Job Description

Director of Project Management – Integrated Solutions

Greater Akron, OH

A growing, multi-site manufacturer and systems integrator serving industrial infrastructure and energy markets is seeking a Director of Project Management to lead, stabilize, and scale its project execution function.

This is not a traditional PM leadership role. It’s a build + fix + scale opportunity within a high-growth business unit delivering engineered-to-order, prefabricated systems that support energy and utility infrastructure.

⚡ What makes this role unique:

• Opportunity to build and lead a centralized PM function in a scaling business unit
• High impact on improving execution, alignment, and operational performance
• Exposure to complex infrastructure supporting energy and utility systems
• Environment combining manufacturing, engineering, and project delivery

Job Description

This role owns end-to-end project execution across a portfolio of complex, multi-component systems. You will lead the transformation of a fragmented PM structure into a centralized, scalable, and high-performing function across multiple operating locations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and develop the Project Management organization, including team structure, hiring, and performance management
• Own project delivery from handoff through execution, delivery, and closeout
• Drive improvements in schedule adherence, cost control, forecasting, and risk management
• Build and standardize project management processes, tools, and reporting across locations
• Support the rollout and optimization of ERP-driven project and procurement workflows
• Oversee procurement coordination tied to projects, including vendor management and long-lead tracking
• Strengthen supplier relationships to improve cost, quality, and delivery performance
• Partner cross-functionally with sales, engineering, operations, and procurement to ensure alignment
• Develop repeatable execution models to support scalability and growth

This role sits at the intersection of project management, operations, and supply chain , with direct impact on execution performance and profitability.

Requirements

• 7–10+ years of project management leadership experience in an industrial or project-based environment
• Proven experience building PM teams, systems, and processes within a growing or evolving organization
• Strong background in project execution, including scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and risk mitigation
• Experience working cross-functionally across engineering, operations, and supply chain
• Working knowledge of procurement, purchasing, and vendor management
• Experience managing projects across multiple sites
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Preferred:

• Background in power conversion, electrical infrastructure, precast, modular, or prefabricated systems
• Experience with ERP implementation or business process transformation
• PMP or similar certification

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