Manager Strategic Initiatives

$175k - $225k

Mangrum Career Solutions LLC

Champaign, IL

Director, Strategic Growth

Partner directly with the CEO to accelerate commercial growth, product commercialization, and enterprise initiatives.

Champaign, IL area – onsite

Background: Manufacturing Required

$175k-$225k +bonus potential

Growing 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 leadership

Why Consider It?

Direct CEO exposure
Visible impact on company growth
Broad enterprise responsibility
Opportunity to help shape future strategy and execution
Future leadership growth potential

Location: Central Illinois - 2 hours South of Chicago

Permanent US work authorization required.

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