Director, Program Management Office

CIRCOR International, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

CIRCOR International, Inc. is seeking a Director of the Program Management Office (PMO) to lead a multi-site PMO across three locations, drive governance, and manage a portfolio of Navy and maritime programs through full lifecycle.

The role focuses on translating customer requirements, aligning IPT teams, and delivering on-time performance while driving continuous improvement in PMO maturity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Engineering, Business, Operations, Project Management, or related field.
• MBA preferred; PMP certification preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive project, program, or portfolio management experience.
• 7+ years leading program management teams; experience with U.S. Navy, maritime, defense, or engineered products markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multi-site PMO supporting three operating locations.
• Establish PMO governance, standards, reporting, and portfolio management processes.
• Lead a portfolio of U.S. Navy and maritime programs through the full lifecycle.
• Capture customer requirements and ensure effective translation and flow-down to Engineering, Procurement, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain organizations.
• Establish clear expectations within IPT teams and drive accountability for execution.
• Serve as executive point of contact for strategic customers and key programs.
• Drive customer intimacy, on-time delivery, and lead-time improvement initiatives.
• Champion continuous improvement and PMO maturity.
• 50% travel required.

Skills

PMO Leadership

Portfolio Management

Cross-functional Leadership

Risk Management

Process Improvement

Executive Stakeholder Management

Navy/Maritime Domain

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, Project Management, or related field

MBA

PMP Certification

Job description

Director, Program Management Office (PMO)

Organizational Structure

Business: CIRCOR Navy (US)

Products: Leslie Controls | Portland Valve | Warren Pumps | IMO Pumps

Location: Tampa, FL / Monroe, NC / Warren, MA

Reporting To: Vice President of Business Development & PMO

Direct Reports: IPT Leaders

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multi‑site PMO supporting three operating locations.
• Establish PMO governance, standards, reporting, and portfolio management processes.
• Lead a portfolio of U.S. Navy and maritime programs through the full lifecycle.
• Capture customer requirements and ensure effective translation and flow‑down to Engineering, Procurement, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain organizations.
• Establish clear expectations within IPT teams and drive accountability for execution.
• Serve as executive point of contact for strategic customers and key programs.
• Drive customer intimacy, on‑time delivery, and lead‑time improvement initiatives.
• Champion continuous improvement and PMO maturity.

Key Performance Indicators

• Customer intimacy and satisfaction
• On‑time delivery performance
• Lead‑time reduction
• Program schedule performance
• Risk mitigation effectiveness
• Employee development and engagement

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, Project Management, or related field.
• MBA preferred.
• PMP preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive project, program, or portfolio management experience.
• 7+ years leading program management teams.
• Experience supporting U.S. Navy, maritime, defense, industrial manufacturing, or engineered products markets.

Travel

• 50% travel required.

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