Director of Project Management Office

BrainWorks; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company is seeking a Director of Project Management Office to lead strategic initiatives during a phase of explosive growth. This high-impact role involves overseeing the PMO function, ensuring operational excellence and driving innovation across product development and transformations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in project management in CPG or FMCG.
• Proven success building PMO functions.
• Deep expertise in quality systems and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end execution of cross-functional initiatives.
• Lead PMO governance and establish project standards.
• Drive innovation with successful product launches.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Cross-Functional Influence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations

MBA or PMP

Job description

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Industry 1: Dairy

Industry 2: Food & Beverages

Industry 3: Food Production

Job ID: 38548383005

Category: Sales and Marketing

Location: Chicago, IL

Our client is an explosive-growth FMCG company that’s on a rocket ship trajectory—up 20% in Q1 alone. With a beloved, household-name brand and incredible market momentum, this is an exciting opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role at a company that’s scaling fast and thinking big.

We’re seeking a Director of the Project Management Office (PMO) to lead the strategic execution of cross-functional initiatives during this exciting phase of hyper-growth. This individual will build and manage the PMO function, implement governance frameworks, and drive a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement. This role is ideal for a strategic leader who thrives in high-growth environments and is excited to make a significant, lasting impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the end-to-end execution of enterprise-wide, cross-functional initiatives—from new product development to digital transformation and ERP rollouts.
• Lead PMO governance, establishing best-in-class project standards, portfolio prioritization, and resource alignment tied to company strategy.
• Drive innovation by enabling successful product launches through seamless cross-functional collaboration across R&D, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Operations.
• Oversee enterprise change and transformation efforts, including risk management, compliance, and organizational readiness.
• Act as a critical thought partner to executive leadership, ensuring transparency, alignment, and delivery of measurable results.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related discipline (MBA or PMP a plus).
• 10+ years of experience in project management in CPG, FMCG, food production, or regulated industries.
• Proven success building PMO functions and leading high-stakes, cross-functional projects.
• Deep expertise in quality systems and regulatory compliance (e.g., FSMA, HACCP, BRC).
• Experience qualifying and managing third-party manufacturers and repackers.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional influence skills.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, matrixed global environments with ambitious growth targets.
  
  

BrainWorks is a leading executive search firm that excels in delivering top-tier talent to drive sales and marketing success. Our Sales & Marketing Practice specializes in identifying high-performing professionals who can elevate your business outcomes.

From mid-level managers to C-suite executives, we partner with clients across industries to place leaders in key roles, including sales, marketing, business development, and product management.

BrainWorks prides itself on quality, speed, and results, powered by our proven process refined over 30 years. Partnering with BrainWorks means gaining a trusted ally who is passionate about your success. Visit us at brainworksinc.com.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Dairy Product Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Services, and Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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