Project Management Office (PMO) Director

Flanders•Evansville, IN

61d

About The Position

The Director of the Project Management Office (PMO) at FLANDERS provides strategic and operational leadership for project execution across the organization. This role oversees a team of project managers and is responsible for establishing, standardizing, and continuously improving project management processes, tools, and reporting practices. The Director ensures projects are completed on time, on budget, and in alignment with company objectives, while driving consistency, accountability, and performance across all functions involved in project execution-from engineering and manufacturing to testing, installation, and customer delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field required
Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in project management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environments
Proven experience establishing or leading a PMO function
Strong business acumen and understanding of project financials, cost control, and resource allocation
Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to identify, analyze, and drive process improvement opportunities across complex workflows
Proficient in project management software and enterprise reporting tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Power BI, ERP systems)
Exceptional leadership and team development skills with the ability to motivate and influence at all levels

Nice To Haves

PMP or equivalent project management certification preferred.
Experience managing large, cross-functional capital or product development projects in industrial, mining, or heavy equipment sectors strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of project managers and project coordinators to ensure successful delivery of projects across engineering, manufacturing, and field operations.
Oversee project portfolio performance, ensuring milestones, budgets, and deliverables are met.
Serve as a key partner to executive leadership in prioritizing and resourcing projects across the organization.
Establish and maintain standardized PMO methodologies, templates, and tools to ensure consistent project planning, execution, and reporting.
Implement and oversee stage-gate process for new projects and product development initiatives.
Drive cross-functional alignment on project requirements, deliverables, and accountability across departments.
Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards to monitor and communicate project performance to stakeholders.
Identify systemic challenges and process inefficiencies across the project lifecycle and partner with functional leaders to implement improvements.
Lead post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and integrate findings into future project management practices.
Support enterprise-level improvement initiatives that enhance collaboration, efficiency, and profitability across FLANDERS' operations.
Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Sales to ensure project alignment with business strategy and customer expectations.
Provide clear, timely communication to leadership on project health, risks, and resource needs.
Serve as a champion for project management excellence and continuous learning within the organization.