PLC Excellence Program Director (PMO)

Modine Manufacturing Company•Racine, WI

50d•Hybrid

About The Position

For more than 100 years, Modine has solved the toughest thermal management challenges for mission-critical applications. Our purpose of Engineering a Cleaner, Healthier World means we are always evolving our portfolio of technologies to provide the latest heating, cooling, and ventilation solutions. Through the hard work of more than 11,000 employees worldwide, our Climate Solutions and Performance Technologies segments advance our purpose with systems that improve air quality, reduce energy and water consumption, lower harmful emissions, enable cleaner running vehicles, and use environmentally friendly refrigerants. Modine is a global company headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin (U.S.), with operations in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. For more information about Modine, visit modine.com. Position Description Modine Data Centers is looking for a builder-operator to design, deploy, and institutionalize our Project Lifecycle (PLC) Process grounded in APQP principles; stand up governance (phase gates, deliverables, quality criteria); create the SOPs/templates and training ("PLC University"). Secondly prepare the organization for a future PMO/PPM platform definition, design and rollout. This role starts hands-on: writing the documents, building the templates, leading reviews, and coaching teams. Over time, the role scales to lead PMO PLC University and a financial analytics team, including a Cost & ROI Analysts. Key Outcomes (First 6-12 Months) Publish PLC v1.0 with clear phases/gates, entry/exit criteria, RACI, and deliverable quality definitions; pilot and iterate to v1.1. Stand up PLC Process Governance Team focused on process quality measures and improvements. Stand up Phase-Gate Review governance: calendar, pre-read standards, quorum rules, decision log; achieve >90% on-time reviews. Release a controlled SOP/template library with version control and a simple knowledge portal (SharePoint/Confluence) and searchable taxonomy. Launch "PLC University": 8-12 microlearning modules plus 3-4 instructor-led workshops for complex topics. Govern established monthly PMO Projects Review cadence and associated tracking project health dashboard. Complete a PPM readiness assessment and roadmap (data model, intake, resource planning, financial integration); prepare vendor shortlist and RFP criteria for 2026 evaluation.

Requirements

10+ years in PMO/Program Management for complex engineered products; 5+ years designing or running gated PLC/APQP processes.
Proven record authoring SOPs/templates and standing up governance with measurable adoption.
Manufacturing + NPI experience; familiarity with APQP/PPAP, PMP Life Cycle Process, Phase-Gate Process deliverables is the must.
Strong financial acumen, can build/assess business cases, define and manage financial projects KPIs standards.
Change leadership (e.g., ADKAR) and facilitation skills; capable of training/coaching diverse audiences globally.
Bachelor's in Engineering, Operations, or related; MBA or equivalent experience preferred. PMP/PgMP, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt a plus.

Nice To Haves

MBA or equivalent experience preferred.
PMP/PgMP, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt a plus.

Responsibilities

Design the end-to-end PLC Process grounded in APQP: phases, gates, entry/exit criteria, deliverable quality checks, and artifacts (charter, DFMEA/PFMEA hooks, V&V plans, PPAP as applicable).
Own the Phase-Gate Review process and cadence; chair preparation; ensure decisions, risks, and actions are documented and traceable.
Create, publish, and maintain SOPs, work instructions, checklists, and templates with version control and change history.
Develop a blended learning strategy: self-paced microlearning, job aids, and live workshops for advanced topics.
Facilitate and/or build role-based curricula for PMs, Tech Leads, Product Managers, Quality, Ops, Finance and other applicable workstreams/functional areas.
Track adoption: module completion, assessment scores, application in projects; drive continuous improvement feedback loops.
Standardize the project financial toolkit, tracking method, and benefits realization.
Review costed BOMs, make/buy assumptions, and sensitivity cases with Engineering, Sourcing, and Finance; ensure gate-ready economics.
Lead the PPM readiness assessment (process, data model, governance, integrations); document requirements and selection criteria.
Drive vendor scan/shortlist and partner with IT for RFP/selection in 2026.
Plan phased rollout and change management to ensure adoption; define data/metadata standards from day one.
Be a "leader-doer" in year one: personally author critical SOPs/templates, facilitate hard reviews, and model high standards.
Influence without adding friction: offload work from busy SMEs by drafting high-quality materials and only demanding precise inputs/approvals.
Partner tightly with Product Management, Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to align PLC with real-world constraints.