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Vice President

Nidec Motor Corporation
United States, Michigan, Wixom
46992 Liberty Drive (Show on map)
Jul 07, 2026
We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality. All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society. Job Summary The Vice President, Administration is a senior management role responsible for administrative strategy, sharedservices leadership, and operational governance. This role oversees core administrative functions-such as Facilities, Real Estate, Corporate Services, Workplace Services, Travel & Expense, Fleet, Security, Records Management, and other designated shared services-ensuring efficient, compliant, and scalable operations that support business performance. Job Description Role Overview The Vice President, Administration provides strategic direction and leadership across multiple administrative and sharedservices functions, managing large teams through multiple layers of leadership. The role establishes enterprise administrative standards, optimizes service delivery models, and partners closely with executive leadership to align administrative capabilities with business strategy. This position typically reports to the Chief Operating Officer, Chief Administrative Officer, or equivalent enterprise executive (Etrack) and is a core member of senior management. Key Responsibilities Enterprise Administrative Strategy & Governance Define and execute the enterprise administrative and sharedservices strategy Establish governance models, policies, and standards for administrative functions Ensure administrative services align with enterprise priorities, growth, and cost objectives Shared Services & Operational Leadership Oversee core administrative functions such as facilities, workplace services, real estate, travel, security, fleet, records, and corporate services (as applicable) Ensure reliable, highquality service delivery across locations and business units Drive consistency, scalability, and service excellence Cost Management & Operational Efficiency Lead enterprise administrative budgeting, forecasting, and costcontrol efforts Identify opportunities for cost optimization, vendor consolidation, and process efficiency Ensure disciplined resource allocation and return on administrative investments Risk Management, Compliance & Safety Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, environmental, and corporate requirements Oversee risk identification and mitigation related to facilities, security, and operations Champion safe, compliant, and resilient administrative operations Vendor, Contract & Outsourcing Oversight Provide executive oversight of key administrative vendors and service providers Lead sourcing, contract negotiation, and performance governance (as delegated) Ensure vendors meet service, cost, and compliance expectations Organization, Talent & Leadership Development Lead, develop, and mentor senior administrative leaders and managers Build a strong, diverse administrative leadership pipeline with clear succession plans Establish performance expectations, accountability, and professional standards CrossFunctional & Executive Partnership Partner with Finance, HR, IT, Legal, Supply Chain, and business leaders Support enterprise initiatives such as expansions, restructurings, relocations, and transformations Provide executivelevel insight on administrative impacts and tradeoffs Systems, Process & Transformation Leadership Lead modernization of administrative processes, tools, and service delivery models Drive standardization, automation, and digital enablement where appropriate Support enterprise transformation initiatives impacting administrative services Workplace, Culture & Employee Experience Support an effective, safe, and productive workplace environment Ensure administrative services contribute positively to employee experience and engagement Balance service quality with cost and efficiency objectives Qualifications Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations, Facilities Management, or related field required Master's degree or MBA preferred Typically 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in administration, shared services, operations, or corporate services Demonstrated success leading large, complex administrative or sharedservices organizations Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Strong executive leadership and organizational management capability Broad understanding of administrative operations, facilities, and shared services Proven ability to drive efficiency, cost discipline, and service quality Strong risk management, governance, and compliance acumen Ability to influence senior executives and lead crossfunctional initiatives Excellent executive communication and stakeholdermanagement skills High integrity, judgment, and enterprise mindset Additional Job Details Management - M6 Organizational Impact Leads a function or department within the platform, or leads a strategic function or department within the business unit Leads the implementation of comprehensive strategies set forth by executive leadership, ensuring alignment with overarching business objectives Develops and oversees strategic operational plans for the department and/or job family group, focusing on mid to long term outcomes and sustainability (e.g., 3-5 years) Accountable for organizational resources and plays a critical role in shaping high-level business decisions made by executive leadership Typically accountable for substantial revenue generation and/or expenditures in strategic organizational areas, with a high degree of autonomy and decision-making authority Communication & Influence Communicates regularly with parties within and outside of job family group/ business unit, may include external clients or vendors Influences diverse groups, advocating for the organization's vision and strategic initiatives while communicating complex concepts and practices to executive leadership on matters of critical importance to the organization Regularly communicates with executive leadership, and is required to negotiate and resolve operational challenges that impact strategic direction Represents a business unit function, department or job family group on matters of significance with the public Innovation & Complexity Responsible for driving critical improvements of entire processes, systems, or products to enhance performance of business unit or job family group Addresses a wide array of complex and ambiguous challenges, involving interpretation of multifaceted issues where information is scarce and difficult to ascertain often impacting areas outside of immediate responsibility Solutions developed through leveraging extensive expertise, strategic analysis, and innovative thinking, drawing on a deep understanding of industry trends and organizational dynamics Leadership & Talent Management Oversees multiple critical departments, multiple job families or a critical job family group for a business unit, managing a large, diverse team of senior-level managers who supervise various sub-teams Typically has hiring, firing, promotion and reward authority within own area, in accordance with Corporate Guidelines Responsible for developing short- to mid-term plans (1-3 years) on how to optimize the talent required to execute strategies for the job family group or business unit/departments Knowledge & Experience Requires exceptional business management and leadership knowledge to spearhead complex, cross-functional teams and drive initiatives across the platform, business units, multiple departments and/or job family groups Exhibits a high level of mastery in a specialized technical domain or possesses extensive expertise across a wide range of interrelated disciplines, enabling strategic decision-making and innovation Typically requires an advanced degree or equivalent professional certification, along with a minimum of 12-15 years of relevant experience Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf Work Shift Schedule No Soliciting Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.