Program Management Office Manager

About the role

Lead Programs. Align Teams. Deliver Results. 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.

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
• Own the strategy, governance, and performance of Scot Forge's Program Management Office
• Ensure successful execution of complex customer programs and strategic initiatives
• Develop PMO talent, processes, resource planning, and risk management
• Align across operations, engineering, sales, supply chain, quality, and finance
• Deliver on commitments, proactively manage risk, and create value for customers while supporting Scot Forge's long-term growth strategy

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Project Management, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
• 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in program management, project management, operations, or a related discipline

Qualifications

• PMP, PgMP, Lean Six Sigma, or related certifications are a plus
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship and able to pass a pre-employment hair-follicle drug screening

Skills

• 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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Profit sharing
• ESOP ownership
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays