Job Description
Job Description
About the Organization
This opportunity is with a growing, private equity–backed manufacturing company that produces specialized industrial materials. The business is entering a significant expansion phase, with new investments in scale, market diversification, and operational excellence.
The organization operates with a lean and fast-paced culture that values initiative, collaboration, and practical execution. As part of its strategic growth, a centralized Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) is being developed to lead key enterprise initiatives across operations, manufacturing, and new business development.
About the Role
The Senior Project Manager will be a critical part of the newly established EPMO, responsible for converting strategic priorities into actionable outcomes. This individual will lead high-impact, cross-functional initiatives spanning integration, manufacturing optimization, and business growth programs.
This is an ideal position for someone who enjoys both structure and creativity — a professional who can build clarity in ambiguous settings, align diverse teams, and ensure major projects progress efficiently in a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage complex, enterprise-level projects across operations, engineering, and supply chain.
- Translate strategic goals into detailed project plans with clear deliverables and measurable results.
- Apply both traditional project management and Agile practices (such as iterative planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives) based on project needs.
- Drive collaboration across departments, ensuring alignment and accountability.
- Identify interdependencies, assess risks, and develop proactive mitigation strategies.
- Communicate progress, challenges, and priorities to executive sponsors and key stakeholders.
- Develop templates, tools, and best practices that contribute to the maturity of the EPMO function.
- Act as a change agent, helping teams adopt new ways of working while maintaining a focus on outcomes.
Minimum Qualifications
10+ years of project management experience in manufacturing, operations, or similarly complex environments (including 3+ years leading cross-functional initiatives outside of IT).Strong track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously and balancing strategic and tactical objectives.Demonstrated experience working in both structured and evolving environments.Skilled at integrating traditional and Agile methodologies to fit team maturity and project complexity.Bachelor’s degree required.PMP, CSP, or equivalent project management certification required.Proficiency with project management tools such as Planner, Jira, or similar.Preferred Qualifications
Experience in private equity–backed, R&D-driven, or industrial / manufacturing settings.Familiarity with design thinking or customer-centered approaches to innovation.Strong interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills across functions and levels.Who You Are
A process builder who thrives on developing structure within emerging functions.Adaptable and solution-oriented, comfortable with changing priorities.Highly organized and pragmatic, balancing rigor with flexibility.Effective in leading diverse teams and influencing without direct authority.Results-driven, focused on delivering business impact rather than process for its own sake.Why Join
High Impact : Lead initiatives that directly influence enterprise strategy and growth.Visibility : Partner closely with executive sponsors and senior leadership.Opportunity : Shape and establish the EPMO’s foundational practices.Culture : Collaborative, lean, and results-oriented environment focused on progress and problem-solving.