Vice President Strategic Transformation, MSS

IDEX Corporation•Northbrook, IL

23h•$221,800 - $332,600•Hybrid

About The Position

The Vice President of Strategic Transformation will lead transformational initiatives for MSS focused on operational efficiencies, scaling for growth, and more effective collaboration. This role is pivotal in driving strategic transformation and operational excellence strategy across MSS international businesses. The primary goals of the role include owning the end-to-end delivery of the global footprint transformation program, overseeing simplification efforts, managing facility development, equipment transfers, and capital investments. The role involves translating MSS strategic plans into sequenced, 8020 focused, executable programs with detailed timelines, dependencies, risk assessment frameworks, costed CAPEX plans, and milestones. Key program objectives include revenue growth from $400M to $780M, on-time project delivery, and production continuity. The VP will lead cross-functional teams and partner with HR to ensure talent retention and smooth organizational transitions during multi-phase projects. This role leads a team of two regional project directors responsible for delivering projects in-region at site level.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management or other related field required.
15+ years of experience in Global operations / manufacturing leadership.
15+ years of experience in Large-scale transformation programmes executed in manufacturing and technology organisations.
Proven track record of Multi-site consolidation, ramp programmes and start-ups.
Proven track record of Capital-intensive expansion initiatives with significant customer impact.
Proven track record of Leading complex global PMOs.
Strong programme leadership & execution discipline.
Deep expertise in Managing and leading manufacturing operations.
Deep expertise in Manufacturing scale-up, facility development, equipment transfer and industrialisation.
Ability to operate across Strategy → execution.
Ability to operate across Commercial → operations interface including direct to customer.
Strong collaboration and communications skills: Has an ability to work with and influence individuals at all levels, internally and externally; someone who can effectively communicate the vision, message, and rationale.
Strategic Thinking and Agility: Sees the big picture, makes connections, and creates strategies to achieve the competitive advantage; Plays chess vs. checkers; Can see the possibilities, defines the map to get there, and translates actions into meaningful value.
Business Acumen: exceptional analytical skills and ability to tie back to business and strategy.
Critical Thinking and Decision Making: Demonstrated capacity for independent thought and critical thinking.
Sound judgment guides calculated risks for long-term value creation. Makes decisions with facts/data and conviction.
Drive for Results: A self-starter who can manage multiple projects and activities end to end. Has the capability and willingness to “roll-up” their sleeves to achieve results; will do so in a persistent and resilient way to work through obstacles.
Ambiguity Tolerance: High tolerance for ambiguity and able to navigate in the grey. Can make forward progress without having the whole picture. Ability to work in an ambiguous role, defining the framework where it might not currently exist with the ability to learn and iterate over time.
Strong team player. Lives the IDEX Values of Trust, Team, and Excellence.

Nice To Haves

A Master’s Degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end delivery of the global footprint transformation program.
Oversee the simplification effort, managing facility development, equipment transfers, and capital investments.
Translate MSS strategic plans into sequenced, 8020 focused, executable programs (multi-phase, multi-region) with detailed timelines, dependencies, risk assessment frameworks, costed CAPEX plans and milestones to track project delivery.
Accountable for key program objectives and deliverables indicators including revenue growth from $400M to $780M, on-time project delivery, and production continuity.
Leads cross-functional teams and partners with HR to ensure talent retention and smooth organizational transitions during multi-phase projects.
Lead a team of (2) regional project directors (EU and NA) responsible for delivering projects in-region at site level.
Lead planning and execution of operations simplification, brownfield expansions (including planning a future Singapore option), new capacity build-outs aligned to demand growth not already included in local, site plans, and necessary equipment transfer, installation, and qualification programmes following 8020 priorities.
With VP Operations & Site leadership, oversee facility design, layout optimization, and ramp readiness to position transformed sites as scaled technology and production centers.
Ensure minimal disruption to customer delivery and revenue continuity.
With VP Global Operations, develop and deploy MSS standardized playbooks for new equipment onboarding, production ramp/de-ramp planning/scheduling, and capability transfer between sites.
Partner with HR and Operations leadership in development of site-level staffing and talent transition plans that support onboarding, redeployment, and retention of critical capabilities, and ensure organizational readiness during transitions through Leadership continuity, Skills transfer processes and Change management execution.
Select, appoint, and thereafter directly lead (2) regional project directors responsible for the detailed day-to-day execution.
Lead all engagement with statutory bodies and IDEX corporate functions to ensure consistent execution standards across regions while adapting to regulatory environments, trade & compliance processes, and in conjunction with HR, adherence to any all labour consultation obligations.
Manage all Core interfaces, essential for execution success: VP Global Operations & Site Leadership teams, HR Leadership, Finance, Go To Market Teams, IDEX Corporate functions – Legal, Compliance et.