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FLANDERS · 1 day ago

Director of the Project Management Office (PMO)

Evansville, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

FLANDERS is a world leader in renewing machines for heavy industry, specializing in intricate applications. The Director of the Project Management Office (PMO) provides strategic and operational leadership for project execution, overseeing a team of project managers and ensuring projects align with company objectives while driving consistency and performance across functions.

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Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of project managers and project coordinators to ensure successful delivery of projects across engineering, manufacturing, and field operations

Oversee project portfolio performance, ensuring milestones, budgets, and deliverables are met

Serve as a key partner to executive leadership in prioritizing and resourcing projects across the organization

Establish and maintain standardized PMO methodologies, templates, and tools to ensure consistent project planning, execution, and reporting

Implement and oversee stage-gate process for new projects and product development initiatives

Drive cross-functional alignment on project requirements, deliverables, and accountability across departments

Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards to monitor and communicate project performance to stakeholders

Identify systemic challenges and process inefficiencies across the project lifecycle and partner with functional leaders to implement improvements

Lead post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and integrate findings into future project management practices

Support enterprise-level improvement initiatives that enhance collaboration, efficiency, and profitability across FLANDERS' operations

Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Sales to ensure project alignment with business strategy and customer expectations

Provide clear, timely communication to leadership on project health, risks, and resource needs

Serve as a champion for project management excellence and continuous learning within the organization

Qualification

PMP CertificationProject ManagementLeadershipProcess ImprovementProject Management SoftwareStakeholder ManagementTeam DevelopmentBusiness AcumenCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field required

Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in project management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environments

Proven experience establishing or leading a PMO function

Exceptional leadership and team development skills with the ability to motivate and influence at all levels

Strong business acumen and understanding of project financials, cost control, and resource allocation

Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Ability to identify, analyze, and drive process improvement opportunities across complex workflows

Proficient in project management software and enterprise reporting tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Power BI, ERP systems)

Preferred

PMP or equivalent project management certification preferred

Experience managing large, cross-functional capital or product development projects in industrial, mining, or heavy equipment sectors strongly preferred