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Director of Program Management

Michael Page International

  • Watertown, Massachusetts
  • 1 day ago
  • $170,000–$215,000 Per Year
  • Full-time

Highlights

Experience managing projects involving pumps, valves, piping, fabrication, process systems, and integrated equipment packages. Experience managing external fabricators, integrators, EPC firms, contractors, and installation partners.
Michael Page International

Numbers & Facts

LocationWatertown, Massachusetts
Job TypeFull-time
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Salary$170,000–$215,000 Per Year
Company Size10,000 employees or more
Websitehttps://www.michaelpage.ca/

Description

Project Leadership & Execution

Lead capital equipment and process system projects from initial planning through startup and commissioning.

Develop and manage detailed project schedules, budgets, work breakdown structures, and resource plans.

Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to maintain delivery commitments.

Ensure engineering deliverables are completed and reviewed prior to procurement, fabrication, and installation activities.

Drive project accountability across engineering, operations, suppliers, contractors, and customers.

Financial & Commercial Management

Own project financial performance including budgeting, forecasting, spend tracking, and variance reporting.

Collaborate closely with finance and purchasing teams to manage procurement activities and project expenditures.

Monitor project profitability, cash flow, and cost controls throughout execution.

Evaluate vendor proposals, scopes of work, and commercial terms to support sound business decisions.

Vendor, Fabrication & Site Management

Manage relationships with fabricators, system integrators, EPC contractors, and installation partners.

Oversee equipment fabrication activities and ensure adherence to project specifications and quality standards.

Support field installation, commissioning, startup, and customer acceptance activities.

Coordinate internal and external resources to maintain project schedules and customer commitments.

Customer & Executive Communication

Act as the primary point of contact for customers throughout project execution.

Provide regular project status updates, risk assessments, and financial reporting to senior leadership.

Lead project review meetings and present recommendations to executive stakeholders.

Maintain strong customer relationships through proactive communication and issue resolution.

Technical & Strategic Leadership

Partner closely with the VP of Engineering to evaluate project strategies, engineering decisions, and execution plans.

Review engineering documentation including P&IDs, mechanical drawings, fabrication packages, and related technical deliverables.

Support process improvements that enhance project delivery, scalability, and operational efficiency.

Mentor project teams and help establish best practices across the organization.

The Successful Applicant

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

15+ years of project management experience within engineering, capital equipment, industrial systems, or process industries.

Proven experience delivering custom-engineered equipment or process system projects from design through installation and commissioning.

Experience managing projects involving pumps, valves, piping, fabrication, process systems, and integrated equipment packages.

Demonstrated ownership of project budgets, forecasting, cost control, and financial reporting.

Experience managing external fabricators, integrators, EPC firms, contractors, and installation partners.

Strong understanding of engineering drawings, P&IDs, and technical documentation.

Executive-level communication and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and highly autonomous environment.

What's on Offer

Salary range of $170,000 - $215,000

Competitive Benefits Package.

Interested? Apply today.

About Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world. Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job. In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas: Banking and financial services Digital and e-commerce Engineering and manufacturing Finance and accounting Human resources Information technology Marketing Oil and gas Procurement and supply chain Property and construction Sales An Established Brand The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry. A Market Leader The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world. Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.

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