Vontier Business Systems (VBS) - Business Partner

VontierStow, Akron, OhioOn-siteFull-timePrincipal, 12–15+ yearsListed 7 hours ago

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INTRODUCTION and WHAT YOU WILL DO (Job Responsibilities)

Job Overview
Serve as the business-line extension of Vontier’s enterprise operating system. Act as trusted advisor and coach to Presidents, GMs, and functional leaders, embedding target setting, Policy Deployment, operating cadence, daily management, problem solving, accountability, and capability building into leader standard work. The role strengthens how leaders run the business; it does not own the P&L, business targets, resources, or operating decisions.

*Role is located in Stow/Akron Ohio- Must be willing to be onsite to work with President to deliver business goals.

Responsibilities

- Translate business strategy and annual plans into clear targets, owners, operating plans, measures, and review cadence.
- Establish and improve Policy Deployment, Goal Deployment, performance-review, and accountability routines.
- Coach leadership teams to make gaps visible early and respond through rigorous problem solving.
- Connect strategy, operating KPIs, countermeasures, and leader standard work.
- Challenge unclear ownership, weak root cause, unsupported countermeasures, and ineffective escalation.
- Help leaders choose and apply appropriate VBS methods, including daily management, Lean, kaizen, value-stream transformation, full 80/20 as an integrated business-system lens, Raving Fans, Key Account Management, customer-value creation, and growth problem solving.
- Identify material capability gaps and pull appropriate enterprise VBSO support.
- Strengthen local practitioner, Expert, Champion, and leader capability.
- Ensure business routines remain owned and conducted by business leaders.
- Reduce central support as leadership capability and operating-system maturity increase.

WHO YOU ARE (Qualifications)

Required

- 15+ years of progressive experience in relevant business, operational, functional, or transformation with strong background in lean transformation.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related field.
- Demonstrated effectiveness advising senior leaders without taking over their accountabilities.
- Experience translating strategy into operating discipline and measurable execution.
- Strong financial and business acumen.
- Expert problem solving;
- Proficient with strategy execution & value-stream transformation.
- Willingness to travel regularly (30–40%) across a global operating company portfolio.

Preferred

- Leadership experience within a P&L or major function and experience building operating routines across multiple sites or functions.
- Preferred candidates from Danaher or Fortive.

Outcomes and Deliverables

- Strategies translated into executable, measurable operating plans that enable leaders to improve business performance.
- Targets and gaps visible at the appropriate review cadence.
- Faster, higher-quality business-owned problem solving.
- VBS routines embedded in leader standard work.
- Improved attainment of business targets through stronger operating-system discipline, without transferring result ownership to VBSO.
- Reduced recurring need for central rescue or facilitation.

Scope & Decision Rights

- Owns: Coaching approach, operating-system standards application, maturity assessment, and recommendations.
- Influences: Target deployment, cadence, countermeasure quality, prioritization, escalation, and capability actions.
- Does not own: P&L, targets, resources, operating decisions, or business results. The role remains accountable for enabling performance through operating-system maturity, leader coaching, cadence, problem-solving quality, and capability building.

Competencies

- Executive presence and the ability to influence without authority across a decentralized portfolio.
- A builder mindset — comfortable standing up a new function, lean team, and enterprise standard from a blank page.
- Balances enterprise standardization with respect for each operating company's market and customer context.
- Data-driven decision-making paired with strong storytelling and executive communication skills.

Vontier partners with you and your family on your health and wellness journey. Visit VontierBenefits.com to view our benefits. We offer a premium suite of health and wellness programs for you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. With programs for family planning from Maven Clinic to managing diabetes like Livongo, coverage for women's health, support for adult and elder care, paid parental leave, a generous 401(k) plan with matching company contributions, and more. Vontier is here for all stages of life. We also offer paid time off up to 15 days, 13 paid holidays (including 3 floating holidays) per year and paid sick leave.*

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Sick leave amount may vary based on state or local laws applicable to the applicant’s geographic location. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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WHO IS VONTIER
Vontier (NYSE: VNT) is a global technology company powering the way the world moves. We empower businesses in the transport sector to adapt to a fast-changing landscape by uniting productivity, automation and multi-energy technologies.

Our smart, connected solutions serve roadside convenience retail stores, fleet operators, and auto repair technicians. From integrated payments and EV charging software to carwash technology and retail automation, we help customers stay productive and prepared for a rapidly evolving industry.

With decades of expertise and a balanced portfolio, Vontier enables businesses to navigate complexity, unlock growth, and build a cleaner, safer future. Driven by continuous improvement and the dedication of Team Vontier, we empower businesses to think bigger, act boldly, and thrive on the road ahead. Learn more at www.vontier.com

At Vontier, we empower you to steer your career in the direction of success with a dynamic, innovative, and inclusive environment.

Our commitment to personal growth, work-life balance, and collaboration fuels a culture where your contributions drive meaningful change. We provide the roadmap for continuous learning, allowing creativity to flourish and ideas to accelerate into impactful solutions that contribute to a sustainable future.

Join our community of passionate people working together to navigate challenges and seize new opportunities. At Vontier, you are not on this journey alone, we are committed to equipping you with the tools and support you need to fuel your innovation, lead with impact, and thrive both personally and professionally.

Together, let’s power the way the world moves!
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