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.
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.