Director, PMO Processes and Tools

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial, and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain and bring comfort to people globally. Our category-leading brands in compression, controls, software, and monitoring solutions deliver next-generation climate technology built for the needs of the world ahead.

About the role

The PMO Processes and Tools Director is a senior-level position responsible for establishing, implementing, and maintaining project management methodologies, standards, and tools within the organization. This role involves strategic planning, project governance, and resource management to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. Specifically, this role is responsible for maintaining Portfolio Prioritization Management Tools (PPM) and managing key project activation and resourcing requirements.

Cross-functionally, you will focus on successfully executing enterprise-wide programs through planning and implementation. You will play a critical role in communicating progress and maintaining visibility with regular updates to key business stakeholders and the Copeland executive team. As the connection point between the business, global program teams, and the internal communications team, you will ensure holistic change communication.

This is a hybrid role requiring in-office presence at least three days per week, with flexibility to adjust hybrid days based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning efforts and define project management methodologies, ensuring adherence to standardized best practices and organizational policies.
• Allocate resources across projects based on priorities, schedules, and budgets, including investing in project management software and archiving project data.
• Analyze and roll out PMO tools for planning, managing, and tracking projects, including conducting training for project management staff.
• Monitor project progress and compliance with organizational standards, reporting performance to the executive team and conducting performance reviews.
• Build cross-functional relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels within the organization.
• Facilitate and break down complex, ambiguous business problems into structured approaches and actions.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills when working with senior executives across various geographies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in a related industry position; program management experience is acceptable.
• Experience maturing a PMO and implementing PMO best practices.
• Demonstrated experience leading lean/operational excellence initiatives.
• High level of emotional intelligence, influencing skills, and communication skills to collaborate with key stakeholders, including senior executives.
• Strong business and financial acumen, including problem-solving, data analysis, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
• Proven track record in building cross-functional relationships and influencing others at different organizational levels.
• Strong facilitation, analytical, and presentation skills.
• Passion for building new capabilities and functions from the ground up.
• Flexibility and resilience to change and ambiguity.
• Entrepreneurial, self-starter mindset with the ability to work independently with limited information.
• Commitment to ethical solutions and unwavering integrity.
• PMP Certification (preferred).

Benefits

• Flexible and competitive benefits plans, including medical insurance, dental and vision coverage, and 401(k).
• Flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation, and holiday leave.

We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, from onboarding through senior leadership, to help them thrive personally and professionally.