3118 Executive Program Director jobs in Illinois

10+ years of experience in state government relations, public affairs, or legislative affairs
Demonstrated experience managing contract lobbyists or external government affairs consultants across multiple states simultaneously
Track record of proactive state legislative engagement — not only defensive advocacy but building relationships and advancing priorities before they are at risk
Experience serving as a strategic advisor to senior business or institutional leaders on government affairs matters
Bachelor's degree required
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams, competing priorities, and urgent matters simultaneously with sound judgment and composure under pressure
Experience with state compliance and state disclosure reporting (e.g., state ethics filings)

Director, Operational Excellence - Training & Transformation

Dover Corporation

Downers Grove, IL 60515

10-15 years of progressive leadership experience in Operational Excellence, Plant Management, or large-scale transformation roles.
Demonstrated success leading enterprise or multi-site change initiatives, not just improvement tools deployment.
Extensive experience designing and delivering training and building organizational capability at scale.
Strong grounding in Lean, Continuous Improvement, and Operational Excellence methodologies.
Hands-on experience driving changes across manufacturing and transactional environments.
Familiarity with digital manufacturing and operational systems (ERP, MES, MRP, QMS, CMMS, etc.).
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field; MBA preferred.
Lean / Six Sigma or equivalent certifications strongly preferred.
Proven ability to translate strategy into execution through people and process.
Willing and able to travel up to 75%.
Location is negotiable, large airport or Dover manufacturing location preferred.