Senior Director, Commercialization & Mobility Partnerships

New Lab; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Newlab in Detroit seeks a Sr. Director, Commercialization to oversee hands-on execution and partner management across mobility, manufacturing, and industrial programs.

You will lead matrixed teams and manage government and industry relationships to create commercialization pathways for global startups. You will drive program delivery, scale partnerships, and ensure revenue growth while maintaining quality and delivering strong P&L stewardship.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience leading complex program delivery and client management in manufacturing, industrials, or deep tech ecosystems.
• Management consulting background preferred; STEM background helpful.
• Proven track record managing multi-stakeholder programs involving government entities, corporate sponsors, and startups.
• Experience leading cross-functional, distributed teams in a matrixed environment.
• Strong financial literacy with direct experience managing project P&Ls, scoping and resourcing.
• Outstanding communication, executive presence, and senior partner management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead mobility, manufacturing and industrial programs; oversee partnerships and delivery.
• Expand mobility and industrial programs with government and corporate partners.
• Drive commercialization outcomes including pilots and regional job growth.
• Drive program revenue growth by expanding scope and deepening partner engagement.
• Maintain quality control and ensure partner satisfaction and deliverable standards.
• Oversee program P&Ls, staffing models, and resource allocation.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement system/workflow improvements.
• Collaborate with Detroit MD, CSO, and Global Head of Business to engage partners.

Skills

Program Delivery

Client Management

Cross-functional Leadership

Innovation Execution

Financial Literacy

Executive Communication

Stakeholder Management

Bonus Eligibility

Education

STEM degree preferred

Job description

Newlab in Detroit seeks a Sr. Director, Commercialization to oversee hands-on execution and partner management across mobility, manufacturing, and industrial programs.

You will lead matrixed teams and manage government and industry relationships to create commercialization pathways for global startups. You will drive program delivery, scale partnerships, and ensure revenue growth while maintaining quality and delivering strong P&L stewardship.