Manager, Strategic Initiatives

Who Are We? FDH Aero is a trusted global supply chain partner for aerospace and defense companies, providing end-to-end supply chain solutions for OEM and aftermarket customers. With more than 55+ years of experience and operations in 14 countries, we bring expertise across Commercial, Defense, Space, Business Aviation and Cargo through our specialized business divisions, Electronics, Hardware, Commercial Aftermarket, and Defense Aftermarket. For more information, please visit the FDH Aero website. Why Work Here? Fast-paced & Impactful Work – Every decision helps keep aircraft flying and missions moving Driven Team & Culture – Supportive, driven colleagues who support you every step of the way High-Growth Opportunities – We invest in your success with training and development Competitive Benefits Package – Includes medical, dental, vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 401k matching, wellness activities and more At FDH Aero, we understand that the strength of our brand comes from our people, and our culture empowers every team member to contribute and grow. As a global team, our culture is rooted in five (5) core values that begin with the words “We are” and include: service-first, respectful, amplifiers, open-minded and accountable. We Are Looking For The Manager, Strategic Initiatives is responsible for leading high-impact, cross-functional initiatives that drive commercial effectiveness, business operational excellence, and scalable growth across FDH Electronics. This role partners closely with functional leaders to translate strategic priorities into executable initiatives that enhance customer experience, process efficiency, and overall company performance. This role operates at both a strategic and executional level – identifying opportunities, designing scalable solutions, and ensuring initiatives are fully implemented and sustained. Through structured, data-driven execution, the Manager, Strategic Initiatives strengthens commercial infrastructure, improves cross-functional alignment, and enables profitable, customer-focused growth. What You’ll Do As a Manager, Strategic Initiatives, you will be responsible for: Strategic Initiative Partnership

• Translate business priorities into structured initiative roadmaps with defined milestones, accountability, and measurable outcomes
• Align initiatives with FDH Electronics’ growth strategy, customer commitments, and commercial performance objectives

Commercial Process & Execution Optimization

• Assess end-to-end commercial processes to identify inefficiencies, risk points, and performance barriers that limit revenue execution, margin protection, and customer responsiveness
• Identify root causes of performance gaps and design scalable future-state solutions
• Standardize and institutionalize processes, controls, and best practices to drive consistency and transparency across the organization

Data-Driven Performance Enablement

• Establish performance frameworks and dashboards to track initiative progress and business impact
• Leverage data analytics to inform prioritization, identify risk areas, and support fact-based decision-making
• Drive improvements that protect revenue, enhance margin integrity, and strengthen customer responsiveness

Cross-Functional Leadership & Change Management

• Partner with Sales, Finance, IT, Supply Chain, HR, Quality, and Operations to lead cross-functional initiative execution
• Facilitate alignment across stakeholders and ensure clarity of ownership and accountability
• Lead structured change management efforts to ensure adoption and sustainability

Implementation & Governance

• Oversee initiative execution from concept through operationalization
• Translate initiative designs into clear documentation, role clarity, and embedded workflows
• Establish governance mechanisms to ensure sustained performance and prevent regression

Continuous Improvement Capability

• Champion a culture of structured problem-solving and operational discipline within the Commercial organization
• Facilitate value stream mapping and improvement workshops when applicable
• Embed scalable management routines that support long-term performance excellence

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, or a related field required
• 5+ years of experience in strategic initiatives, commercial operations, process optimization, or related environment
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional initiatives with measurable business impact
• Experience in electronics distribution, manufacturing, or similar B2B environment preferred
• Strong proficiency with CRM, ERP, data analytics, and reporting tools (Excel, BI tools, etc.)
• Strategic thinker who translates business priorities into executable, results-driven initiatives
• Strong commercial acumen with understanding of revenue drivers, pricing governance, and customer lifecycle management
• Applies structured problem-solving methodologies to drive measurable impact
• Influences and leads change across cross-functional teams
• Data-driven decision-maker with strong analytical capability
• Manages multiple initiatives simultaneously with disciplined prioritization
• Communicates clearly, drives alignment, and ensures accountability
• Results-oriented with strong follow-through and sustainability focus

Special Requirements:

• U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.
• ITAR Requirement
• 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A “U.S. person” according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee. See 22 CFR Job Type: Full Time Schedule: Willingness and ability to travel up to 40% FDH Aero is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job