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Manager Strategic Initiatives

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Byrnes & Rupkey, Inc.

Champaign, IL (In Person)

$185,000 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 3 days ago (Updated 2 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/23/2026

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Job Description

Manager Strategic Initiatives
LOCATION
Champaign, IL No Remote TYPE Direct Hire SALARY $175,000•$195,000 / yr ID MI130-2755507 POSTED Jun 14, 2026 Manager Strategic Business Initiatives Urbana-Champaign Area (On-site)
Background:
Manufacturing Required $175k•195k +bonus potential Partner directly with the CEO to accelerate commercial growth, product commercialization, and enterprise initiatives. Ideal for a manufacturing, product, engineering, or program leader ready for broader enterprise responsibility. Looking to advance to a Director level role•Here it is! "Director Strategic Projects" Growing U.S. manufacturer seeking a high-impact leader to drive strategic initiatives across commercial execution, go-to-market strategy, sales effectiveness, channel development, AI-enabled business tools, and new product commercialization. This is not a traditional project management role. Looking for someone who enjoys building, influencing, and driving results across Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Operations, and Product teams.
Ideal Background:
✔ 10-20 years of progressive experience ✔ Commercial strategy, business transformation, product commercialization, sales operations, or growth initiatives ✔ Experience leading cross-functional initiatives without direct authority ✔ Manufacturing, industrial technology, electronics, or engineered products experience preferred ✔ Comfortable working directly with executive leadership Why Consider It?  Direct CEO exposure  Visible impact on company growth  Broad enterprise responsibility  Opportunity to help shape future strategy and execution  Future leadership growth potential
Location:
Central Illinois•2 hours South of Chicago Permanent US work authorization required