Sr. Director, Commercialization

Detroit . Posted 2 months ago

The role

The Sr. Director, Commercialization will oversee the execution and partner management of flagship programs focused on mobility, manufacturing, and industrial partnerships. This role drives program delivery, leads matrixed teams, and manages government and industry relationships to create commercialization pathways for global startups.

What you will do

Lead mobility, manufacturing and industrial programs
Oversee execution of partnerships with automotive and mobility OEMs, tier 1 suppliers, industrial leaders, and government entities
Manage relationship dynamics and direct cross-functional teams
Scope, launch, and direct programs for government and corporate partners
Ensure programs create pathways for startups to scale and secure commercial pilot opportunities
Drive program revenue growth by identifying expansion opportunities
Act as the primary accountable leader for delivery execution and partner satisfaction
Maintain oversight of program P&Ls, staffing models, and resource allocation
Identify operational bottlenecks and build better systems and workflows
Collaborate with leadership to engage industry and government partners

Required qualifications

6+ years of experience leading complex program delivery, client management, or innovation execution in manufacturing, industrials, or deep tech ecosystems
Proven track record of managing multi-stakeholder programs involving high-level government entities, corporate sponsors, and early-stage technology startups
Experience managing cross-functional, distributed teams in a matrixed environment
Strong financial literacy with direct experience managing project P&Ls, scoping, and resourcing
Outstanding communication, executive presence, and senior partner management skills

Nice to have

Background in management consulting
Educational background in hard sciences or STEM (engineering, physical sciences)
Demonstrated ability to go deep into complex technologies

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package with no waiting period
On-site perks at Newlab Detroit

About the company

Newlab manages flagship programs with a focus on mobility, manufacturing, and industrial partnerships to create commercialization pathways for global startups.