Senior Business Strategist – Business Planning×Tech Integration

Job 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