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Operations Strategy Manager

TI Automotive, Auburn Hills, MI, United States


Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Operations Strategy Manager to lead high-impact initiatives across global business units. This role is a key member of our internal consulting and business transformation team, providing strategic direction, analytical leadership, and cross-functional collaboration at the enterprise level.

The Operations Strategy Manager will lead strategic initiatives within the Office of Business Transformation to improve operational efficiency, enhance processes, and support data-driven decision-making. This role oversees project teams, partners with senior leadership, and guides the development of frameworks, analytics, and solutions that advance organizational performance. The ideal candidate brings strong strategic thinking, a data-driven mindset, and the ability to drive change through influence.


Responsibilities of Position:

· Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of strategic operations projects across manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, quality, finance, and other business units

· Develop and present executive-level insights through presentations, dashboards, and reports to support strategic decision-making

· Oversee data analytics efforts, identifying operational inefficiencies, trends, and opportunities for improvement

· Facilitate cross-functional workshops, working sessions, and alignment meetings to drive clarity, issue resolution, and shared goals

· Create enterprise-level process maps, workflows, and documentation for both current-state and future-state operational models

· Manage project timelines, KPIs, deliverables, and stakeholder expectations to ensure successful project outcomes

· Guide, mentor, and support analysts and project resources across multiple initiatives

· Collaborate with global teams to ensure consistency and adoption of operational best practices

· Lead components of M&A strategy, including operational due diligence and post-merger integration (PMI) planning

· Partner with senior leadership to shape long-term operational strategy and transformation roadmaps


Skill Requirements:

· Strong strategic thinking and analytical problem-solving capabilities

· Exceptional communication skills with experience presenting to senior leadership

· High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

· Ability to translate complex data into compelling narratives and actionable recommendations

· Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) preferred

· Demonstrated ability to lead teams, influence without authority, and drive organizational alignment

· Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously


Education and Experience Requirements:

· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Operations, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field

· 5+ years of experience in operations strategy, management consulting, business transformation, or similar fields

· Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced environment


Licensing or Special Certification Requirements:

· Valid passport and driver’s license


Apply Today

If you're ready to drive transformation from the inside out and help shape the next chapter of a leading automotive supplier, we’d love to hear from you.


EEO Statement:

TI Automotive is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.