Modine Manufacturing Company · 2 weeks ago
PLC Excellence Program Director (PMO)
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expModine Manufacturing Company is a global leader in thermal management solutions, dedicated to engineering a cleaner, healthier world. The PLC Excellence Program Director will design, deploy, and institutionalize the Project Lifecycle (PLC) Process while preparing the organization for a future PMO/PPM platform rollout.
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Responsibilities
Design the end-to-end PLC Process grounded in APQP: phases, gates, entry/exit criteria, deliverable quality checks, and artifacts (charter, DFMEA/PFMEA hooks, V&V plans, PPAP as applicable)
Own the Phase-Gate Review process and cadence; chair preparation; ensure decisions, risks, and actions are documented and traceable
Create, publish, and maintain SOPs, work instructions, checklists, and templates with version control and change history
Develop a blended learning strategy: self-paced microlearning, job aids, and live workshops for advanced topics
Facilitate and/or build role-based curricula for PMs, Tech Leads, Product Managers, Quality, Ops, Finance and other applicable workstreams/functional areas
Track adoption: module completion, assessment scores, application in projects; drive continuous improvement feedback loops
Standardize the project financial toolkit, tracking method, and benefits realization
Review costed BOMs, make/buy assumptions, and sensitivity cases with Engineering, Sourcing, and Finance; ensure gate-ready economics
Lead the PPM readiness assessment (process, data model, governance, integrations); document requirements and selection criteria
Drive vendor scan/shortlist and partner with IT for RFP/selection in 2026
Plan phased rollout and change management to ensure adoption; define data/metadata standards from day one
Be a “leader–doer” in year one: personally author critical SOPs/templates, facilitate hard reviews, and model high standards
Influence without adding friction: offload work from busy SMEs by drafting high-quality materials and only demanding precise inputs/approvals
Partner tightly with Product Management, Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to align PLC with real-world constraints
Qualification
Required
10+ years in PMO/Program Management for complex engineered products; 5+ years designing or running gated PLC/APQP processes
Proven record authoring SOPs/templates and standing up governance with measurable adoption
Manufacturing + NPI experience; familiarity with APQP/PPAP, PMP Life Cycle Process, Phase-Gate Process deliverables is the must
Strong financial acumen, can build/assess business cases, define and manage financial projects KPIs standards
Change leadership (e.g., ADKAR) and facilitation skills; capable of training/coaching diverse audiences globally
Bachelor's in Engineering, Operations, or related; MBA or equivalent experience preferred. PMP/PgMP, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt a plus
Preferred
MBA or equivalent experience preferred
PMP/PgMP, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt a plus
Benefits
Competitive health, dental & vision insurance coverage
Employee Assistance Program
Maternity Leave (12 weeks at 100% pay)
8 weeks of short term disability leave paid at 100%
4 weeks of paid parental leave paid at 100%
Paternity Leave (4 weeks at 100% pay)
401k Retirement plan and company paid match
Life Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Short Term Disability (company paid)
Long Term Disability
Competitive time-off policies
Tuition Reimbursement
Company
Modine Manufacturing Company
Modine Manufacturing Company has applied innovative thermal technology to meet customer's needs.
10001+ employees
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Leadership Team
Neil Brinker
President and CEO
Michael B. Lucareli
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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