Director of Project Management

• Define and execute a clear, scalable project management vision aligned with company growth and product development goals
• Develop and implement enterprise-wide project management strategy for product development initiatives
• Partner with leadership to align project management resourcing with business ranked priorities
• Build and lead a center of excellence in project management, driving standardization and repeatable success across programs
• Evaluate and optimize current tools, workflows, and team structure to increase cross-functional impact and program delivery
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team of project managers
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning within the Project Management Organization (PMO)
• Build career paths, mentor high-potential talent, and create professional training and development programs for project management staff
• Lead team performance management, resource planning, and hiring strategy
• Oversee project portfolio management, including resource allocation, timeline optimization, and risk mitigation
• Oversee planning and execution of complex, strategic programs—including New Product Development (NPD) and engineering innovation projects
• Implement project management tools, systems, and reporting infrastructure
• Drive product development processes and milestone reviews to ensure quality deliverables and timely product launches
• Monitor project performance metrics and KPIs, providing regular executive reporting and insights
• Drive accountability for delivery on scope, schedule, cost, and quality metrics across all projects
• Work closely with Engineering, Product Management, Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, and Sales teams to ensure seamless project execution
• Collaborate closely with functional areas to eliminate barriers and support integrated planning
• Facilitate cross-functional communication and decision-making processes
• Manage stakeholder relationships and expectations across all organizational levels
• Serve as a change agent, leading initiatives to improve project governance, reporting, and decision-making
• Identify opportunities to streamline product development processes and reduce time-to-market
• Lead digital transformation initiatives within the PMO function
• Actively work with the cross-functional team on enhanced functionality and adoption of our Project Portfolio Management software
• Establish change-management processes for organizational and project-related changes
• Identify and remove bottlenecks in execution through better tools, dashboards, communication flow, or team alignment
• Champion cross-functional risk management and issue escalation protocols

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive project management experience, with at least 5 years in leadership roles
• Extensive experience in new product development
• Proven success managing large-scale, cross-functional teams and complex product development programs
• Proven success in building and developing teams
• Deep understanding of product development lifecycles and phase review processes
• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent project management certification required
• Exceptional leadership and team management capabilities
• Strong business acumen
• Excellent communication and presentation skills across all organizational levels
• Deep understanding of product development life cycles, phased processes, and regulatory frameworks
• Proficiency in project and portfolio management software and tools (e.g., Monday, Microsoft Project, Jira) and other enterprise project management systems
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, facilitate decision-making, and manage competing priorities
• Change management expertise and ability to drive organizational transformation
• High emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, and exceptional communication skills
• Skilled at translating complex technical information into clear, strategic insights for senior leadership

• Experience in mechanical product development, ideally within highly regulated or compliance-driven environments (e.g., industrial, construction, or OEM sectors)
• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green or Black Belt) with demonstrated success applying continuous improvement methodologies to streamline project delivery and reduce operational waste
• International project management experience, including managing international teams, navigating cross-cultural communication, and aligning deliverables across regions and time zones
• Previous PMO establishment or transformation experience, including the development of standardized project frameworks, governance structures, and enterprise-wide reporting capabilities
• MBA or advanced technical degree highly preferred

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