Director, Project Management Office

HOLLINGSWORTH & VOSE COMPANY

East Walpole (MA)

On-site

USD 160,000 - 200,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Hollingsworth & Vose seeks a Director of Project Portfolio Management to lead the PMO and drive standardized processes across a multi-site portfolio. The role entails managing high-priority investigations, designing scalable governance, and guiding project teams in a build-and-run model.

Travel up to 10–20% to manufacturing sites and essential partners. Requires 10+ years in project/program management with leadership experience and proven PMO-building success.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
10+ years of experience in project/program management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Proven experience managing complex portfolios and leading PMO functions.

Responsibilities

Portfolio Oversight & Reporting - Own and maintain the overall health of the project portfolio, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
Develop and deliver regular portfolio performance reports to executive leadership.
Monitor project risks, dependencies, and resource allocation across the portfolio.
PMO Leadership - Design, build, and implement the company's project management processes, methodologies, templates, and governance frameworks from the ground up.
Select, configure, and deploy the project and portfolio management toolset and supporting infrastructure, including reporting and data standards.
Stand up the PMO operating model - intake, prioritization, stage gates, and escalation paths - and mature it as the portfolio grows.
Continuously improve PMO processes, templates, and governance frameworks once established.
Lead the development and delivery of project management training programs.
Promote adoption of project management best practices across the organization.
Includes providing guidance to IT Project Managers Resource & Performance Management - Track and optimize resource utilization across all projects.
Lead a team of full-time and contract Project Managers, the size of which will flex with project load; provide coaching, performance feedback, and professional development.
Determine appropriate staffing mix between full-time and contract resources and manage contractor onboarding, utilization, and performance.
Ensure consistent project delivery standards and effectiveness across teams.
Direct Project Management - Serve as Project Manager for Investigation projects, leading cross-functional teams from initiation through closure.
Define scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables for Investigation initiatives.
Manage stakeholder communications and ensure timely resolution of issues.

Skills

Leadership

PMO Leadership

Strategic planning

Agile

Lean

Risk management

Stakeholder management

MS Project

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's preferred

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Jira

Job description

H&V is a global leader in filtration and energy storage solutions. Our advanced materials are used in nearly every industry and touch every aspect of modern life. Wherever you work, live or travel, chances are an H&V solution is close by, contributing to a cleaner, healthier, more sustainable world. H&V serves the world from 13 strategically located facilities. Our footprint in the Americas, Europe and Asia lets us meet the unique requirements of global and regional customers efficiently, accurately and cost effectively, while capturing supply chain efficiencies. These advantages help make H&V a valuable partner and a true worldwide leader. Our success comes from our ability to adapt, our values and the people of H&V. We act with integrity, and we treat customers, partners and each other with dignity and respect. We live these values every day and could not have prospered for more than 200 years without them.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director of Project Portfolio Management is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing the health, performance, and governance of the organization’s project portfolio. This individual will lead the Project Management Office (PMO), ensuring consistent project execution through standardized processes, tools, and training. The role also includes direct project management responsibilities for high-priority Investigation projects. This is a build-and-run role: the successful candidate will first establish H&V's project management organizational capability – designing and implementing the processes, tools, governance, and supporting infrastructure required to manage a portfolio at scale – and will then lead the ongoing PMO function built on that foundation. Through leading the PMO, this role is integral in improving H&V’s organizational capabilities in project management.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Portfolio Oversight & Reporting - Own and maintain the overall health of the project portfolio, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
Develop and deliver regular portfolio performance reports to executive leadership.
Monitor project risks, dependencies, and resource allocation across the portfolio.
PMO Leadership - Design, build, and implement the company's project management processes, methodologies, templates, and governance frameworks from the ground up.
Select, configure, and deploy the project and portfolio management toolset and supporting infrastructure, including reporting and data standards.
Stand up the PMO operating model - intake, prioritization, stage gates, and escalation paths - and mature it as the portfolio grows.
Continuously improve PMO processes, templates, and governance frameworks once established.
Lead the development and delivery of project management training programs.
Promote adoption of project management best practices across the organization.
Includes providing guidance to IT Project Managers Resource & Performance Management - Track and optimize resource utilization across all projects.
Lead a team of full-time and contract Project Managers, the size of which will flex with project load; provide coaching, performance feedback, and professional development.
Determine appropriate staffing mix between full-time and contract resources and manage contractor onboarding, utilization, and performance.
Ensure consistent project delivery standards and effectiveness across teams.
Direct Project Management - Serve as Project Manager for Investigation projects, leading cross-functional teams from initiation through closure.
Define scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables for Investigation initiatives.
Manage stakeholder communications and ensure timely resolution of issues.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, ETC:

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
10+ years of experience in project/program management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Proven experience managing complex portfolios and leading PMO functions.
Demonstrated experience building a PMO or project management capability from the ground up, including standing up processes, tools, and governance in an organization with limited existing structure.

Skills & Competencies

Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
Expertise in project management methodologies (e.g., PMI, Agile, Lean).
Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in portfolio management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, etc.).

Preferred Certifications

PMP (Project Management Professional)
PgMP (Program Management Professional)
PMI-ACP or other Agile certifications

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTS

Must be comfortable working in a manufacturing environment

Travel of approximately 10-20% is expected, primarily to H&V manufacturing sites and customer or vendor locations

Pay Transparency Range

Pay Transparency Range: $160,000 - $200,000 USD Annually

Equal Opportunity Statement

Hollingsworth & Vose is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

Together, Our People Create Solutions for a Cleaner World

For over 200 years, Hollingsworth & Vose has been building advanced materials that power cleaner air, cleaner water, and healthier lives. But none of this happens without our people. At H&V, your career isn't just a job—it's an opportunity to grow, contribute, and create impact alongside a global team dedicated to solving the world's biggest challenges. We believe that when individuals grow, our ability to solve those challenges grows too.

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We invest in our people—recognizing your contributions, supporting your growth, and fostering a workplace where you're respected and your voice matters.

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Innovation at H&V means solving complex problems through collaboration and expertise. We develop advanced materials and technologies that help customers build cleaner futures.

About Hollingsworth & Vose A Global Leader in Filtration and Energy Storage Solutions

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