Senior Business Strategist – Business Planning×Tech Integration

1 week ago

Southfield, Michigan, United States Denso Full time
Description

JOB SUMMARY:

As a member of the PoM Business Group, the Technology × Business Planner plays a pivotal role in identifying and developing new business opportunities by leveraging DENSO's internal technical assets and product roadmaps. This position builds and validates business cases, drives proposals with cross-functional teams, and engages both existing and potential customers across the automotive and emerging mobility sectors to expand DENSO's market footprint.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Strategic Business Planning
    • Gain a deep understanding of DENSO's internal technical assets, product roadmaps, and innovation pipelines to identify potential commercial applications.
  • Customer Engagement and Business Solutioning
    • Propose tailored business solutions for existing and potential customers in both automotive and non-automotive industries, aligning with evolving market trends and DENSO's strategic priorities.
  • Business Case Development
    • Develop and validate business cases with clear financial rationale; integrate recommendations into business plans and secure executive approval.
  • Cross-Functional Leadership
    • Initiate and lead customer proposals in collaboration with engineering, product, and sales teams; manage inter-departmental coordination to ensure timely execution
  • New Market and Partner Development
    • Identify and pursue new customers and market opportunities beyond existing relationships; establish new internal processes to support emerging business models
  • Continuous Improvement and Innovation
    •  Drive improvements in ECU business models, introduce measurable KPIs, and enhance reporting systems to strengthen business visibility and predictability

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field ( Masters degree preferred )
  • 10 + years of experience in business development, strategy, or technical program management within the automotive, semiconductor, or electronics industries

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Strong ability to interpret complex technical concepts and translate them into actionable business value.
  • Proven capability to lead initiatives independently in undefined or evolving environments.
  • Demonstrated experience in business development or strategic partnerships within high-technology sectors.
  • Familiarity with automotive industry dynamics, including SDV trends, OEM in-house strategies, and global technology ecosystems.
  • Excellent cross-functional collaboration, presentation, and negotiation skills for influencing senior executives and external stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and familiarity with financial modeling or business analytics tools.

DISCLAIMER:

This job description reflects DENSO North America assignment of essential functions; and nothing within this job description restricts DENSO's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

BENEFIT SUMMARY:

  • Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans 
  • Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance 
  • Flexible Spending Account 
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • 401K with 4% company match 
  • Bonus Program 
  • Wellness Program 
  • Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location)
  • Tuition Reimbursement 
  • Career Development and Ongoing Training 
  • Paid holidays and vacation  
  • Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location) 
  • Volunteer opportunities 
  • Employee recognition (employee and milestone events)

Annual Salary Range:

$160,000 - $210,000 (* Range will vary based on location )

This position can sit out of Southfield MI or San Diego, CA

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