Director, Project Management

Main Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of global operations projects and strategic initiatives across functions and regions;
• Establish and enforce project governance, methodologies, and performance standards to ensure consistent execution;
• Monitor project progress, risks, and dependencies, ensuring timely resolution and delivery against commitments.

Transformation & Strategic Initiatives

• Lead cross-functional initiatives related to operational improvement, organizational transformation, and business growth;
• Translate strategic priorities into structured project plans, milestones, and deliverables;
• Ensure alignment of project outcomes with enterprise objectives and financial targets;
• Lead and coordinate project management activities for post-acquisition integration, ensuring alignment of timelines, deliverables, and stakeholders.

PMO Leadership & Capability Building

• Build and lead the Project Management Office (PMO), including tools, templates, and reporting frameworks;
• Develop project management capabilities across the organization, including training, coaching, and best practice deployment;
• Standardize reporting, dashboards, and governance routines to improve transparency and decision-making.

Stakeholder & Executive Communication

• Provide regular updates to senior leadership and executive stakeholders on project status, risks, and outcomes;
• Facilitate governance forums, steering committees, and executive reviews;
• Ensure strong cross-functional alignment across all stakeholders involved in projects and integration activities.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred; PMP or equivalent certification preferred.
• Experience: 10–15+ years of experience in project or program management; experience leading large-scale, cross-functional initiatives and integration programs; proven track record delivering complex transformation and integration projects; experience in industrial, manufacturing, photonics or high-tech environments preferred.
• Skills & Competencies: Strong project and program management expertise; ability to manage complex, cross-functional initiatives; strong execution discipline and organizational skills; excellent stakeholder management and communication; strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.