Director of Project Management

Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions. The Director of Project Management is responsible for leading high-impact, cross-functional initiatives that support business objectives, overseeing projects from planning through execution, and ensuring alignment, governance, and measurable results.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the evolution of the Aftermarket project management framework in alignment with the corporate ePMO roadmap
• Translate strategic priorities into a cohesive portfolio of cross-functional initiatives with defined objectives, timelines, dependencies, and success metrics
• Oversee strategic programs from planning through execution, ensuring alignment with business objectives and consistent project governance
• Facilitate executive portfolio reviews and steering committees to drive prioritization, decision-making, and risk mitigation
• Establish and maintain standardized project management methodologies, governance processes, and stage-gate controls
• Monitor portfolio performance through key metrics, including schedule, budget, risk, ROI, and benefit realization
• Develop and maintain executive dashboards and reporting that provide visibility into project status, risks, dependencies, and outcomes
• Partner with Finance to develop business cases and track financial and operational benefits throughout the project lifecycle
• Coordinate cross-functional dependencies, resolve escalated issues, and balance portfolio priorities, resources, and timelines
• Ensure project portfolio data is integrated with enterprise systems and reporting tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Power BI, D365)
• Lead stakeholder engagement, executive communications, and change management activities to support successful project adoption
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Aftermarket President and senior leadership by providing strategic insights, recommendations, and portfolio updates
• Foster collaboration across business functions, influencing teams and driving accountability without direct authority
• Conduct post-implementation reviews, capture lessons learned, and ensure benefits are measured and sustained
• Drive continuous improvement by strengthening project management capabilities, governance practices, and organizational project execution

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 15+ years ePMO experience
• 15+ years' experience with large scale implementations
• 15+ years' experience working with cross functional stakeholders
• 15+ years' experience in leadership
• Masters Degree in related field