Project Management Director

About the role

The Director of Project Management leads the Project Management function and is responsible for the successful execution of customer and internal projects from order intake through delivery and closeout. This role oversees a team of Project Managers, drives cross-functional alignment, and ensures projects are delivered on schedule, within scope, and in accordance with customer commitments and company objectives.

The Director serves as a key liaison between Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Logistics, Finance, and customers to resolve project challenges, manage risks, improve project performance, and drive operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Project Managers.
• Establish performance expectations, accountability measures, and development plans.
• Manage project assignments, workload balancing, and resource allocation.
• Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Project & Portfolio Management

• Oversee a portfolio of customer and internal projects from initiation through completion.
• Ensure projects have defined scope, schedules, milestones, risk assessments, and accountability.
• Monitor project performance, identify risks, and drive recovery plans when needed.
• Ensure project commitments align with operational capacity and customer requirements.

Customer & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as the senior escalation point for project-related issues and customer concerns.
• Partner with Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, Logistics, and Finance to support project success.
• Lead project reviews and provide accurate project status updates, forecasts, and risk assessments.
• Build strong customer relationships and ensure timely communication regarding schedules, changes, and project milestones.

Process Improvement & Governance

• Establish and standardize project management processes, reporting, and documentation.
• Ensure effective use of project management tools, ERP systems, and tracking methodologies.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on project execution, delivery performance, and customer satisfaction.
• Capture lessons learned and implement best practices across the organization.

Risk & Commercial Management

• Identify and mitigate schedule, quality, cost, and contractual risks.
• Manage scope changes, delivery adjustments, and escalation processes.
• Coordinate project closeout activities, customer acceptance, and documentation requirements.
• Support business decisions that protect project profitability and customer relationships.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of progressive project management experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing project teams or a project management function.
• Experience leading complex manufacturing, industrial, energy, construction, or technical projects.
• Demonstrated success managing project portfolios, customer escalations, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, risk management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and project reporting tools.

Preferred

• PMP certification.
• Experience within manufacturing, renewable energy, electrical, cable, harness, or infrastructure industries.
• SAP experience.
• International manufacturing, supply chain, and logistics experience.

Work Environment

• Primarily onsite role supporting office and manufacturing operations.
• Frequent collaboration with plant leadership and operational teams.
• Travel to customer sites and company facilities as needed.
• Fast-paced environment requiring effective management of multiple priorities and complex projects.

Additional Information

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The company does not provide sponsorship or transfer of employment visas now or in the future.