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Position Title: Director of Project Management
Position Overview:
The Director of Project Management is responsible for leading and advancing project execution strategies across multiple facilities. This executive leadership role ensures the successful delivery of complex, high-value projects through disciplined project management practices, strong cross-functional collaboration, and a relentless focus on customer satisfaction. The Director leads a high-performing team of Project Managers and a Data Analyst, providing strategic guidance, mentorship, and performance oversight. This role spans the full project lifecycle—from order intake to final delivery—while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Oversight:
- Provide vision and strategic direction to project management teams across all locations.
- Align project execution processes with organizational goals and customer requirements.
- Develop and implement forward-looking strategies to improve delivery timelines, cost efficiency, and customer outcomes.
Customer Satisfaction and Communication:
- Ensure all projects meet or exceed customer expectations and contractual obligations.
- Serve as a senior escalation point for project-related issues, strengthening key customer relationships.
- Lead efforts to embed a customer-first mindset within the project management organization.
Project Management Leadership:
- Lead and manage a team of Project Managers, ensuring consistent execution of projects across multiple business units.
- Oversee the integration of data analysis into project planning, reporting, and continuous improvement through collaboration with a dedicated Data Analyst.
- Ensure strong coordination across departments such as sales, engineering, operations, and supply chain.
- Review and approve key project documentation, including schedules, specifications, and technical deliverables.
Process Optimization:
- Enhance the sales-to-project handoff process to ensure alignment and clarity at project kickoff.
- Drive standardization of project management practices and tools to ensure consistency and efficiency.
- Identify and eliminate process inefficiencies, leveraging data and team feedback to implement sustainable improvements.
Team Development and Performance:
- Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to Project Managers and the Data Analyst, fostering a collaborative and accountable team environment.
- Set individual and team goals, track performance, and support career development.
- Ensure clarity in team responsibilities, optimizing team structure and resource allocation based on project demands.
- Establish KPIs and reporting structures to track progress, flag risks, and celebrate successes.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Act as a strategic liaison between project management, plant operations, engineering, and executive leadership.
- Champion seamless collaboration and communication to support smooth, integrated project execution.
- Promote a culture of transparency, teamwork, and shared ownership for project success.
Contract Compliance and Risk Mitigation:
- Ensure all projects are executed in compliance with contract requirements, internal policies, and industry standards.
- Proactively identify project risks and develop robust mitigation strategies.
- Conduct periodic audits of project execution and documentation to maintain compliance and mitigate liabilities.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Proven leadership experience in project management within a complex manufacturing, engineering, or technical environment.
- Experience leading and developing a team of Project Managers and analytical support staff.
- Strong background in full project lifecycle management, with a track record of on-time, on-budget delivery.
- Excellent cross-functional leadership, influencing, and communication skills.
- Deep understanding of project planning, resource allocation, milestone tracking, and risk management.
- Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
- Proficiency in project management and analytics tools (e.g., MS Project, Power BI, Smartsheet, or similar); PMP or similar certification a strong plus.