Project Management Director

SUMMARY

The Project Management Director, Americas is responsible for driving revenue and profitability for the business Hub and is a key member of the leadership team. The Project Management Director sets the course, and strategic roadmap to accomplish the business goals in support of our customers, levering experience, knowledge, and leadership skills.

The Project Management Director, plays a critical role in advancing the capabilities and effectiveness of the project management team. This position is responsible for driving project results within project execution, project controls, and manufacturing support. This role provides the overall leadership and strategy to a team project managers executing projects globally in close collaboration with project financial controlling team. Oversees critical path actions, risks and contingencies in support of the project management team and their activities including verification of budgets, communication plans, financial reporting, resource planning and project close out activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Assumes responsibility for ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of the Project Execution Department:

a. Formulating departmental goals, strategies, and operating policies and procedures and directing implementation of approved changes.

b. Coaching for success and managing performance to transform the Project Execution Organization into a highly efficient and effective unit.

c. Careful management of resources to ensure utilization and absorption levels are maintained through effective monitoring of staffing levels and financial requirements.

d. Hands on approach and leading from the front to increase accountability and performance.

e. Apply principals of continuous improvement to drive efficiency and excellence in project execution.

• P & L responsibility with associated commercial and financial accountability including revenue
• Create structure, tools, processes, training and cadence to drive visibility and accountability for meeting project schedule, budget and scope commitments.
• Responsible for oversight of portfolio of projects ranging from low to high complexity from the quoting phase, execution, start-up/commissioning, and warranty period for Municipal, Energy and Industrial customers
• Contributes to and reviews the project proposal and plan to establish timeframe, procedures for accomplishing the project, resource requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of the project
• Ability to leverage process improvements/optimizations to convert strategic vision into execution and deliver results.
• Actively support team members in an environment of inclusion, open discussion, and results-driven collaboration.
• Chair weekly Master Schedule and Project Financial Review meetings to track schedule, scope and financial performance of the project team and make course corrections accordingly to meet company goals.
• Prepares weekly revenue and profitability forecasts, as well as monthly rolling forecast for review with Executive leadership.
• Oversee cost structures, scope changes, material tracking, and manufacturing activities relative to projects schedules.
• Manage Department budgets and Outsourced Services in support of project deliverables.
• Responsible for day-to-day leadership and development of the project management and project controls teams, including monitoring action plans and performance toward achieving key performance indicators.
• Controls and monitors job cost and schedules to meet contractual and budgetary commitments.
• Analyzes technology trends, human resource needs, and market demand to plan projects.
• Evaluates and recommends purchase of cost reduction tools and capital.
• Reports directly to North America General Manager
• Understands and adheres to all company health and safety procedures as they relate to essential job functions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven track record of leading project execution organizations through clear KPIs and quantifiable results.

• Agent of change and driver of accountability through coaching, empowerment, and structure

• Expert in stakeholder management with extensive experience in managing challenging stakeholders and able to coach and advise others in this area.

• Experience of implementing successful project performance improvement activities and techniques.

• Able to drive cash flow management as well as projection/forecast of cost at completion.

• Highly organized with high attention to detail, and excellent communicator.

• Ability to maintain focus in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and direct reports spread across three manufacturing facilities.

• Understanding of impact of Project Execution on the P&L and knowledge of financial metrics.

• Present leader based in our Houston manufacturing facility with frequent travel to other two sites. to connect with team members and foster uniformity in culture of excellence.

• High proficiency with MS Office tools including Excel, Power Point and Word.

• Problem solving and analytical approach with sound business acumen is essential.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field from an accredited curriculum. 10 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. MBA is a plus.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

PMP or ability to obtain certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.