GENEDGE MEP Center Director
VCCS - Central Office · Chesapeake / Chesterfield / Danville / Henrico / Martinsville / Newport News / Norfolk / Richmond / Roanoke / Roanoke County / Virginia / Virginia Beach / Williamsburg / Chesapeake / Chesterfield / Danville, VA · Virginia
- Role
- Program manager
- First seen
- Sep 15, 2026
- Closes
- Not listed
- Salary
- $159,680- $239,520
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Summary
The MEP Center Director reports to the Executive Director and provides operational and strategic leadership for the Manufacturing Extension Partnership Center program. This role oversees day-to-day operations, leads and mentors a team of business advisors, manages statewide client relationships, and drives program innovation across Virginia's manufacturing sector. The position requires significant overnight travel throughout Virginia and occasionally regionally and nationally, and is hybrid based in offices in Martinsville, Richmond, and Newport News.
Key qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, manufacturing, business, or related field; advanced degree highly preferred
- 10+ years of experience in manufacturing or related field, including 5 years in senior leadership roles with P&L responsibilities and revenue production
- 3+ years of professional services experience such as consulting, investment banking, or customer-facing services
- Demonstrated success leading and mentoring teams to achieve operational excellence
- Working knowledge of product development, financial analysis, industrial marketing, supply chain, and process improvement
- Experience or understanding of engaging with legislative bodies and securing non-NIST federal funding
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