Business Operations and Transformation Manager

Position: Business Operations and Transformation Manager  

At Nexteer, our strength lies in the diversity of our team—each member contributing unique backgrounds, experiences, and aspirations. We believe this diversity fuels our innovation, broadens our perspectives, and propels our collective growth.

For over a century, we’ve been innovators in the automotive industry.  Our vision is clear - we are a global leading motion control technology company accelerating mobility to be safe, green and exciting. Our unwavering commitment to Quality, Collaboration, Integrity, and Accountability guides us as we solve motion control challenges for our global customers. If you’re ready to join a dynamic team that drives change and makes a difference, Nexteer welcomes you! 

About the Role:

The Business Operations and Transformation Manager will serve as a strategic partner to Nexteer’s VP of Engineering, enabling the effective execution of strategic priorities and driving operational excellence across the Engineering organization. This role demands a blend of strategic foresight, senior-level influence, cross-functional coordination, and transformational leadership. The ideal candidate will leverage their extensive background in project management, reporting, and program development to enhance strategic capabilities and drive impactful initiatives.

This critical role will act as a force multiplier, enhancing the VP of Engineering’s effectiveness by managing priorities, streamlining communications, overseeing special projects, and ensuring strategic initiatives are executed flawlessly. This is a unique opportunity to gain invaluable insight into the leadership of a major automotive technology company while playing a pivotal role in its continued success.

Key Responsibilities

As a Business Operations and Transformation Manager, you will be responsible to:

• Strategic Advisory & Execution: 

• Act as a trusted strategic advisor and thought partner to the VP of Engineering, facilitating decision-making and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. 

• Translate strategic objectives into actionable plans and drive their execution, particularly for initiatives related to Agile Transformation and Organizational Development. 

• Prepare briefings, presentations, and reports for executive leadership, board members, and external stakeholders on strategic initiatives and performance. 

• Operational Excellence & Program Management: 

• Oversee and manage critical cross-functional projects and initiatives from conception through completion, ensuring timely delivery and effective resource allocation. 

• Streamline internal operations, communication flows, and decision-making processes to enhance overall organizational efficiency. 

• Leverage expertise in program management to ensure successful rollout and integration of new policies, technologies, and strategic programs, drawing on experience from large-scale spin-offs and new program launches. 

• Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration: 

• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among executive leaders, department heads, and external partners 

• Represent the VP of Engineering in key meetings, both internal and external, demonstrating deep understanding of company strategy and values. 

• Performance Monitoring & Reporting: 

• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for strategic initiatives, including those related to operational efficiency. 

• Lead or support the preparation of comprehensive reports and other required disclosures, ensuring accuracy and alignment with corporate standards. 

• Identify potential risks (e.g., budgetary, environmental, operational) within the operation and proactively develop mitigation strategies.  

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10+ years of progressive experience in strategic roles, with a significant portion dedicated to program management, supply chain, quality, or similar fields. 

• Proven track record in designing, implementing, and managing complex programs (e.g., organizational spin-offs). 

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse internal teams (Finance, HR, Legal, Operations) external partners (suppliers, customers, associations) and international Tech Centers. 

• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and present clear recommendations. 

• Demonstrated ability in the use of AI for enhanced productivity and execution. 

• Superior written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels. 

• A strategic thinker with a strong operational mindset, capable of balancing big-picture vision with hands-on execution. 

• Experience in a global organization or within the automotive or technology industries is highly desirable. 

Education Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Engineering or related field

• Masters Degree preferred

Nexteer is an Equal Opportunity Employer Disabled/Minorities/Veterans/Women

Nexteer is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employees to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States.

Accessibility for Applicants with Disabilities: If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please email careers@nexteer.com. Please provide your contact information and details about the posted position of interest. Only inquiries regarding assistance for those who need an accommodation with the online application process due to a disability will be returned.

About Nexteer

Nexteer Automotive is a global leader in advanced steering and motion control systems, enabling intuitive, safe, and comfortable mobility for drivers around the world. Our innovative product portfolio includes Electric Power Steering (EPS), Steer-by-Wire™, Driveline, and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) technologies that support electrification, software-defined vehicles, and autonomous driving.

With approximately 13,000 employees and operations in more than 20 manufacturing plants and multiple technical centers globally, Nexteer partners with nearly every major global and regional automotive manufacturer.

Employment Agencies 

Employment agencies are an important component of our talent acquisition strategy, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Nexteer Automotive or directly to hiring managers in any form without a signed Nexteer Automotive Agency Agreement on file, and search engagement for that position, will be deemed unsolicited in nature, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Additionally, any resume submitted without a contract in place will be considered Nexteer Automotive property and no fees will be paid to the agency if the candidate is hired. 

Please note, agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by a member of Nexteer’s Human Resources team.  No other Nexteer employee is authorized to bind Nexteer to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by an agency.