Program Management Director

Overview

Lead program management for large industrial projects across multiple facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• scope definition
• site leadership
• resource management
• strategic planning
• project execution
• program management

Tasks

We’re seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to direct a high-performing Program Management organization within a rapidly growing industrial manufacturing business. This individual will oversee complex, large-scale projects that support the design, construction, and delivery of critical infrastructure systems across multiple facilities. As Program Management Director, you will lead a broad portfolio of customer projects and internal initiatives across engineering, operations, and service delivery. You’ll bring strong leadership, analytical thinking, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, and profitably while driving long-term business growth. -Partner with Sales, Engineering, and Operations teams to define scope, pricing, and delivery frameworks for engineered-to-order industrial solutions. -Serve as a visible onsite leader across multiple Wisconsin facilities, fostering collaboration between office and production teams. -Oversee the Project Management and Site Services teams (totaling 30–40 professionals), ensuring effective resource allocation, risk mitigation, and compliance with safety and quality standards. -Lead strategic planning and roadmap development for the business, including long-term product and service direction. -Mentor and develop team members through structured performance management, competency assessments, and professional development planning. -Champion program and project execution strategy—driving customer satisfaction, schedule adherence, and financial performance across 100+ active projects. -Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and high engagement across the organization. -Partner with Marketing and Sales to capture Voice of Customer insights and translate them into product improvements and go-to-market strategies.

Requirements

• pmp
• lean
• 15+ years
• program management
• engineering
• risk management

What You Bring

-Proven success leading large, multi-disciplinary teams and driving cross-functional alignment. -15+ years of experience in Program Management, Product Management, or Engineering within a manufacturing or industrial setting. -Exceptional communication, business acumen, and problem-solving skills with the ability to influence at all organizational levels. -Strong understanding of contract management, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management principles. -Experience supporting infrastructure, power, or data center-related projects is a plus. -PMP certification and familiarity with Lean or Continuous Improvement methodologies preferred. -Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (MBA or advanced technical degree preferred).

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