Project Management Director

Voltage Energy; Timberlake (NC); Vor Ort; USD 140.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Voltage LLC in the United States seeks a Director of Project Management to lead the PM function from intake through delivery and closeout. You will manage a team of project managers and drive cross‑functional alignment across Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Logistics, and Finance.

This role requires strategic leadership, risk management, and clear communication to ensure projects meet scope and schedule, achieve customer commitments, and protect profitability while

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of progressive project management experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing project teams.
• Experience leading complex manufacturing, energy, or technical projects.
• Experience with ERP systems and project reporting tools.
• PMP certification (preferred).
• Experience in manufacturing, renewable energy, electrical, or infrastructure industries (preferred).
• International manufacturing, supply chain, and logistics experience (preferred).

Aufgaben

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Project Managers.
• Oversee a portfolio of customer and internal projects from initiation through completion.
• Partner with Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, Logistics, and Finance to support project success.
• Establish standardized project management processes and reporting.
• Identify and mitigate risks and manage escalations.
• Coordinate project closeout activities and ensure profitability.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Communication

Problem solving

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

ERP systems

Project reporting tools

SAP

Jobbeschreibung

The Director of Project Management leads the Project Management function and is responsible for the successful execution of customer and internal projects from order intake through delivery and closeout. This role oversees a team of Project Managers, drives cross-functional alignment, and ensures projects are delivered on schedule, within scope, and in accordance with customer commitments and company objectives.

The Director serves as a key liaison between Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Logistics, Finance, and customers to resolve project challenges, manage risks, improve project performance, and drive operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Project Managers.
• Establish performance expectations, accountability measures, and development plans.
• Manage project assignments, workload balancing, and resource allocation.
• Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Project & Portfolio Management

• Oversee a portfolio of customer and internal projects from initiation through completion.
• Ensure projects have defined scope, schedules, milestones, risk assessments, and accountability.
• Monitor project performance, identify risks, and drive recovery plans when needed.
• Ensure project commitments align with operational capacity and customer requirements.

Customer & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as the senior escalation point for project-related issues and customer concerns.
• Partner with Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, Logistics, and Finance to support project success.
• Lead project reviews and provide accurate project status updates, forecasts, and risk assessments.
• Build strong customer relationships and ensure timely communication regarding schedules, changes, and project milestones.

Process Improvement & Governance

• Establish and standardize project management processes, reporting, and documentation.
• Ensure effective use of project management tools, ERP systems, and tracking methodologies.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on project execution, delivery performance, and customer satisfaction.
• Capture lessons learned and implement best practices across the organization.

Risk & Commercial Management

• Identify and mitigate schedule, quality, cost, and contractual risks.
• Manage scope changes, delivery adjustments, and escalation processes.
• Coordinate project closeout activities, customer acceptance, and documentation requirements.
• Support business decisions that protect project profitability and customer relationships.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of progressive project management experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing project teams or a project management function.
• Experience leading complex manufacturing, industrial, energy, construction, or technical projects.
• Demonstrated success managing project portfolios, customer escalations, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, risk management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and project reporting tools.

Preferred

• PMP certification.
• Experience within manufacturing, renewable energy, electrical, cable, harness, or infrastructure industries.
• SAP experience.
• International manufacturing, supply chain, and logistics experience.

Work Environment

• Primarily onsite role supporting office and manufacturing operations.
• Frequent collaboration with plant leadership and operational teams.
• Travel to customer sites and company facilities as needed.
• Fast-paced environment requiring effective management of multiple priorities and complex projects.

Additional Information

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The company does not provide sponsorship or transfer of employment visas now or in the future.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Voltage LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace for all employees.