General Manager, Fictiv Local

Location: United States

Commitment: Full-Time

About Fictiv Local

Fictiv Local is a subsidiary of Fictiv Inc. — the leading digital manufacturing ecosystem for custom mechanical parts. Fictiv Local is a franchising business whose mission is to build a network of highly competitive Local manufacturing businesses that thrive with digitally connected systems, combining the agility of local precision manufacturing with the scalability and sophistication of Fictiv’s global digital platform.

Joining Fictiv Local means leading one of the most ambitious transformations in U.S. manufacturing: the digitization and unification of local machine shops into a high-performance national network. You’ll have the autonomy of a startup leader with the backing of Fictiv’s established brand, platform, and customer base — and the chance to shape the future of distributed manufacturing in America.

Impact in This Role

We are seeking a General Manager (GM) to lead, scale, and operate the Fictiv Local business from inception to national rollout. This is a growth-oriented, go-to-market leadership role that combines entrepreneurial execution with strategic discipline. The GM will own P&L responsibility, own and refine the franchise model, build the organization, and drive Fictiv Local expansion across the U.S. manufacturing landscape.

The ideal candidate is equally comfortable in the boardroom and on the shop floor — someone who can translate strategy into action, mobilize teams, and build enduring partnerships across the mechanical manufacturing ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and own the vision, operating model, and growth roadmap for Fictiv Local, in alignment with Fictiv Inc.’s strategic objectives.
  
  
• Own and refine the franchise model architecture (legal, operational, financial, and brand standards).
  
  
• Identify and prioritize target markets, shop segments, and customer verticals for franchise deployment.
  
  
• Translate strategic goals into measurable OKRs and operational plans, with a relentless focus on profitable growth.
  
  

Go-to-Market & Growth

• Develop scalable customer acquisition, retention, and cross-sell strategies for Fictiv Local Franchisees.
• Build and execute the franchise acquisition and expansion playbook, including lead generation, qualification, negotiation, and onboarding.
  
  
• Forge strategic partnerships with OEMs, distributors, trade associations, and capital providers to accelerate network expansion and the growth of Fictiv Local Franchisees.
  
  
• Represent Fictiv Local at industry events, tradeshows, and thought leadership platforms to drive visibility and brand equity.
  
  

Operational Excellence

• Establish operational standards, KPIs, and performance systems for franchisees to ensure consistency in quality, delivery, and profitability.
  
  
• Lead initiatives around technology integration, process digitization, and data-driven performance management within the franchise network.
  
  
• Ensure alignment between Fictiv’s digital infrastructure and local shop capabilities to deliver a seamless customer experience.
  
  

Team & Culture

• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing cross-functional team across sales, operations, partner success, and marketing.
  
  
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and craftsmanship, grounded in Fictiv’s values of trust, transparency, and speed.
  
  
• Attract and retain top talent from across the manufacturing and industrial technology ecosystem.
  
  

Ideal Profile

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in manufacturing, industrial services, or platform-based businesses, with at least 2 years in a budget manager responsibility (ideally with P&L leadership ownership).
  
  
• Proven success in go-to-market strategy, business development, or scaling B2B networks or franchises.
  
  
• Strong understanding of the custom mechanical manufacturing ecosystem (CNC machining, injection molding, sheet metal, or related).
  
  
• Established rolodex of relationships within precision machining, contract manufacturing, or industrial supply-chain circles.
  
  
• Track record of building and leading high-performing teams across commercial and operational disciplines.
  
  

Skills & Traits

• Entrepreneurial operator: thrives in ambiguity, moves fast, and delivers results with limited structure.
  
  
• Strategic thinker: able to design systems, business models, and partnerships that scale.
  
  
• Builder and connector: strong interpersonal skills, network-oriented mindset, and collaborative leadership style.
  
  
• Data-driven and metrics-obsessed, with a bias toward continuous improvement.
  
  
• Comfortable regularly alternating between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.
  
  
• 20 - 40% travel required.
  
  The salary range for this role is $160,000 - $200,000 depending on experience, with an uncapped variable compensation potential of $40,000 - $60,000.
  

  Perks and Benefits

  • Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401K plan
  • Monthly Virtual Work stipend for things like food, internet, travel, pet care, health and wellness
  • Parental leave programs 
  • Paid volunteer days
  • Onboarding setup, including: standing desk, laptop, monitor, and chair, and a stipend for additional items such as headphones, blue light glasses, or any other ergonomic supplies you may want or need
  • And much, much more!

  Fictiv is continuing to expand our remote US workforce. Applicants from the following states are eligible to apply:

  Arizona (AZ), California (CA), Colorado (CO), District of Columbia, (DC), Delaware (DE), Florida (FL), Georgia (GA), Hawaii (HI), Iowa (IA), Illinois (IL), Indiana (IN), Kansas (KS), Massachusetts (MA), Maryland (MD), Michigan (MI), Minnesota (MN), Missouri (MO), North Carolina (NC), Nevada (NV), New Hampshire (NH), New Jersey (NJ), New York (NY), Ohio (OH), Oregon (OR), South Carolina (SC), Texas (TX), Tennessee (TN), Utah (UT), Virginia (VA), Washington (WA), West Virginia (WV), Wisconsin (WI), Wyoming (WY)