Director of Project Management
Colt's Manufacturing, West Hartford, CT, United States
Overview
Location: W Hartford - West Hartford, CT 06110
Salary Range: $155,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year
Position Type: Full Time
We are seeking a Director of Project Management to lead and inspire our program management function. This role will be directly responsible for establishing project governance, standardizing project management practices, and leading a small team of project managers. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of managing complex projects, preferably in manufacturing or turnaround environments, and be capable of operating at both strategic and hands-on levels.
Responsibilities
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred).
- PMP or equivalent project management certification strongly preferred.
- 10+ years of project management experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role establishing or running a PMO.
- Demonstrated success managing complex, enterprise-wide projects in turnaround, manufacturing, or industrial environments.
- Strong financial acumen and understanding of how project outcomes impact the P&L and balance sheet.
- Excellent leadership, team building, and change-management skills.
- Outstanding communication and executive presentation skills.
- Hands-on, results-driven, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred).
- PMP or equivalent project management certification strongly preferred.
- 10+ years of project management experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role establishing or running a Program Management Office.
- Demonstrated success managing complex, enterprise-wide projects in turnaround, manufacturing, or industrial environments.
- Strong financial acumen and understanding of how project outcomes impact the P&L and balance sheet.
- Excellent leadership, team building, and change-management skills.
- Outstanding communication and executive presentation skills.
- Hands-on, results-driven, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.