This role offers the rare opportunity to build project management capabilities from the ground up while leading high-impact initiatives that directly influence business growth, innovation, and operational excellence.
Position SummaryThe Senior Project Manager will provide oversight and governance for critical new business and new product development initiatives while developing the strategic roadmap for establishing a formal Project Management Office (PMO). Over the next six months, this individual will assess organizational needs, implement project management processes and tools, and create a scalable framework designed to support long-term growth.
Success in this role will be measured by project outcomes, process improvements, and the successful development of a PMO strategy that secures executive support and future investment. Strong performance may create opportunities for advancement into a senior leadership position.
Key Responsibilities- Establish and implement project management processes, tools, and systems for strategic business opportunities.
- Lead cross-functional execution of newly secured business initiatives to ensure successful implementation.
- Drive continuous process improvement and governance across project portfolios.
- Collaborate with commercial, operations, engineering, and leadership teams to ensure alignment and execution.
- Design and implement a comprehensive new product development (NPD) project framework.
- Develop project tracking, resource planning, capacity management, and reporting tools.
- Lead initial NPD initiatives while refining processes, templates, and governance standards.
- Ensure project compliance, transparency, and effective communication among stakeholders.
- Create scalable systems that support future product development efforts.
- Assess organizational project management capabilities and identify future-state requirements.
- Define the structure, governance model, and operational framework for a Project Management Office.
- Develop a strategic vision and implementation roadmap for PMO creation.
- Present recommendations and business cases to executive leadership.
- Support long-term execution plans spanning the next 12-24 months.
QualificationsRequired- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline, including:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Systems Engineering
- Aerospace Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Related Engineering Field
- 8+ years of project management, project development, or program management experience.
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional initiatives in a manufacturing, engineering, industrial, or technical environment.
- Strong process development, organizational change, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred- Experience establishing or improving PMO functions and project governance structures.
- Leadership or management experience with cross-functional teams.
- Experience supporting new product development and commercialization initiatives.
- PMP certification or equivalent project management credentials.
Work Environment- Primarily office-based with frequent interaction within a manufacturing environment.
- Regular exposure to production operations and engineering teams.
- Occasional exposure to manufacturing conditions including elevated noise levels and industrial equipment.
What Makes This Role Unique?- Opportunity to build a PMO from the ground up.
- High visibility with executive leadership.
- Significant influence on business growth and product innovation.
- Direct impact on organizational strategy and operational excellence.
- Clear path for future leadership advancement.
If you're a strategic project leader who enjoys building systems, driving change, and creating long-term organizational impact, we would love to hear from you.
