Remote Commercial Excellence Manager—Installation Programs

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 125,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work opportunity

Travel reimbursement

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability coverage

401K retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Manager, Commercial Excellence-Installation Programs to join our team in the Manufacturing & Automotive space. The role focuses on driving commercial and financial performance across installation-related programs, optimizing budgets, protecting margins, and ensuring timely execution.

You will partner with operations, procurement and leadership to improve governance, strengthen contract outcomes and align milestones with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years in related roles, including at least 3 years in management.
• Experience in commercial management, procurement, finance, or related disciplines, with leadership of cross-functional teams.
• Proven track record in negotiating and managing large-scale Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and complex contracts.
• Strong financial acumen with expertise in pricing strategies and financial forecasting.
• Deep understanding of contractual risk management and compliance requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and contract lifecycle management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial optimization initiatives for the installation budget portfolio, focusing on cost reduction and schedule acceleration.
• Implement financial protection mechanisms to mitigate risks from inflation and market shifts.
• Establish budget baselines, monitor variances, and drive corrective measures to maintain profitability.
• Negotiate and maximize contract incentives and performance bonuses.
• Define and report on key performance indicators and compliance metrics.
• Ensure operational milestones are met before contractual obligations are approved.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance governance and program performance.

Skills

Financial acumen

Contract negotiation

Cross-functional leadership

MSA management

Pricing strategies

Forecasting

Excel (Advanced)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Economics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Contract lifecycle management systems

Job description

Ladders is seeking a Manager, Commercial Excellence-Installation Programs to join our team in the Manufacturing & Automotive space. The role focuses on driving commercial and financial performance across installation-related programs, optimizing budgets, protecting margins, and ensuring timely execution.

You will partner with operations, procurement and leadership to improve governance, strengthen contract outcomes and align milestones with business objectives.