Executive Director of Project Management

Verne Advanced Manufacturing is seeking an Executive Director of Project Management who will oversee all project and program execution across the organization. This role involves leading the enterprise Project Management Office (PMO) to ensure strategic initiatives are delivered on time and aligned with business objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement enterprise-wide project management strategies, frameworks, and governance models
• Align project portfolio with corporate strategy and business priorities
• Collaborate with executive leadership to translate strategic objectives into actionable programs and projects
• Ensure consistent and effective execution of projects across all business units
• Oversee the planning, prioritization, and execution of the organization’s project portfolio
• Ensure optimal allocation of resources across multiple projects and programs
• Monitor project timelines, budgets, scope, and deliverables to ensure successful completion
• Provide regular updates and strategic insights to senior leadership on project performance
• Establish and lead the Project Management Office (PMO) to standardize tools, processes, and best practices
• Implement project management methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid models
• Drive governance, reporting standards, and project documentation consistency
• Continuously improve PMO maturity and organizational project capabilities
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks across the portfolio
• Establish quality assurance frameworks to ensure deliverables meet defined standards
• Conduct project audits, reviews, and post-implementation evaluations
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations
• Define and monitor key project KPIs (e.g., on-time delivery, budget adherence, resource utilization, ROI)
• Develop dashboards and reporting systems for real-time visibility into project performance
• Drive data-driven decision-making to improve execution efficiency and outcomes
• Analyze project results to identify improvement opportunities and best practices
• Collaborate with product, operations, technology, finance, and HR teams to ensure project alignment and execution
• Establish cross-functional communication and coordination mechanisms
• Remove execution barriers and improve organizational agility
• Build and lead high-performing project management teams and promote a culture of accountability and excellence

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or above in Business Administration, Engineering, Project Management, or related fields
• Typically 18+ years of experience in project or program management, including 8+ years in senior leadership roles
• Proven experience managing large-scale, complex, cross-functional projects
• Demonstrated success in establishing or leading PMO functions
• MBA or equivalent advanced degree
• PMP or equivalent certification
• Experience in multinational organizations or large enterprises