Job Overview

The Business Development Manager II is responsible for leading and executing a portfolio of cross-functional initiatives that support the company’s manufacturing footprint strategy and long-term business objectives. This role translates strategic intent into disciplined, value-driven programs, ensuring effective project execution, stakeholder alignment, risk mitigation, and measurable operational and financial outcomes across global operations. This rol is responsible for leading regional (Americas / Global) footprint consolidation process optimization.  

Responsibilities Summary:

• Oversee strategic footprint business initiatives from definition through successful execution under the guidance of senior leadership
• Build and lead a high caliber Project Management team that can deliver sustaining projects aligned with enhancing business unit operating income and strategic goal attainment
• Manage a complex portfolio of strategic initiatives including: footprint consolidation, localization, tariff risk mitigation, capacity expansion and inorganic operations integration

• Develop strategic intent into robust projects consisting of a clear scope/statement of work, recruit/manage cross functional teams aligned with goal attainment, decompose strategic expectations into manageable work packages, drive task ownership/accomplishment through influence rather than direct line reporting and manage communication through project member/stakeholders

• Create and maintain cross-functional relationships to enable leadership success
• Lead portfolio of projects to drive completion of tasks, work through bottlenecks, assess risks and raise issues to leadership
• Communicate with executive in decision-making, program management, and initiative implementation
• Determine and document correct standardized methods/processes/report tools/governance approach for the footprint activities

• Improve current processes and coordinate organizational procedures for optimized efficiency and productivity
• Follow the stage gate process and ensure all gate documents are prepared and submitted for approval.
• Establish the tools and frameworks so that projects team can manage for optimal return on investment and budget for projects are accountable for delivering against established business/project goals
• Track lessons learned and manage best practices.
• Conduct closeout meetings and post-closures reviews.
• Assume day-to-day responsibility for projects and tasks

Skills & Attributes

• Strong business acumen and proven strategic leadership skills
• Proven experience in migrations, integrations, and closures
• “Big picture” thinker with a high degree of organizational skill and a team-focused leadership approach
• Proven expertise in leading change and process improvement
• Strong multitasking, prioritization, verbal and written communication, and presentation skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal relationship skills with the ability to work with high-level executives and manufacturing operators alike
• Must possess managerial courage, organizational agility
• Ability to effectively interact, influence, collaborate and negotiate on tactical and strategic issues with all levels of management and adjust to situations that involve conflicting goals.
• Ability to effectively empower others and delegate
• Strong leadership skills to manage teams in multiple locations.
• Strong analytical ability and problem solving to mobilize teams to achieve business outcomes.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in operations and/or manufacturing environments, with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Proven experience leading complex, cross‑functional strategic initiatives, such as:
  • Manufacturing site migrations and transfers
  • Facility consolidations and closures
  • Capacity expansion and localization initiatives
  • Integration of inorganic operations (e.g., M&A-driven integrations)
• Multi-site manufacturing environments
• Experience managing a portfolio of strategic programs or projects, rather than single, isolated initiatives.
• Program and project Leadership
• PMP or equivalent project management certification preferred.
• Proven ability to lead and influence cross‑functional teams without direct reporting authority.
• Strong working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.

Location: Mexico.

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Travel: Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to ~30% 

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