Does shaping the future excite you? Are you inspired by blending your passions and career? At Slalom, we are driven by diversity of thought, curiosity, and authenticity. We recognize that no two journeys are the same. Whether you embody all these qualities or you are energized by loving your work and life, we want to hear from you!

Who You’ll Work With 

Our purpose is to help people and organizations dream bigger, move faster, and build better tomorrows for all— this guides everything we do.

Our Global Manufacturing industry team is looking for an Industry Director to lead and drive priority strategic initiatives for the industry. This person will apply industry knowledge and broad business expertise to strategize, plan, organize, and direct key programs for Manufacturing industry at Slalom, managing cross-functional stakeholders across the organization. This role will partner closely with our Global Manufacturing Lead to establish and oversee our go-to-market approach for the industry – from sales to marketing, solutions, communities, and more.

This is a role with one of Slalom’s global teams – we are open to hiring in many locations.  We are open to candidates at the Senior Manager or Director level.

What You’ll Do 

Strategic Initiatives & Leadership Alignment

Partner with the Industry Lead and leadership team to develop the industry vision and strategy, supporting 47+ markets across the company
Coordinate and manage executive steering committee of key industry leaders across Slalom to align goals and priority initiatives.
Develop and shape go-to-market (GTM) activities in alignment with industry strategy, including account activation, marketing, solutions, thought leadership, partnerships, communities.
Drive and guide research and point of view development on industry disrupting trends, capabilities, and solutions.
Own the industry strategic initiatives and oversee execution, effectively influencing and collaborating across all of Slalom and with partners.
Review and help drive industry involvement in strategic accounts, deals, and pursuits.
Work with marketing to coordinate industry event presence and speaking engagements.
Coordinate industry approach with our alliance partners.

Team Enablement & Business Operations Management

Act as a voice of the Manufacturing Industry Lead to help direct, guide, and manage a high-performing team.
Inform operating model and ways of working to drive collaboration amongst markets, global teams, and within industry team.
Own and lead key meetings, communications, and general rhythm of business.
Track to operational reporting and industry financial metrics.
Manage best-of industry materials and offerings.
Coordinate with other Industry Directors to share and scale best practices.

What You’ll Bring

5+ years experience in the manufacturing industry, 10+ years preferred
A superstar at navigating ambiguity/white space and drive to dig in – ability to get “stuff” done quickly and efficiently
Blend of a strong strategic and operational mindset, with the ability to see the big picture and outline key outcomes
An understanding of our business, our organizational structure, the underlying incentives and drivers
A positive attitude and approach to solving difficult problems
Exceptionally organized and detailed-orientated; a passion for creating order out of chaos
Ability to understand our business (numbers & operations) and prioritize efforts and resources for maximum impact
Ability to build effective working relationships across the entire organization
The ability to influence without authority with a reputation for getting things done effectively
Superb people management skills and ability to interact with peers, senior executives, cross-functional stakeholders
Ability to anticipate downstream implications and mitigate challenges and risks

About Us

Slalom is a fiercely human business and technology consulting company that leads with outcomes to bring more value, in all ways, always. From strategy through delivery, our agile teams across 52 offices in 12 countries collaborate with clients to bring powerful customer experiences, innovative ways of working, and new products and services to life. We are trusted by leaders across the Global 1000, many successful enterprise and mid-market companies, and 500+ public sector organizations to improve operations, drive growth, and create value. At Slalom, we believe that together, we can move faster, dream bigger, and build better tomorrows for all.

Compensation And Benefits

Slalom is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For this position, the base salary pay range for Senior Manager $110,000 - $185,000 and the base salary range for Director is $145,000 - $230,000. In addition, this position is eligible for variable pay through an annual bonus compensation plan. These plans are based on achievement against sales targets and/or business objectives. Actual compensation will depend upon an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.

Slalom prides itself on helping team members thrive in their work and life. As a result, Slalom is proud to invest in benefits that include meaningful time off and paid holidays, parental leave, 401(k) with a match, a range of choices for highly subsidized health, dental, & vision coverage, adoption and fertility assistance, and short/long-term disability. We also offer additional benefits such as a yearly $350 reimbursement account for any well-being related expenses as well as discounted home, auto, and pet insurance.

EEO and Accommodations

Slalom is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Slalom will also consider qualified applications with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Slalom welcomes and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of the selection process. Please advise the talent acquisition team if you require accommodations during the interview process.

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