Manager Strategic Business Initiatives

Manager Strategic Business InitiativesPartner directly with the CEO to accelerate commercial growth, product commercialization, and enterprise initiatives.Ideal for a manufacturing, product, engineering, or program leader ready for broader enterprise responsibility.Looking to advance to a Director level role - Here it is! "Director Strategic Projects" Champaign, IL area – onsiteBackground: Manufacturing Required$175k-$225k +bonus potentialGrowing U.S. manufacturer seeking a high-impact leader to drive strategic initiatives across commercial execution, go-to-market strategy, sales effectiveness, channel development, AI-enabled business tools, and new product commercialization.This is not a traditional project management role.Looking for someone who enjoys building, influencing, and driving results across Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Operations, and Product teams.Ideal Background:✔ 10–20 years of progressive experience✔ Commercial strategy, business transformation, product commercialization, sales operations, or growth initiatives✔ Experience leading cross-functional initiatives without direct authority✔ Manufacturing, industrial technology, electronics, or engineered products experience preferred✔ Comfortable working directly with executive leadershipWhy Consider It?Direct CEO exposureVisible impact on company growthBroad enterprise responsibilityOpportunity to help shape future strategy and executionFuture leadership growth potentialLocation: Central Illinois - 2 hours South of ChicagoPermanent US work authorization required.