Program Management Director
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.
Role Overview
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.
Responsibilities
- Champion program and project execution strategy—driving customer satisfaction, schedule adherence, and financial performance across 100+ active projects.
- Partner with Sales, Engineering, and Operations teams to define scope, pricing, and delivery frameworks for engineered-to-order industrial solutions.
- Lead strategic planning and roadmap development for the business, including long-term product and service direction.
- 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.
- Serve as a visible onsite leader across multiple Wisconsin facilities, fostering collaboration between office and production teams.
- Partner with Marketing and Sales to capture Voice of Customer insights and translate them into product improvements and go-to-market strategies.
- Mentor and develop team members through structured performance management, competency assessments, and professional development planning.
- Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and high engagement across the organization.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (MBA or advanced technical degree preferred).
- 15+ years of experience in Program Management, Product Management, or Engineering within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
- Proven success leading large, multi-disciplinary teams and driving cross-functional alignment.
- 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.
- Exceptional communication, business acumen, and problem-solving skills with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
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