President, Management

The President, reporting directly to our CEO, David Boulay, provides day-to-day leadership and operational management to ensure that IMEC delivers on its strategic plan. This role translates the CEO’s vision into actionable goals, oversees all departments and programs, and ensures operational excellence and financial sustainability. The President drives collaboration across teams, supports staff development, and ensures services are delivered effectively to clients.

• Champion IMEC’s mission, vision, and values in the IMEC operations.
• Lead the execution of the strategic and annual operating plans, ensuring alignment across all teams and functions.
• Provides organizational leadership continuity in the CEO’s absence.
• Partner with the CEO and leadership team to ensure coordinated decision-making and effective collaboration across the organization.
• Contribute to strategic plan development by providing operational insight, market intelligence, and execution strategies.
• Monitor organizational performance metrics, including stakeholder performance measures (e.g., MEP), and take action to ensure targets are met or exceeded.
• Prepare and present operational updates at Board of Directors meetings; support Board committees as needed.
• Ensure policies, procedures, and budgetary recommendations are developed for CEO approval.

• Ensures customer needs are met through consistent operational excellence.
• Drive customer satisfaction and retention through clear metrics and responsive service delivery.
• Execute market strategies that align with IMEC’s growth and impact goals; support business development initiatives.
• Continually assess the needs of Illinois’ small and mid‑sized manufacturers and develop innovative programs, solutions, and engagement approaches to meet those needs.
• Promote a continuous learning culture that adapts to changing customer requirements.
• Partner with the CEO on marketing and communications to ensure alignment with strategic positioning and drive the implementation of outreach initiatives.

• Direct daily operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and accountability across all departments.
• Implement processes, systems, and tools that support scalability and operational effectiveness.
• Monitor and report operational performance metrics to the CEO and Board.
• Resolve operational challenges and ensure consistent application of organizational policies and procedures.
• Design organizational structures and workflows that support IMEC’s strategic direction.
• Provide leadership for continuous improvement efforts across business systems and service delivery processes.
• Lead the development and management of contracts with subrecipients and special project partners; establish clear performance monitoring guidelines.
• Collaborate with leadership and management teams to set performance objectives, evaluation criteria, and merit‑based compensation structures aligned with resources and goals.

• Foster a highly engaged, values‑driven organizational culture.
• Champion clear, transparent communication across the organization.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels and talent strategies are in place to meet organizational needs.
• Coach and develop leaders at all levels to maximize team performance and employee engagement.
• Partner with HR on key talent management decisions, including hiring, development, and employee relations.

• Maintains relationships with internal stakeholders, customers, and partners at an operational level.
• Supports the CEO in preparing Board materials and communicating organizational progress.
• Engage with industry peers, economic development organizations, and other stakeholders to share best practices and strengthen IMEC’s presence.
• Represent IMEC in client‑facing and operational forums.
• Serve as an effective liaison to businesses, government agencies, trade associations, educational institutions, and other partners in support of IMEC’s mission.

• Manage day‑to‑day financial operations to ensure organizational sustainability and compliance.
• Monitor financial performance and…