Director, PMO

GENERAL TOOL COMPANY; Reading (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership For All

Job summary

GTC seeks a Director, PMO to own program and project execution across the portfolio, reporting to the VP of PMO and partnering with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Finance. You’ll manage schedules, forecasts, and customer commitments with a disciplined, accountable program culture.

This leadership role includes direct management of Program/Project Managers, portfolio reviews, and enterprise-wide performance, with ownership included for all full-time employees under the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Program Management, Operations Management, or related field.
• Minimum eight years of progressive experience in program management or related operational roles.
• Experience managing multiple programs, complex contracts, or cross-functional teams.
• Experience coaching or developing Program/Project Managers.
• Experience in defense-related industries is a plus.
• Strong hands-on execution, scheduling, financial tracking, and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Leads day-to-day execution management of the program and project portfolio with accountability for schedules, forecasts, and commitments.
• Directly manages and develops Program and Project Managers with clear performance expectations.
• Implements PMO strategy, governance, systems, and processes in partnership with leadership.
• Drives disciplined execution using data-driven reviews, schedule & financial forecasting, and corrective action.
• Coordinates with cross-functional teams to align commitments with capabilities and objectives.
• Provides portfolio reporting and risk escalation with actionable improvement recommendations.
• Continuously improves PMO processes, tools, and metrics to strengthen predictability and customer satisfaction.
• Supports contract execution, proposals, and strategic opportunities by evaluating requirements and risks.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial forecasting

Schedule management

Risk mitigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Progressive program management experience

Job description

At GTC, program execution is what turns the commitments we make to our customers into the results we deliver. The Director, PMO is the leader who owns that execution day to day, across every program, every project, and every Program and Project Manager in the portfolio. Reporting to the VP of PMO and working side by side with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Finance, you’ll hold schedules, forecasts, and customer commitments to a high standard and build the kind of disciplined, accountable program culture that makes GTC increasingly formidable with every program we win.

This is a leadership role with real scope - direct management of Program and Project Managers, portfolio-level performance reviews, financial forecasting discipline, cross-functional risk resolution, and the PMO processes and metrics that keep execution predictable. If you’re a program leader who combines hands-on command of schedules and financials with the ability to coach a team and influence across functions, this is the seat built for you.

This position is bonus eligible because senior leaders who drive enterprise-wide performance and support business growth should share directly in the results they create. And through our Ownership For All program, that philosophy runs even deeper. Every eligible full-time employee receives an ownership stake in GTC. From day one, you’re not just joining the team. You’re becoming an owner. Your wins aren’t just good for the company. They’re good for you.

What You'll Do

• Leads day-to-day execution management of the company's program and project portfolio in partnership with the VP of PMO.
• Directly manages and develops Program and Project Managers establishing accountability for schedules, financial forecasts, customer commitments, contractual deliverables, and risk management.
• Implements PMO strategy, governance, systems, and processes established in partnership with the VP of PMO.
• Drives disciplined program execution through data-driven performance reviews, schedule management, financial forecasting, and corrective action.
• Coordinates with Operations, Engineering, Production Control, Planning, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, and Business Development to ensure program commitments are aligned with operational capabilities and business objectives.
• Provides the VP of PMO with accurate portfolio reporting, timely escalation of material risks, and actionable recommendations to improve execution and financial performance.

The Position

• Lead day-to-day execution management of the program portfolio, ensuring Program/Project Managers are accountable for contractual deliverables, schedules, financial forecasts, risks, and customer commitments.
• Directly manage, coach, and develop Program/Project Managers, establishing clear performance expectations and consistent program management practices.
• Ensure program schedules and delivery commitments are realistic, data-driven, and aligned with Operations, Engineering, Production Control, Planning, Supply Chain, and Quality.
• Drive program financial forecasting discipline, including revenue, costs, labor hours, profitability, and corrective actions for unfavorable performance trends.
• Lead program reviews and performance reporting, ensuring visibility into schedule, financial performance, risks, and corrective actions.
• Identify execution risks, resolve cross-functional issues, and drive recovery plans to protect customer commitments and business objectives.
• Monitor program resource requirements and workload conflicts, coordinating with functional leaders and escalating significant portfolio-level trade-offs to the VP of PMO.
• Provide the VP of PMO with timely, accurate assessments of program and portfolio performance, emerging risks, and recommendations for corrective action.
• Implement and continuously improve PMO processes, tools, and performance metrics to strengthen execution predictability, accountability, and customer satisfaction.
• Support contract execution, proposals, and strategic opportunities by evaluating program requirements, resource needs, schedules, and execution risks.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Program Management, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Minimum eight years of progressive experience in program management, project management, manufacturing, or related operational roles.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple programs, complex customer contracts, or cross-functional execution teams.
• Experience directly managing, coaching, or developing Program/Project Managers preferred.
• Experience in Department of Defense contract manufacturing, aerospace, or defense industries.
• Strong hands-on experience in program execution, integrated scheduling, critical path management, financial tracking, and risk mitigation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage program financial forecasts, identify unfavorable trends, and drive corrective action.
• Experience leading program reviews, developing dashboards and KPIs, and implementing standardized management processes.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and resolve execution issues without direct authority over all functional resources.
• Strong analytical, facilitation, problem-solving, and results-based management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex program issues into clear recommendations.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, respond effectively to changing business needs, and maintain accountability under pressure.

Why GTC

A PMO leadership role with true portfolio scope - you’ll own day-to-day execution, the performance of your Program and Project Managers, and the forecasting and reporting that keep the whole portfolio on track. A direct partnership with the VP of PMO and a genuine seat at the table where program and execution decisions are made. A company that has built quality into its identity and is investing in the leadership to scale it. And through Ownership For All, a real ownership stake in the organization you’re leading. From day one, you’re not just a position here. You’re an owner.

GTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. All applicants are considered based on experience and knowledge, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, marital status, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.