Strategic Operations & Growth Leader

Locke Solutions; Alvarado (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Locke Solutions, a Best Places to Work winner and Aggie 100 honoree, is a premier provider of custom precast concrete solutions. Led by a two-time Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year finalist, we've been recognized as Houston's #1 Fastest Growing Company.

As we continue through an exciting growth period, we remain focused on making our customers' lives easier and our employees' lives better. The Business Operations Strategy Manager will drive high-impact initiatives, partnering with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Operations Management, Business, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, engineering, industrial construction, operations, or related industry.
• Demonstrated success leading capital projects, facility expansions, operational planning, or strategic business initiatives.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, engineering principles, industrial processes, and capital investment planning.
• Proven ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives through influence rather than direct authority.
• Experience building strong customer relationships and supporting technically complex projects.
• Strong financial and business acumen with experience evaluating operational investments and opportunities.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, strategic thinking, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple high-impact initiatives in a fast-paced growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-priority strategic initiatives identified by executive leadership.
• Build alignment across Operations, Engineering, Sales, Business Excellence, and other departments to ensure successful project execution.
• Develop project plans, milestones, budgets, risk assessments, and executive status updates.
• Remove obstacles and facilitate collaboration to keep initiatives moving forward.
• Monitor project outcomes and ensure initiatives deliver measurable business results.
• Recommend future strategic initiatives that improve organizational capability and support continued company growth.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Relationship-building

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Operations Management/Business

Job description

Locke Solutions, a Best Places to Work winner and Aggie 100 honoree, is a premier provider of custom precast concrete solutions. Led by a two-time Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year finalist, we've been recognized as Houston's #1 Fastest Growing Company.

As we continue through an exciting growth period, we remain focused on making our customers' lives easier and our employees' lives better. The Business Operations Strategy Manager will drive high-impact initiatives, partnering with