AST · 2 months ago
Director of Project Management
Tacoma, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$170K/yr - $200K/yr
10+ years expAST is a company that enhances the efficiency and productivity of aseptic manufacturing processes for the Life Science Industry. The Director of Project Management is responsible for overseeing project planning, execution, and delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget while leading a team of project managers and controls professionals.
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Responsibilities
Develop and implement project management strategies, methodologies, and best practices across the organization
Lead and mentor a team of Project Managers and Project Controls professionals
Partner with senior leadership to prioritize and align project portfolios with business objectives
Oversee the successful execution of projects from initiation through close-out
Monitor project performance, identifying and resolving issues to ensure successful delivery
Support the development and continuous improvement of project governance frameworks
Lead the Project Controls team, ensuring robust cost, schedule, and risk controls are in place
Oversee development and maintenance of project schedules (Primavera P6, MS Project, etc.)
Manage the cost control process, including budgeting, forecasting, earned value analysis, and variance reporting
Ensure risk management practices are consistently applied across all projects
Review and approve project performance reports, dashboards, and KPIs
Recruit, train, and develop project management and project controls staff
Set clear performance expectations and conduct regular performance evaluations
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
Serve as the primary point of contact for key stakeholders regarding project performance
Facilitate effective communication across internal teams, clients, and vendors
Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations and reports on project status and performance
Occasional travel may be required to project sites or client meetings
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field
PMP or similar project management certification strongly preferred
10+ years of progressive experience in project management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
Proven experience in managing project controls teams and functions
Strong background in cost control, scheduling, and risk management
Exceptional leadership, team-building, and mentoring skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in project management and controls software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, Deltek, Oracle, or similar)
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Must be willing to take and successfully pass a drug test
Preferred
Master's degree
Experience in engineering, manufacturing, or large capital projects
Benefits
Medical (HSA & PPO)
Dental
Vision
Long/Short term disability
HSA account with employer contribution
401(K) (Traditional & Roth options) with up to 5% company match
Education Assistance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holiday
Bonus potential
Company
AST
AST is a technology leader specializing in advanced aseptic filling and closing systems.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Marchesini Group
2025-12-09Corporate Round
Leadership Team
Joe Hoff
Chairman and CEO
Jacob Stephen
Chief Operations Officer
Recent News
2025-08-08
2023-11-08
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