Interim Director of Strategy & Transformation

Interim Director of Strategy & Transformation UK | International Manufacturing Group | Interim Executive Assignment Accelerated Growth | M&A Integration | Manufacturing Transformation An opportunity to make an immediate impact

Are you an experienced interim transformation leader with a track record of delivering complex change within manufacturing or industrial businesses?

We are partnering with an international manufacturing group entering a significant period of accelerated growth, acquisition and operational transformation.

As the business expands its capabilities and manufacturing footprint, it is seeking an experienced Interim Director of Strategy & Transformation to lead critical strategic and operational initiatives across the organisation.

Reporting directly to the regional Vice-President, this is a highly visible interim assignment with a broad mandate spanning strategy execution, acquisition integration, manufacturing transfers and operational performance.

The successful candidate will be someone who can hit the ground running, bring structure to complexity and deliver measurable results in an environment where established processes, infrastructure and resources may still be evolving.

This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference at a pivotal stage in the organisation's development.

The Assignment

The business is embarking on an ambitious growth agenda, supported by acquisitions, operational development and the evolution of its manufacturing footprint.

The Interim Director will play a central role in translating these ambitions into practical execution.

This is not a traditional corporate strategy assignment. The organisation requires a hands-on transformation leader who can operate effectively in a growing, entrepreneurial environment, establish the right level of governance and personally drive complex programmes through to completion.

Key priorities will include:

• Leading the integration of newly acquired businesses.
• Driving manufacturing transfers, production relocation and capability transfers between sites.
• Supporting the development and execution of the business's strategic Value Creation Plan.
• Establishing effective transformation governance, programme management and performance reporting.
• Driving operational improvements, productivity initiatives and manufacturing footprint optimisation.
• Building the processes, management disciplines and capabilities required to support accelerated growth.

The role will require someone who can balance strategic oversight with detailed execution, working closely with senior executives, functional leaders and manufacturing site teams.

Key Responsibilities M&A Integration & Business Transformation

• Lead the integration of newly acquired businesses across operational, commercial, financial and organisational work streams.
• Develop and execute structured integration plans, defining milestones, accountabilities, risks and performance measures.
• Coordinate cross-functional integration activity to ensure acquisitions are successfully incorporated into the wider group.
• Identify and deliver synergies, operational improvements and value creation opportunities.
• Establish appropriate integration governance and reporting to ensure progress, risks and outcomes are clearly understood.

Manufacturing Transfers & Operational Footprint

• Lead complex manufacturing transfer and relocation programmes across multiple sites.
• Coordinate the transfer of production activities, manufacturing capabilities, equipment and processes.
• Work closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Finance to ensure successful implementation.
• Manage operational dependencies, risks, timelines and stakeholder requirements.
• Ensure manufacturing transfers are delivered in a structured and…