Director, Global Strategic Projects

ADP; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP in Plymouth, MI seeks a Director, Special Projects to lead strategic initiatives across North America, Mexico, and international teams, including Japan. Based in Plymouth with extended stays in Baja California, you will drive planning, execution, and organizational development to support growth.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, prepare executive-level reports, analyze performance metrics, and identify process improvements and opportunities for capital investments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Business Administration or Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of senior management experience in manufacturing industries (automotive components, electronics, machinery).
• Business-level proficiency in Japanese and English; strong cross-border communication.
• Proven ability to lead strategic, cross-functional initiatives and international teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic projects supporting growth across North America and Mexico.
• Develop and execute initiatives to drive revenue, efficiency, and expansion.
• Lead cross-functional, multicultural teams to meet milestones and goals.
• Identify and implement operational improvements in manufacturing facilities.
• Support investment planning, profitability analysis, budgeting, and long-term planning.
• Coordinate with Japan HQ and North American/Mexican operations on priorities.
• Prepare executive-level reports and business recommendations for leadership.
• Analyze performance metrics to support decision-making.
• Improve processes, management systems, and organizational effectiveness.
• Coordinate activities to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Foster communication across regions and functions for collaboration.
• Lead special projects as assigned by the President or SVP.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team building

Cross-cultural

Strategic thinking

Project management

Global operations

Financial analysis

International experience

Japanese language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

ADP in Plymouth, MI seeks a Director, Special Projects to lead strategic initiatives across North America, Mexico, and international teams, including Japan. Based in Plymouth with extended stays in Baja California, you will drive planning, execution, and organizational development to support growth.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, prepare executive-level reports, analyze performance metrics, and identify process improvements and opportunities for capital investments.