Sr. Manufacturing Innovation Manager

Hexcel Corporation•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

Are you the kind of leader who sees a complex challenge and thinks, “Let’s build something better”? If driving large‑scale modernization, shaping the future of advanced manufacturing, and influencing global strategy energize you, Hexcel wants to meet you. We’re seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Innovation Manager to help lead our global factory modernization and footprint optimization efforts. You’ll report to the Vice President, Global Asset Strategy, ISC and play a key role in transforming how we operate worldwide. This role can be located at one of the following US locations – Salt Lake City, UT; Casa Grande, AZ; Burlington, WA, Kent, WA, Pottsville, PA or Decatur, AL.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in project management, including end-to-end oversight of cross-functional initiatives or minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in operations, with demonstrated success in process optimization and team leadership.
Proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall) and tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira) and program management.
Experience automating complex manufacturing processes and implementing smart factory projects.
Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving change within an organization.
Proven experience managing large scale change management principles and practices.
Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues, analyze data, and implement effective solutions.
Must be willing to travel up to 50%.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
PMP or similar certification is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic guidance and mentorship to Project Managers across functions, ensuring alignment of individual projects with program goals and overall business strategy.
Champion the adoption of smart factory technologies, ensuring new process technology development benefits from the latest automation and digitization capabilities.
Coordinate cross-project activities, manage interdependencies, and facilitate collaboration among different project teams.
Develop and implement program management methodologies, policies, and procedures to optimize efficiency and maintain quality standards.
Establish and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and success criteria to assess overall program effectiveness.
Manage the program budget, allocate resources effectively across projects, and ensure adherence to financial guidelines.
Communicate program status, risks, and opportunities to stakeholders at various levels, including senior leadership and external partners.
Ensure adherence to global framework, standard processes, governance and catalog of services.
Ensure business impacts and project timelines are properly managed and communicated.
Develop reports, analytics, and assessment tools to evaluate performance and possible new improvement opportunities.
Lead organizational change management initiatives, assessing downstream impacts and implementing effective solutions.