Vice President

Nidec Motor Corporation•Wixom, MI

About The Position

The Vice President, Administration is a senior management role responsible for administrative strategy, shared‑services leadership, and operational governance. This role oversees core administrative functions—such as Facilities, Real Estate, Corporate Services, Workplace Services, Travel & Expense, Fleet, Security, Records Management, and other designated shared services—ensuring efficient, compliant, and scalable operations that support business performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations, Facilities Management, or related field required
Typically 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in administration, shared services, operations, or corporate services
Demonstrated success leading large, complex administrative or shared‑services organizations
Strong executive leadership and organizational management capability
Broad understanding of administrative operations, facilities, and shared services
Proven ability to drive efficiency, cost discipline, and service quality
Strong risk management, governance, and compliance acumen
Ability to influence senior executives and lead cross‑functional initiatives
Excellent executive communication and stakeholder‑management skills
High integrity, judgment, and enterprise mindset

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or MBA preferred

Responsibilities

Define and execute the enterprise administrative and shared‑services strategy
Establish governance models, policies, and standards for administrative functions
Ensure administrative services align with enterprise priorities, growth, and cost objectives
Oversee core administrative functions such as facilities, workplace services, real estate, travel, security, fleet, records, and corporate services (as applicable)
Ensure reliable, high‑quality service delivery across locations and business units
Drive consistency, scalability, and service excellence
Lead enterprise administrative budgeting, forecasting, and cost‑control efforts
Identify opportunities for cost optimization, vendor consolidation, and process efficiency
Ensure disciplined resource allocation and return on administrative investments
Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, environmental, and corporate requirements
Oversee risk identification and mitigation related to facilities, security, and operations
Champion safe, compliant, and resilient administrative operations
Provide executive oversight of key administrative vendors and service providers
Lead sourcing, contract negotiation, and performance governance (as delegated)
Ensure vendors meet service, cost, and compliance expectations
Lead, develop, and mentor senior administrative leaders and managers
Build a strong, diverse administrative leadership pipeline with clear succession plans
Establish performance expectations, accountability, and professional standards
Partner with Finance, HR, IT, Legal, Supply Chain, and business leaders
Support enterprise initiatives such as expansions, restructurizations, relocations, and transformations
Provide executive‑level insight on administrative impacts and trade‑offs
Lead modernization of administrative processes, tools, and service delivery models
Drive standardization, automation, and digital enablement where appropriate
Support enterprise transformation initiatives impacting administrative services
Support an effective, safe, and productive workplace environment
Ensure administrative services contribute positively to employee experience and engagement
Balance service quality with cost and efficiency objectives