part Of

As a leader at Uponor, you will position the organization for its future, which requires an understanding of those around you, what they collectively stand for, and how they positively impact the world.

THE UPONOR STORY
Check out the entirety or pieces of this 100 year anniversary documentary that highlights Uponor's rich history which has enabled them to impact millions of lives and become the global industry leader they are today.
AWARD WINNING QUALITY

Uponor was honored with the prestigious 2023 Project of the Year award by the PPI Building and Construction Division for a high-rise project. This recognition further validates Uponors commitment to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to customers with the highest quality products.

NEW PRODUCT INNOVATION PROMOTIONAL VIDEO
Watch this video highlighting Uponor's TotalFit™ product - an innovative, push-to-connect fitting system designed to move service contractor projects forward.
BEHIND THE SCENES LOOK AT UPONOR'S MANUFACTURING
Uponor understands that the quality of products their customer's choose are critical to their success so in this video they go behind the scenes to show footage of their manufacturing, quality standards, and continuous improvement processes that drive them to be a market leader in quality.
UPONOR NORTH AMERICA HEADQUARTERS
Watch this video to see a quick tour of the Uponor North American headquarters in Apple Valley, Minnesota where they proudly manufacture PEX-a pipe and more.
A CLEAR MISSION & VISION
As clearly stated in this older marketing video, Uponor remains laser focused on their mission & vision to connecting people with water through high quality products & solutions.

The Company You'll Keep

Who you’ll work with is often more important than the work itself. Get to know the Uponor leadership team you will be engaging with in this role.

Andres Caballero

Chief Executive & President, Building Flow Solutions Americas
Andres Caballero is the Chief Executive and President of Building Flow Solutions Americas at Uponor. With a robust background in mechanical engineering and business administration, Andres has over two decades of experience in the construction and HVAC industries. His career trajectory includes significant leadership roles at well-respected organizations such as Honeywell and Kimerance Investment & Consulting Group where he demonstrated a knack for strategic growth and operational excellence. Known for his collaborative and innovative leadership style, Andres fosters a culture of inclusivity and continuous improvement. Under his guidance, Uponor's Building Flow Solutions Americas has seen substantial advancements in sustainable building technologies and market expansion. His commitment to sustainability and customer-centric solutions continues to drive the company forward in a competitive industry.

A Day in the Life

The General Manager for a critical segment of Uponor's Climate Solutions business will lead a high-performance team that thrives on developing and launching impactful, leading products and services for customers. This individual will lead a growth-focused product portfolio within a business unit that is profitable and has the potential for continued growth with the current focus being on outperforming the market and delivering better results than competitors. The General Manager will develop and drive the overall growth and profitability strategy for the complex filtration product categories through a cross-functional direct report team of Product, Sales, and Service leaders as well as matrixed leaders from Operations, Technology, Finance and Marketing.

As the General Manager within the Uponor portfolio, this leader will work cross functionally across the matrixed leadership team driving business growth. This leader will oversee product, product strategy, and commercialization, with sales, and marketing oversight. The GM will have the opportunity to influence and work through all matrixes and functions to ultimately impact the $30 million P&L they own.

This GM will need to be highly execution focused, relational, innovative, and strategic as they are responsible for making Uponor's Climate Solutions growth goals a reality through excellent leadership over the product lines in their perview.  This GM will report directly to the Group President and will be a critical component to Uponor's senior leadership team.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a growth-focused product portfolio, comprised of systems and products
  • Category P&L accountability ($30 million): Own and execute Revenue, Standard Margin, and Growth goals and deliver to yearly financial plan targets 
  • Develop and drive strategy and translate business direction into global product portfolio decisions
  • Lead and develop a customer-focused, accountable and high-performing Product Management team
  • Lead other functions that are dedicated to supporting our Climate Solutions category such as Sales, Marketing, Technology and Services indirectly through a matrix relationship

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  • Manage and be accountable for VOC, customer relationships and insights that shape our strategies 
  • Drive Product (and Services) Lifecycle Management: pricing, innovation, rationalization and differentiation of Products, Services and Go-to-market strategies (Channels, Digital pull) and lead innovative differentiated solutions for our customers
  • Drive differentiation to accelerate top line growth, promote a competitive advantage, and set pricing strategies to increase standard margin.
  • Drive effective and impactful product launches
  • Provide oversight to all product portfolio strategic initiatives (branding, portfolio optimization, channel expansion opportunities) Partner with Technology and Program Management to lead cross-functional execution 
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives across category team and direct project teams to accomplish goals
  • Partner with Sales and Marketing to build and execute actionable growth strategies– including new and existing products
  • Drives alignment and accountability with forecast; aligns with operations on support for growth
  • Evaluate competition and recommend strategies to win against competitors
  • Travel 25%

Requirements

  • 8-10+ years of product management / business development / category leadership experience
  • A driven leader with inspiring enthusiasm for product management + development 
  • Experience building and executing cross-category strategic product roadmaps 
  • An understanding of best-in-class Product Marketing and ability to lead strategic marketing team to build consumer insight capabilities, gather and analyze voice-of-customer, and deliver impactful integrated marketing plans 
  • Strong financial acumen – ability to drive decisions that deliver financial/business goals  
  • Capability to interact with technical teams and experience working in an agile environment. Ability to build and sustain strong cross-functional relationships functional to influence, ensure open communications and drive alignment

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  • Bachelor's degree
  • Desire to build a sense of shared purpose and vision to focus Uponor's strategic product development and launch plans to deliver impactful, meaningful products and experiences to consumers and partners
  • MBA or master's level education—Highly Recommended 
  • Experience with connected product development and management 
  • Experience working effectively within an enterprise / Business Unit matrix structure to ensure functional alignment and high performance
  • Participation in driving change management in the context of company culture
  • Ability to quickly grasp strategic concepts and detailed, complex market and customer information and assimilate them into coherent solutions and decisions  
  • Demonstrated drive for results behavior that contributes to a high performance culture
  • Experience setting and meeting challenging goals for product management excellence and growth impact
  • Experience producing results with minimal oversight or direction 
  • Ability to adapt quickly to change and ambiguity 
  • Experience managing and developing a diverse team
  • Capability to grow in Business Unit leadership roles

What You Bring to the Table

Commercial Orientation

Customer experience being a major priority for Uponor, it seeks an executive who will dive deep into commercialization efforts, empowering their management team to engage closely with customers, deeply understand the distribution footprint, and intently listen to the needs, wants, and desires of its buyers to drive growth and innovation opportunities into the future.

Strategic North Star

Uponor seeks a servant leader who will provide guidance, coaching, and management direction that aligns all organizational efforts toward a common and well-defined goal while serving as a constant reference point, helping the business navigate its journey toward success with clarity, purpose, and most importantly, a intentionally crafted culture.

Relentless Focus & Prioritization

The executive team at Uponor seeks a senior leader who has the ability to strike a balance between pushing forward new innovation and strategic thinking while maintaining relentless focus on executing top priorities and achieving critical goals. They are looking for a leader who continually prioritizes the team's efforts for optimal impact.

We believe this opportunity has the potential to be your next best thing. What do you think?