Director, Digital DMO

Daikin Applied Americas•Plymouth, MN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Daikin Applied is seeking a talented Director of Digital Delivery Management Office. The Director, Digital Delivery Management Office is responsible for establishing and leading the enterprise delivery engine for digital transformation. This role ensures that digital initiatives are executed with discipline, transparency, and measurable value realization across the organization. Operating at the intersection of strategy and execution, the Director drives standardized delivery frameworks and governance across a complex portfolio of digital projects and programs, including transformation initiatives, M&A integrations, and enterprise platform deployments. This leader partners closely with Digital's senior leaders to align priorities, optimize resource allocation, and ensure consistent delivery outcomes. You will be accountable for elevating delivery maturity, enabling coordination across Digital, and providing executive-level visibility into progress, risks, dependencies, and value realization. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
15+ years of technology innovation experience, inclusive of technology architecture and engineering
10+ years of progressive experience in program/project management, PMO leadership, or digital transformation delivery within complex, cross-functional environments
5+ years of leadership experience managing teams of Project Managers, Program Managers, or Scrum Masters, with accountability for delivery outcomes
Methodology knowledge in Waterfall and Agile

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree in Business, Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline
Relevant certifications such as PMP, PgMP, Agile/Scrum (e.g., SAFe, CSM), or equivalent delivery leadership credentials

Responsibilities

Lead the Digital DMO as the enterprise engine for disciplined execution of digital transformation initiatives
Stand up and scale a centralized Digital PMO (DMO), including defining the operating model, structure, governance, and ways of working
Establish and enforce standardized delivery frameworks, governance, stakeholder engagement, reporting, and operating models across all projects and programs; developing associated training
Drive intra-Digital coordination to manage dependencies, timelines, and execution across complex projects and programs
Implement resource and capacity management to optimize deployment of DMO and delivery resources
Build and lead a centralized team of Project Managers, Program Managers, and Scrum Masters, with direct accountability for delivery performance across the digital portfolio
Own workforce strategy across the DMO, including contractor sourcing, capacity planning, vendor performance management, and extensions
Ensure rigorous risk, issue, and escalation management with clear visibility and proactive mitigation
Partner with leadership and Digital Value Realization to track and report on value realization
Enable structured execution of transformation programs and M&A integrations aligned to enterprise strategy
Deliver clear executive reporting and build DMO capabilities, including talent, tools, and performance standards, with ownership of adoption and reporting from Fluid as the system of record

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
PTO
401K match
support for community involvement
Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance
401K retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions
Short term and long term disability
3 weeks of paid time off for new employees + 11 company paid holidays
Vacation accrues on a monthly basis, unless applicable federal, state and local law requires a faster accrual
Paid sick time in accordance of the federal, state and local law
Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service
Company provided life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverage