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Element Materials Technology · 1 day ago

Director, Strategic Programs (Management Consulting Background Preferred)

Fairfield, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

Element Materials Technology is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection, and certification businesses in the world. They are seeking a Director, Strategic Programs to manage business unit initiatives and shape strategic direction across the aerospace business, ensuring successful execution of critical initiatives while optimizing processes and workflows.

AerospaceBuilding MaterialIndustrial EngineeringInfrastructureMechanical Engineering

Hiring Manager

Michael Dowd

Responsibilities

Define, lead, and refine long-term strategies that align with organizational goals, market trends, and customer needs in the aerospace sector

Present insights, recommendations, and program updates directly to executive leaders, board members, and external partners

Collaborate with executives and senior leadership to evaluate new opportunities, address risks, and shape business priorities

Lead cross-functional initiatives, ensuring alignment between business strategy, technology, and operational execution

Oversee program and project management activities, dedicating approximately 30% of time to tactical execution to ensure strategic initiatives translate into measurable outcomes

Provide communications support; draft emails, memos, presentations, internal and external communications, and/or social media posts

Create tools to drive and manage changes across the business unit

Champion organizational transformation efforts, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability

Create program specific tools to drive and manage changes across the business unit

Collaborate with BU VP and other directors to facilitate ongoing effective leadership events including town halls, leadership summits, staff meetings, etc