VP Integrated Solutions

Duravant; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Performance-based incentive plan

Equity Eligible

Paid time off + 10 paid holidays

Work/life/Wellness programs

Education & training programs

Career growth and cross-training opportunities

Job summary

Duravant is seeking a VP of Integrated Solutions to lead automation and material handling projects from their Downers Grove headquarters. This role involves strategic growth, managing large-scale projects, and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and extensive experience in leading teams and managing complex projects. The role includes competitive pay and benefits along with career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 15 years of technical/field experience including 10+ years leading large teams.
• Strong exposure to material handling equipment and automation systems.
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-site projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic roadmap for service offerings.
• Direct and manage complex projects ensuring timely and budget-friendly performance.
• Implement scalable processes across teams.

Skills

Leadership in large teams

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Automation systems

Material handling equipment

Job description

About Duravant

Duravant is a global engineered equipment company with an over 100-year operating history. Through our portfolio of operating companies, we deliver trusted end-to-end process solutions for customers and partners through engineering and integration expertise, project management and operational excellence. With worldwide sales distribution and service networks we provide immediate and lifetime aftermarket support to all the markets we serve in the food processing, packaging and material handling sectors. Duravant’s market-leading brands are synonymous with innovation, durability and reliability.

VP of Integrated Solutions, you will have the opportunity to lead and oversee the execution of large-scale customer automation and material handling projects. This is a high-impact leadership role with significant visibility across the organization‐ideal for an engineering-minded, customer-centric executive who thrives in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.

What You Will Do

• Lead Strategic Growth: Develop and execute the strategic roadmap for Duravant’s Integrated Solutions service offerings across the Americas.
• Oversee Large-Scale Projects: Direct and manage complex automation and material handling projects annually, ensuring on time and on budget performance.
• Standardize Processes: Implement consistent, scalable processes across engineering, installation and aftermarket service teams.
• Drive Data-Backed Decision Making: Apply data-driven decision-making through tracking and measurement of KPIs and reporting structures to measure performance and support continuous improvement.
• Champion Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Sales, Pricing, Installation, Engineering, Operations, and Finance to ensure coordinated execution and optimized customer outcomes.
• Build and Develop Teams: Recruit, mentor and lead a high-performing team across multiple operations groups, promoting accountability, innovation and customer focus.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or related discipline preferred)
• 15 years of technical/field experience, including 10+ years of leading large teams
• Strong exposure to material handling equipment, automation systems, and installation/commissioning environments
• Demonstrated experience working hands‐on in manufacturing, industrial equipment, or engineered-to-order environments
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi‐site projects
• Experience driving operational excellence, process standardization and customer satisfaction

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Performance-based incentive plan
• Equity Eligible
• Paid time off + 10 paid holidays
• Work/life/Wellness programs
• Education & training programs
• Career growth and cross-training opportunities

Additional Information

• This position will be based out of our Downers Grove, IL headquarters
• Domestic travel up to 15%
• Relocation is offered for this position
• Sponsorship is not offered for this position