Director of the Project Management Office (PMO) Job at FLANDERS, Evansville, IN

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  • FLANDERS
  • Evansville, IN

Job Description

Who We Are:

FLANDERS is a world leader in renewing machines for heavy industry, specializing in the largest and most intricate applications. Our expertise encompasses distributing, servicing, repairing, designing, and manufacturing electric rotating machines. Additionally, we take pride in offering cutting-edge AI-powered condition-based monitoring, customized controls, seamless systems integration, and advanced automation solutions.

What We Are Looking For:

The Director of the Project Management Office (PMO) at FLANDERS provides strategic and operational leadership for project execution across the organization. This role oversees a team of project managers and is responsible for establishing, standardizing, and continuously improving project management processes, tools, and reporting practices. The Director ensures projects are completed on time, on budget, and in alignment with company objectives, while driving consistency, accountability, and performance across all functions involved in project execution—from engineering and manufacturing to testing, installation, and customer delivery.

What You Will Do:

Leadership & Oversight

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of project managers and project coordinators to ensure successful delivery of projects across engineering, manufacturing, and field operations.
  • Oversee project portfolio performance, ensuring milestones, budgets, and deliverables are met.
  • Serve as a key partner to executive leadership in prioritizing and resourcing projects across the organization.

Process and Governance

  • Establish and maintain standardized PMO methodologies, templates, and tools to ensure consistent project planning, execution, and reporting.
  • Implement and oversee stage-gate process for new projects and product development initiatives.
  • Drive cross-functional alignment on project requirements, deliverables, and accountability across departments.
  • Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards to monitor and communicate project performance to stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement

  • Identify systemic challenges and process inefficiencies across the project lifecycle and partner with functional leaders to implement improvements.
  • Lead post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and integrate findings into future project management practices.
  • Support enterprise-level improvement initiatives that enhance collaboration, efficiency, and profitability across FLANDERS' operations.

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Sales to ensure project alignment with business strategy and customer expectations.
  • Provide clear, timely communication to leadership on project health, risks, and resource needs.
  • Serve as a champion for project management excellence and continuous learning within the organization.

What You Will Need:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field required
  • Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in project management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environments
  • Proven experience establishing or leading a PMO function
  • PMP or equivalent project management certification preferred.
  • Experience managing large, cross-functional capital or product development projects in industrial, mining, or heavy equipment sectors strongly preferred
  • Exceptional leadership and team development skills with the ability to motivate and influence at all levels
  • Strong business acumen and understanding of project financials, cost control, and resource allocation
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to identify, analyze, and drive process improvement opportunities across complex workflows
  • Proficient in project management software and enterprise reporting tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Power BI, ERP systems)

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