The Business Development Manager II **is responsible for leading and executing a portfolio**of cross-functional initiatives that support the company’s manufacturing **footprint strategy** and **long-term business objectives**. This role translates strategic intent into disciplined, value-driven programs, ensuring effective project execution, stakeholder alignment, risk mitigation, and measurable operational and financial outcomes across general operations. This rol is responsible for leading regional (Americas / Global) footprint consolidation process optimization.
**Responsibilities Summary**:
- Oversee strategic footprint business initiatives from definition through successful execution under the guidance of senior leadership
- Build and lead a high caliber Project Management team that can deliver sustaining projects aligned with enhancing business unit operating income and strategic goal attainment
- Manage a complex portfolio of strategic initiatives including: footprint consolidation, localization, tariff risk mitigation, capacity expansion and inorganic operations integration
- Develop strategic intent into robust projects consisting of a clear scope/statement of work, recruit/manage cross functional teams aligned with goal attainment, decompose strategic expectations into manageable work packages, drive task ownership/accomplishment through influence rather than direct line reporting and manage communication through project member/stakeholders
- Create and maintain cross-functional relationships to enable leadership success
- Lead portfolio of projects to drive completion of tasks, work through bottlenecks, assess risks and raise issues to leadership
- Communicate with executive in decision-making, program management, and initiative implementation




- Determine and document correct standardized methods/processes/report tools/governance approach for the footprint activities
- Improve current processes and coordinate organizational procedures for optimized efficiency and productivity
- Follow the stage gate process and ensure all gate documents are prepared and submitted for approval.
- Establish the tools and frameworks so that projects team can manage for optimal return on investment and budget for projects are accountable for delivering against established business/project goals
- Track lessons learned and manage best practices.
- Conduct closeout meetings and post-closures reviews.
- Assume day-to-day responsibility for projects and tasks
**Skills & Attributes**
- Strong business acumen and proven strategic leadership skills
- Proven experience in migrations, integrations, and closures
- “Big picture” thinker with a high degree of organizational skill and a team-focused leadership approach
- Proven expertise in leading change and process improvement
- Strong multitasking, prioritization, verbal and written communication, and presentation skills.
- Outstanding interpersonal relationship skills with the ability to work with high-level executives and manufacturing operators alike
- Must possess managerial courage, organizational agility
- Ability to effectively interact, influence,



collaborate and negotiate on tactical and strategic issues with all levels of management and adjust to situations that involve conflicting goals.
- Ability to effectively empower others and delegate
- Strong leadership skills to manage teams in multiple locations.
- Strong analytical ability and problem solving to mobilize teams to achieve business outcomes.
**Job Requirements**
- Minimum of 7 years of **progressive experience in operations and/or manufacturing environments**, with increasing levels of responsibility.
- Proven experience leading complex, **cross‑functional strategic initiatives**, such as:
- Manufacturing **site migrations and transfers**:
- Facility consolidations and closures
- Capacity expansion and localization initiatives
- Integration of inorganic operations (e.g., M&A-driven; integrations)
- Multi-site manufacturing environments
- Experience managing a **portfolio of strategic programs or projects**, rather than single, isolated initiatives.
- Program and project Leadership
- **PMP or equivalent project management certification** preferred.
- Proven ability to **lead and influence cross‑functional teams without direct reporting authority**.
- Strong working knowledge of **Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement methodologies**.
Location: Mexico.
LI-Remote
Travel: Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to ~30%
**Competencies**
SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)**Job Locations**:
**Posting City**:HERMOSILLO SONORA
**Job Country**:Mexico
**Travel Required**:25% to 50%
**Requisition ID**:
**Workplace Type**:Remote
**External Careers Page**:Strategy, Business Development & M&A;

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