Program Management Office Manager
About The Position
At Scot Forge, we manufacture high-performance forged components for some of the world's most demanding industries. With more than 130 years of success, continued growth, and 100% employee ownership, we offer the opportunity to make a lasting impact in a company where collaboration, accountability, and long-term thinking matter. We're seeking a Program Management Office (PMO) Manager to drive execution across customer programs, strategic initiatives, and new product development efforts. This highly visible leadership role connects customers, operations, engineering, sales, supply chain, and executive leadership to ensure successful outcomes. This position sits at the intersection of strategy and execution. As PMO Manager, you'll help shape how Scot Forge delivers value to customers while building the processes, talent, and organizational alignment needed to execute increasingly complex programs. You'll provide visibility to leadership, strengthen cross-functional collaboration, and drive consistent program performance across the business.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Project Management, or a related field
- 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in program management, project management, operations, or a related discipline
- Proven success leading cross-functional programs, portfolios, budgets, and strategic initiatives
- Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, financial planning, resource management, and risk mitigation
- Exceptional leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and team development skills
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
- Able to pass a pre-employment hair-follicle drug screening
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree preferred
- PMP, PgMP, Lean Six Sigma, or related certifications are a plus
Responsibilities
- Lead and continuously improve PMO processes, methodologies, and governance standards
- Direct complex programs from initiation through completion, including schedules, budgets, resources, risks, and customer commitments
- Partner with cross-functional leaders to support new product development, business growth, and operational excellence initiatives
- Communicate program performance and priorities to executives, customers, and key stakeholders
- Develop, mentor, and coach a high-performing team of program and project management professionals
- The strategy, governance, and performance of Scot Forge's Program Management Office
- Successful execution of complex customer programs and strategic initiatives
- Development of PMO talent, processes, resource planning, and risk management
- Alignment across operations, engineering, sales, supply chain, quality, and finance
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- profit sharing
- ESOP ownership
- paid time off
- paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
