VP Transformation

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise transformation initiatives focused on operational excellence, business process optimization, and organizational effectiveness.
• Develop and execute the company's transformation strategy aligned with corporate growth objectives.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Operational Excellence, and Continuous Improvement initiatives across engineering, operations, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain.
• Establish governance, KPIs, and executive dashboards to measure transformation progress and business performance.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives that improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Customer Satisfaction (SQDC).
• Improve enterprise program execution through standardized Program Management Office (PMO) processes, risk management, resource planning, and portfolio governance.
• Drive New Product Introduction (NPI), manufacturing readiness, production ramp, and operational readiness initiatives.
• Partner with engineering, operations, and quality leadership to improve manufacturability, capacity planning, production flow, and operational efficiency.
• Lead Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen events, process optimization, and waste reduction initiatives across multiple facilities.
• Improve business processes utilizing Lean tools, Six Sigma methodologies, statistical analysis, and data-driven decision making.
• Develop enterprise change management strategies that improve organizational adoption and execution.
• Support strategic initiatives including facility expansions, manufacturing transfers, acquisitions, systems implementation, and organizational integration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Business, or related technical discipline required; Master's degree preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience within aerospace & defense or highly engineered manufacturing environments.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt.
• Executive leadership experience in Transformation, Operational Excellence, Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, or Operations.
• Demonstrated success leading enterprise-wide transformation initiatives across multiple business functions.
• Strong background in Program Management, PMO leadership, portfolio management, and cross-functional execution.
• Extensive knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Operational Excellence, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Experience improving operational performance through KPI development, business analytics, Value Stream Mapping, process capability improvement, and executive performance management.
• Proven ability to influence executive leadership and successfully lead organizational change.
• Excellent communication, executive presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or Operations Management.
• PMP Certification.
• Experience within Private Equity-backed or high-growth manufacturing organizations.
• Experience leading enterprise ERP, MES, or digital manufacturing transformation initiatives.

About the Role

This executive leadership role will drive measurable improvements across engineering, program management, operations, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain while developing scalable processes that support continued growth. The ideal candidate combines deep aerospace program management experience with a proven track record leading enterprise transformation, Lean initiatives, and operational excellence across complex manufacturing organizations. This individual will partner closely with executive leadership to improve execution, strengthen organizational alignment, and accelerate business performance.