Director of PMO

About the role

Reporting to the VP of IT, the Director of PMO partners with Operations, Sales, Marketing, Finance, and IT to drive alignment, accountability, and successful delivery of key business initiatives. This hands-on leadership role establishes enterprise project management frameworks, governance processes, and execution cadences to ensure initiatives are well-defined, appropriately resourced, and delivered on time. The Director champions operational excellence, fosters organizational alignment, and continuously improves how strategic initiatives are planned, executed, and measured to maximize business impact.

Location

Onsite in Fort Wayne, IN. PTR is prioritizing candidates located in or willing to relocate to the Fort Wayne, IN market; exceptional remote candidates whose experience strongly aligns with the requirements may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

• Translate enterprise priorities into executable plans by defining scope, outcomes, milestones, and success metrics.
• Lead the structuring of initiatives that begin with incomplete input, creating clarity, alignment, and forward momentum across stakeholders.
• Proactively facilitate cross-functional conversations to define direction, align stakeholders, and drive decisions in ambiguous environments.
• Lead change management planning and execution across strategic initiatives; ensure leaders and teams are prepared, aligned, and supported to adopt new processes, systems, and ways of working.
• Partner across all business functions to ensure alignment, accountability, and progress; act as the central point of orchestration across initiatives to drive enterprise-wide execution.
• Establish and enforce consistent methods for scoping, planning, prioritization, execution, and tracking across all initiatives; implement disciplined governance and execution standards.
• Develop detailed road maps, manage dependencies, and assess resource needs across initiatives; ensure appropriate allocation and alignment of resources to strategic priorities.
• Own and lead execution cadences including standups, sprint planning, and weekly reviews; maintain consistent momentum and quickly surface and address blockers.
• Anticipate risks and proactively resolve issues impacting delivery using structured problem-solving and escalation when necessary.
• Provide concise, decision-ready updates to executive leadership, including initiative status, risks, tradeoffs, and required actions.
• Define and track KPIs and initiative health metrics; provide transparency into progress, throughput, and business impact.
• Conduct regular performance reviews across initiatives, adjusting priorities, resources, and plans to manage critical path risks.
• Continuously improve execution workflows, delivery methods, and PMO standards to increase efficiency and predictability.
• Ensure all initiatives are aligned to enterprise priorities and deliver measurable business value.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Project Management, or a related field.
• Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• 5+ years of experience leading complex, cross-functional strategic initiatives with a proven track record of successful delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to influence, align, and drive results across teams without direct authority.
• Strong facilitation and stakeholder management skills with the ability to bring clarity and direction in ambiguous environments.
• Experience leading organizational change management and driving adoption of new processes, systems, or initiatives.
• Deep knowledge of project management methodologies, governance frameworks, and portfolio execution.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and executive-level presentation skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Azure DevOps, Monday.com) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Results-driven with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Nice to have

• Experience in industrial equipment, fleet, manufacturing, rental, logistics, or other asset-intensive industries.
• Experience establishing or maturing a Project Management Office (PMO) and implementing governance frameworks.
• Certification in Agile, Scrum, Lean, Six Sigma, or Prosci Change Management.
• Experience with enterprise portfolio management (PPM) tools and resource planning.
• Master’s degree in business administration (MBA), Project Management, or a related field.

Benefits

• Premium healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision, mental health & virtual healthcare) starting day one.
• 401(k) matching and long-term financial planning support.
• Paid time off.
• Life, accidental death, and disability coverage.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• On-site CrossFit-style gym with a full-time personal trainer, group classes, virtual personal training, personalized workout plans, and nutrition coaching.
• PTR Swag & Uniform/Boot Allowance.
• On-site Micro-Markets stocked with snacks and essentials.
• Discounts on phone plans, supplier vehicles, mobile detailing, tools, and equipment.
• Additional partner and vendor discounts.
• Quarterly profit sharing after one year of employment.
• Use of Predictive Index behavioral assessment for team development and engagement.
• PTR Field Days & Team Events.
• The Extra Mile Recognition Program.
• PTR Text Alerts & Open Communication.