Description
Director of Project Management
Department: Engineering
Location: Victaulic – Corporate Headquarters in Easton, PA
Reports To: VP of Engineering Operations
RELOCATION PACKAGE IS OFFERED FOR THIS ROLE
*NO AGENCY CALLS PLEASE*
Position Summary
The Director of Project Management is a senior leadership role responsible for transforming and leading the Office of Project Management across a complex, cross-functional manufacturing and engineering organization. This individual will oversee a multi-level team—including a Senior Project Management Manager and experienced PMs—and will lead efforts to strategically restructure the function to increase efficiency, scalability, and alignment with business priorities.
This leader will bring a visionary mindset, strong experience in new product development and the ability to elevate executional excellence. The ideal candidate will be as comfortable developing strategic frameworks while coaching teams and navigating tactical challenges. This role will establish and oversee comprehensive project management frameworks, methodologies, and governance structures to drive successful product launches from conception to market. This leader will play a pivotal role in driving innovation and operational excellence in our project management organization.
Key Responsibilities
Vision & Organizational Alignment
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
Team Leadership & Development
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
Project Portfolio & Execution
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
Cross-Functional Partnership
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
Process Innovation & Transformation
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
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
MBA or advanced technical degree highly preferred
Experience
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
Certifications
PMP, PgMP, or equivalent project management certification required
Essential Skills & Competencies
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
Additional Preferred Qualifications and Experience
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
Requirements
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
MBA or advanced technical degree highly preferred
Experience
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
Certifications
PMP, PgMP, or equivalent project management certification required
Essential Skills & Competencies
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
Additional Preferred Qualifications and Experience
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
INTERESTED CANDIDATES: Please complete an online job application by followingthis link to our careers section of our Website: https://app.jobvite.com/j?aj=okddyfw2&s=Link
www.Victaulic.com/Careers
