Director, Project Management Office (PMO)

Southwire Company; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Matching

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Advancement & Professional Growth

Job summary

Southwire Company is seeking a Director of the PMO to lead large, cross-plant projects and establish a world-class Project Management Office.

The role focuses on standardized processes, governance, and digital tooling to drive productivity and insightful decision-making across Southwire’s businesses.

Ideal candidates have a senior PMO background, PMP certification, and a track record of developing project management competencies and career paths.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; PMP or related certification preferred.
• 8–11 years of project management experience in a complex, multi-plant environment.
• Experience leading a PMO, governance, and digital tool deployment.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the PMO function across the organization.
• Develop scalable project processes and templates for standardization.
• Deploy digital solutions and project management software to consolidate control.
• Govern project governance and ensure stakeholder alignment.
• Support talent development, recruitment, and career progression in PMO.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Project Lifecycle

PMO Governance

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Team Building

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's degree

PMP Certification

Tools

PMO Software

Job description

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Director, Project Management Office (PMO)

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools andjobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner.We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuitionreimbursement andunlimited growth opportunities. Ourmore thanseven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developinginnovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardshipand enhancing the well-being ofthe communitiesin which we work and live.How will you power what’spossible?

Location:Cofer Center

Job Summary

The Project Management Office (PMO) Director will lead and manage large, complex projects that span multiple plants within the organization. The PMO Director will be responsible for establishing the Project Management Office function and working in collaboration with project-based businesses across Southwire to deliver the foundational elements for achieving and sustaining world-class project performance. In conjunction with others, the PMO Director will institute the processes necessary for effective management of projects, and will select, deploy, and continually improve supporting procedures and software solutions that boost project-related business insight, improve decision-making, and drive productivity gains. Finally, the Director will be core to developing Project Management competence and will work with the businesses and P&C to ensure recruiting, training, and career advancement are supportive of the mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish PMO Function:â¯Develop and implement the Project Management Office function that covers the entirety of the project value chain from developing winning project proposals to final project close-out with the customer. The Function will collaborate with the business and other key functions to deliver on its objectives.
• Process Development:â¯Create and establish a scalable and standardized gated âProject Processâ for managing projects of various sizes and complexities while ensuring consistency, efficiency, and meeting commitments is universal across the project portfolio.
• Procedure Development:â¯Deploy detailed procedures and templates necessary to cover all aspects of the âProject Processâ, including scope, schedule, cost, quality, resource, change, and overall risk management. In addition, procedures should be established for project team design with project-related role descriptions, effective teambuilding (both internally and with the customer), and communications during project delivery.
• Digital Deployment:â¯Select and deploy supporting digital solutions, including automation, AI, and project management software(s), that deliver a consolidated toolkit for managing both individual projects and the overall project portfolio.
• Stakeholder Management:â¯Deploy project governance that ensures timely and effective input from all necessary stakeholders, both internal and external, during the planning and execution of a project.
• Continuous Improvement:â¯Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to enhance project management practices.
• Contract Review and Administration: The PMO Director will be consulted on an as-needed basis during contract reviews and negotiations. The process by which existing and new contracts are reviewed and risk-assessed during proposal development and project execution is to be established by the PMO Function in conjunction with Legal.
• Project Management Competence: The PMO Director will be responsible for the overall development of project management competence in relevant Southwire businesses. As the Center of Excellence for project management, the PMO function will develop and deliver competency development programs to cover training for all levels of Project Manager. Additionally, the PMO Function is responsible for developing the Project Management job family to provide a standardized basis for competency development and career path planning/advancement.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards
• Manages staff performance and development, coaching team members to achieve their full potential in contributing to the department's goals.

Required Education & Experience

Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Years of Experience: 8-11 Years

Project Management Experience

Preferred Education & Experience

Minimum Education Level: Masterâs degree Licenses/Certificates: PMP Certification Years of Experience: 12-14 Years

Spans of Control

Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members: Yes Number of Direct Reports: 5-10

Travel

Travel: Domestic - up to 50% of time

Physical Requirements

Driving: 10% Standing: 10% Sitting: 75% Walking: 5%

Working Conditions

OfficePlant/Warehouse Floor

Equipment

Computer/KeyboardSafety GlassesSafety ShoesSafety Vest

Business Insights

Communicates Effectively

Drives Results

Manages Ambiguity

Manages Complexity

Values Differences

Skills

Critical Thinking

Workflow Management

Relationship Building

Business Acumen

Strategic Thinking

Analytical Skills

Project Implementation

Project Scoping

Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology

Project Management Life Cycle

Benefits We Offer:

• 401k with Matching
• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
• & More

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.