Sterling Engineering · 7 hours ago
Director of Project Management
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$160K/yr - $200K/yr
5+ years expSterling Engineering is seeking a hands-on Program Manager to lead complex manufacturing projects while overseeing a growing Project Management function. This role involves managing the entire project lifecycle, engaging directly with customers, and mentoring a team of Project Managers in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
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Hiring Manager
Max Francis
Responsibilities
Own the full lifecycle of manufacturing projects from kickoff through completion, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives are met
Serve as the primary customer-facing escalation point for complex and high-visibility projects
Build and maintain strong client relationships, managing expectations and resolving issues proactively
Negotiate change orders, delivery schedules, and project adjustments on complex programs
Partner with Business Development and Estimating during pre-award and post-award project negotiations
Maintain a strong on-site presence, regularly engaging on the machining/manufacturing floor to support execution and problem-solving
Work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and quality teams to ensure seamless project execution
Participate in high-level supplier and vendor discussions and negotiations as needed
Lead, mentor, and oversee existing Project Managers while helping build and scale the Project Management team
Provide direct supervision to 2–3 Project Managers initially, with responsibility to grow the function over time
Partner closely with the PMO to align standards, tools, and reporting across projects
Hire, train, and develop project management staff, conducting performance reviews and supporting professional growth
Establish and standardize project management best practices across the organization
Develop and implement project management processes that support consistent, high-quality delivery
Create systems to track project workloads, resource balancing, and team capacity
Establish and monitor key project and department metrics, including cost, schedule, and profitability
Conduct cost analysis and profitability reviews for assigned programs
Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to project execution and PMO effectiveness
Approximately 25% travel to customer sites and project locations across the United States
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related technical field
5+ years of experience in project or program management within a manufacturing environment
2+ years of experience leading or supervising project management teams
Strong customer-facing skills with experience managing high-stakes projects and escalations
Comfortable working in a machining or manufacturing floor environment
Proven ability to lead through challenges and maintain composure when issues arise
Willingness to work fully onsite in Dallas, TX (no remote)
Preferred
Experience within the power, industrial, or heavy manufacturing industries
PMP certification or formal project management training (preferred, not required)
Experience building or scaling a PMO or project management function
Benefits
15% bonus
Company
Sterling Engineering
Sterling Engineering is an engineering company providing technical recruitment and engineering project services.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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