Victaulic · 1 month ago
Director of Project Management - Engineering
Northampton County, PA
Contract
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expVictaulic is a leading company in the engineering sector, seeking a Director of Project Management to transform and lead their Office of Project Management. The role involves overseeing a multi-level team, establishing project management frameworks, and driving innovation and operational excellence in product development initiatives.
IndustrialManufacturing
Hiring Manager
Judy Tierney, PRC, CIR, SHRM-TAS
Responsibilities
Define and execute a clear, scalable project management vision aligned with company growth and product development goals
Develop and implement enterprise-wide project management strategy for product development initiatives
Partner with leadership to align project management resourcing with business ranked priorities
Build and lead a center of excellence in project management, driving standardization and repeatable success across programs
Evaluate and optimize current tools, workflows, and team structure to increase cross-functional impact and program delivery
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team of project managers
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning within the Project Management Organization (PMO)
Build career paths, mentor high-potential talent, and create professional training and development programs for project management staff
Lead team performance management, resource planning, and hiring strategy
Oversee project portfolio management, including resource allocation, timeline optimization, and risk mitigation
Oversee planning and execution of complex, strategic programs—including New Product Development (NPD) and engineering innovation projects
Implement project management tools, systems, and reporting infrastructure
Drive product development processes and milestone reviews to ensure quality deliverables and timely product launches
Monitor project performance metrics and KPIs, providing regular executive reporting and insights
Drive accountability for delivery on scope, schedule, cost, and quality metrics across all projects
Work closely with Engineering, Product Management, Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, and Sales teams to ensure seamless project execution
Collaborate closely with functional areas to eliminate barriers and support integrated planning
Facilitate cross-functional communication and decision-making processes
Manage stakeholder relationships and expectations across all organizational levels
Serve as a change agent, leading initiatives to improve project governance, reporting, and decision-making
Identify opportunities to streamline product development processes and reduce time-to-market
Lead digital transformation initiatives within the PMO function
Actively work with the cross-functional team on enhanced functionality and adoption of our Project Portfolio Management software
Establish change-management processes for organizational and project-related changes
Identify and remove bottlenecks in execution through better tools, dashboards, communication flow, or team alignment
Champion cross-functional risk management and issue escalation protocols
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
MBA or advanced technical degree highly preferred
Minimum of 10 years of progressive project management experience, with at least 5 years in leadership roles
Extensive experience in new product development
Proven success managing large-scale, cross-functional teams and complex product development programs
Proven success in building and developing teams
Deep understanding of product development lifecycles and phase review processes
PMP, PgMP, or equivalent project management certification required
Exceptional leadership and team management capabilities
Strong business acumen
Excellent communication and presentation skills across all organizational levels
Deep understanding of product development life cycles, phased processes, and regulatory frameworks
Proficiency in project and portfolio management software and tools (e.g., Monday, Microsoft Project, Jira) and other enterprise project management systems
Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, facilitate decision-making, and manage competing priorities
Change management expertise and ability to drive organizational transformation
High emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, and exceptional communication skills
Skilled at translating complex technical information into clear, strategic insights for senior leadership
Preferred
Experience in mechanical product development, ideally within highly regulated or compliance-driven environments (e.g., industrial, construction, or OEM sectors)
Lean Six Sigma certification (Green or Black Belt) with demonstrated success applying continuous improvement methodologies to streamline project delivery and reduce operational waste
International project management experience, including managing international teams, navigating cross-cultural communication, and aligning deliverables across regions and time zones
Previous PMO establishment or transformation experience, including the development of standardized project frameworks, governance structures, and enterprise-wide reporting capabilities
Benefits
RELOCATION PACKAGE IS OFFERED FOR THIS ROLE
Company
Victaulic
Victaulic is a producer of mechanical and grooved pipe joining systems.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Rick Bucher
President & CEO
Joe Savage
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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