Top Product Development Executive jobs in Saginaw, MI

Top Product Development Executive provides leadership, vision, and strategy for new product development and product lifecycle management of existing products. Oversees research and concept development activities to innovate new products, product enhancements, and product redesign. Being a Top Product Development Executive conducts market analysis and interacts with customers and prospects to identify new markets, articulate the value proposition, define requirements, and lead the development of a product roadmap. Champions new product development and leads collaboration with internal stakeholders, including marketing, sales, and manufacturing, to ensure that new and existing products support the organization's financial goals. Additionally, Top Product Development Executive requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Top Product Development Executive manages a business unit, division, or corporate function with major organizational impact. Establishes overall direction and strategic initiatives for the given major function or line of business. Has acquired the business acumen and leadership experience to become a top function or division head. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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SVSU - Founding Vice President of Development
  • Academic Career & Executive Search
  • University Center, MI FULL_TIME
  • Saginaw Valley State University
    Founding Vice President of Development

    Academic Career & Executive Search is pleased to assist Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU) in its search for Founding Vice President of Development. 

    For full consideration, please apply by April 18th. 

    This is an incredible opportunity to join Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU) in this founding role as the next Vice President of Development. Serving on the executive team, the Founding VP of Development is a direct advisor and co-strategist to the President. With a new structure in place, this newly created position combines the Development Office, SVSU Foundation, Alumni Relations, and Marshall Frederick Sculpture Museum, which streamlines processes to build on current successes and maximize development potential for scholarships, programs and capital improvements. This will be an extraordinary opportunity for the VP of Development to set a visionary roadmap, sculpt a high-performing team, and leave an enduring legacy. 

    The ideal candidate has leadership experience in higher ed or a nonprofit development role, building high-performing teams, leading fundraising campaigns and is effective in engaging with a broad range of constituents to develop relationships with prospects and donors. The success of the VP of Development will be driven by their collaborative approach and ability to implement new and innovative ideas to increase gifting and drive growth for the university.   

    This position reports directly to the President and leads the Development Office, SVSU Foundation, Alumni Relations, and Marshall Frederick Sculpture Museum. 


    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
    • Direct the activities of the development services, including budget management, personal supervision, planning, program and staff development, and evaluation.
    • Serve as a member of the President’s leadership team and participate in formulating and administering University policies.
    • Assess the growth potential and effectiveness of university development.
    • Develop the culture of philanthropy, substantially and sustainably increase philanthropic support and engagement, and strengthen internal and external relationships on behalf of the institution.
    • Support the president in his role as chief spokesperson and fundraiser, serving as an advisor and co-strategist in cultivating prospective donors, soliciting transformative gifts, and operationalizing bold ideas.
    • Cultivating a strong working relationship with executive team peers, administrators, faculty, and staff across the university.
    • Work collaboratively with marketing and communications to develop and implement a plan to increase awareness of the development efforts of the university.
    • Represent the University on university, community, state, and national committees.
    • Remain current with the trends and best practices pertaining to the field through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses. 

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
    • Bachelor’s degree.
    • 5 or more years of progressively responsible fundraising and high-level leadership experience in a higher education or nonprofit development role. Transferable experience will also be considered.
    • Experience working with non-profit boards or volunteers. 
    • Credibility and sound judgment required to effectively engage and leverage leadership, volunteers, and other key constituents in the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of key prospects and donors. 
    • Demonstrated experience leading fundraising campaigns.
    • Superb interpersonal and communication skills.
    • Proven ability to work collaboratively across complex organizations. 
    • Demonstrated ability to build and lead effective, diverse management teams.
    • Experience and ability to positively interact with a diverse campus community.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 
    • Master’s degree. 

    About the Institution

    Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU) is the newest of Michigan's 15 public colleges and universities. SVSU is a comprehensive university with more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs of study for its more than 7,500 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU offers programs of study in its five colleges (the College of Arts and Behavioral Sciences, the College of Business and Management, the College of Education, the Crystal M. Lange College of Health and Human Services and the College of Science, Engineering and Technology).  SVSU stands out as a great place to work and has received national recognition among “Great Colleges to Work For” for eight consecutive years. There are over 1,100 staff committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students around the world.

    SVSU has 97% job and graduate school placement for their graduates. In 2023, SVSU was voted Best College Campus in Michigan and the Best Housing in the US on Niche.com. In addition, the campus has nearly 200 student organizations connecting students and providing a sense of community.

     
    Living in the Area

    Located in the Great Lakes Bay Region, home to more than 500,000 residents, SVSU sits directly in between the cities of Bay City, Saginaw and Midland. The Region is home to many multinational manufacturers including Dow, DuPont, Corteva, Hemlock Semiconductor, Nexteer Automotive and General Motors. For sports enthusiasts, the Region offers many options, including the Great Lakes Loons (Single-A Baseball), Saginaw Spirit (Ontario Hockey League) and the Dow Championship (LPGA Tournament). The Region is also home to high quality schools, four major medical centers, and thriving downtowns offering rich cultural activities. It is home to one of the Midwest’s busiest tourism destinations, Frankenmuth, known as Michigan’s Little Bavaria. The area boasts numerous park systems with hiking trails, and the option to venture outside of the city limits to enjoy the wonders of nature in the Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge, one of the richest wildlife habitats in Michigan.
    Saginaw is an affordable option for those seeking to settle in the Great Lakes Bay Region, with a cost of living and housing both below the national average at 21% and 69%, respectively. In addition, it is home to major employers such as GM Powertrain and Covenant HealthCare, which provide jobs for many of the local population.

    To Apply 

    For full consideration, please apply by April 18th. 

    Please apply through the application link and do not email applications. 

    Applications will be reviewed as they are received and should include a cover letter and curriculum vita. Ideally cover letters should not exceed two pages. All applications are treated confidentially.

    Inquiries, referrals, and nominations are also treated confidentially

    Inquiries and questions: Please send to SVSUVPDevelopment@acesrch.com
    Nominations and referrals: Please send the nominee’s name, title, and contact information if available to nominations@acesrch.com

    Institution’s EEO Statement
    Saginaw Valley State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution.  It encourages diversity and inclusion and provides equal opportunity in education, employment, all of its programs and the use of its facilities.  It is committed to protecting the constitutional and statutory civil rights of persons connected with the University.

    Saginaw Valley State University is committed to providing work and learning opportunities without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, weight, or on any other basis protected by state, federal, or other applicable law, and to achieving its objectives in compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination.


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Main Street Executive Director
  • The Rogers City Downtown Development Authority
  • Rogers, MI FULL_TIME
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Business Development Executive
  • MSC Industrial Supply Co.
  • Saginaw, MI FULL_TIME
  • Build a better career with MSC. Serving customer and community starts with the very best people doing their very best work. That is precisely what we have at MSC Industrial Supply Co., a leading North...
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Sales Development Executive
  • UniTrust Financial Group
  • Flint, MI FULL_TIME
  • Sales Development Executive Location: Remote (Virtual, Work From Home) Job Description: InsuraTec Services Group is looking for passionate and driven individuals to join our team as Sales Development ...
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Paper Product Development Engineer
  • Brown Machine Group
  • Beaverton, MI FULL_TIME
  • About Us BMG is an award-winning thermoforming packaging/automation solutions leader focused on a customer-centric approach. We develop solutions that meet and exceed the unique requirements of each c...
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Product demonstrator
  • Product Connections
  • Flint, MI FULL_TIME
  • Job Posting Overview Weekly Pay Flexible Schedule Fun Work Environment Career Advancement Opportunities Online and / or on-the-job training This part time associate samples products for suppliers with...
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Respiratory Sales Representative
  • Viemed Healthcare Inc.
  • Saginaw, MI
  • VieMed Healthcare is the largest independent specialized provider of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) in the US home respi...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sales and Management Intern
  • Buckle LLC
  • Saginaw, MI
  • Summary The Sales and Management Intern position's primary responsibility is to fulfill our mission statement, "to creat...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Store Associate Part-Time
  • DSW
  • Saginaw, MI
  • You must apply through our internal portal: ** Store Associate Part-Time** DATE: Apr 20, 2021 CITY: Saginaw BRAND: DSW R...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Master Scheduler
  • UmbraGroup
  • Saginaw, MI
  • Job Type Full-time Description UmbraGroup-Thomson Aerospace & Defense (Linear Motion, LLC) is an agile, passionate partn...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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NEWS PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - WNEM
  • Gray Television
  • Saginaw, MI
  • About Gray Television: Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 te...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Entrepreneurial Agency Owner
  • AAA-The Auto Club Group
  • Saginaw, MI
  • AAA - The Auto Club Group, is seeking ambitious, business-minded, and visionary Entrepreneurial Agency Owners to join ou...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Product Engineering Manager
  • UmbraGroup
  • Saginaw, MI
  • Job Type Full-time Description This position is located in our Saginaw, Michigan facility. This is not a remote position...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sales Representative
  • American Fidelity Sales Careers
  • Saginaw, MI
  • American Fidelity Assurance is now looking for an Account Manager in your area. Our salaried, career Account Managers ar...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Saginaw (/ˈsæɡɪnɔː/) is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the seat of Saginaw County. The city of Saginaw and Saginaw County are both located in the area known as Mid-Michigan or Central Michigan. The city of Saginaw is located adjacent to Saginaw Charter Township and is considered part of the Tri-City area, along with neighboring Bay City and Midland. The Saginaw County MSA had a population of 196,542 in 2013. The city is also the largest municipality within the Saginaw, Midland, and Bay City Metropolitan Area. The city of Saginaw was a thriving lumber town in the 19th century and an i...
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