Director, Project Management

Director, Project Management at American Textile Company Director, Project Management at American Textile Company in Homestead, Pennsylvania Posted in about 18 hours ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Overview The Director of Project Management oversees project and task management for American Textile's Digital Transformation initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. This hands-on role focuses on developing implementation plans, communicating goals, tracking progress, and aligning efforts with strategic objectives. As the main coordinator, the Director facilitates collaboration, defines team roles and decision-making authority, and ensures accountability for effective project delivery. Key Responsibilities Leadership and Management Guide digital transformation teams on scope, schedule, value, and budgets. Manage resources across projects for maximum efficiency. Ensure that roles and decision-making authority are well defined. Project Oversight and Governance Oversee the development of comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource requirements. Plan, track, and ensure completion of activities and tasks against timelines. Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful project delivery. Escalate issues when tasks are not being completed. Stakeholder Management Ensure clear communication among teams, stakeholders, and management. Gather and address stakeholder needs. Update management and stakeholders regularly. Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field required. Master's degree or MBA preferred. Experience At least seven years of project management experience, including three or more years in a leadership position. Demonstrated ability to handle complex digital transformation projects. Experience with CRM (Salesforce) and PLM (Centric) is a plus. Skills and Competencies Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Exceptional organizational and time management skills. Proficient in project management software and tools. Certifications Project Management Professional (PMP), or Six Sigma certifications are a plus. Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Scrum Master certifications are a plus. Change Management certification (ProSci) is a plus.

Working Conditions Office Environment:

This role is primarily office-based, with occasional travel to project sites as required.

Work Hours:

Standard working hours with the possibility of extended hours during critical project phases.