Strategic Projects Leader: Cross-Functional Impact

IDEX Corporation; Middleborough (MA); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement savings program with

PTO

Job summary

IDEX Corporation in Middleboro, MA, is seeking a Strategic Project Manager to lead cross-functional initiatives spanning operations, supply chain, and continuous improvement. You will drive charters, roadmaps, and governance, partnering with site leaders to deliver measurable business impact.

The role requires strong project discipline, business acumen, and change leadership, with extensive stakeholder engagement and data-driven decision making. Hybrid onsite work and travel are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project management, operational excellence, continuous improvement, strategic planning, consulting, or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale cross-functional projects with measurable business impact.
• Strong analytical, facilitation, project leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication abilities.
• Experience influencing stakeholders across multiple functions and organizational levels.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and project management tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, cross-functional strategic initiatives that support MPT operational and business objectives.
• Partner with executive sponsors and functional leaders to define project vision, scope, objectives, and expected outcomes.
• Develop project charters, business cases, success metrics, timelines, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable project plans and execution roadmaps.
• Facilitate executive-sponsored programs and ensure achievement of intended business outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational performance (i.e., productivity, customer experience, quality, and cost competitiveness).
• Drive initiatives focused on organizational effectiveness (i.e. automation, process optimization, digital transformation, operational excellence).

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Project Leadership

Change Management

Stakeholder Management

Business & Financial Acumen

Continuous Improvement

Data Analytics

Process Optimization

Executive Communication

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Risk Management

Results Orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Project management tools

Job description

IDEX Corporation in Middleboro, MA, is seeking a Strategic Project Manager to lead cross-functional initiatives spanning operations, supply chain, and continuous improvement. You will drive charters, roadmaps, and governance, partnering with site leaders to deliver measurable business impact.

The role requires strong project discipline, business acumen, and change leadership, with extensive stakeholder engagement and data-driven decision making. Hybrid onsite work and travel are expected.