Director, Project Management

ENABLE your future through light.Excelitas is a global technology leader with more than 7500 employees focused on delivering market-driven solutions to fulfill the illumination optical detection and imaging needs of OEMs and end-users across the biomedical semiconductor industrial consumer products scientific security defense and aerospace sectors.ENGAGE with us today and make your contribution to the future Join the team that leading technology companies turn to for cutting-edge photonic innovation. At Excelitas Technologies you are how we EXCEL.We are presently seeking aDirector of Project Managementwho will work out of our corporate headquarters in Pittsburgh PA. and is committed to ensuring overall business success and corporate governance. In addition to a vast portfolio of high-performance photonic products and technologies Excelitas offers single source convenience and reliability for integrated end-to-end photonic solutions… from light source to sensor and everything in between. We excel at delivering innovative and customized components sub-assemblies and fully integrated photonic systems to meet the unique illumination optronic sensing and optical technology needs of global OEM customers. The Director of Project Management is responsible for leading the operations project management function ensuring effective execution of strategic initiatives across the organization. This role establishes governance standards and tools for project delivery while driving cross-functional alignment and accountability.The position plays a critical role in executing business transformation initiatives operational improvement programs and integration efforts ensuring delivery on time within scope and aligned with financial and strategic objectives.Main ResponsibilitiesProject Governance & ExecutionLead the planning and execution of global operations projects and strategic initiatives across functions and regionsEstablish and enforce project governance methodologies and performance standards to ensure consistent executionMonitor project progress risks and dependencies ensuring timely resolution and delivery against commitments.Transformation & Strategic InitiativesLead cross-functional initiatives related to operational improvement organizational transformation and business growthTranslate strategic priorities into structured project plans milestones and deliverablesEnsure alignment of project outcomes with enterprise objectives and financial targetsLead and coordinate project management activities for post-acquisition integration ensuring alignment of timelines deliverables and stakeholders.PMO Leadership & Capability BuildingBuild and lead the Project Management Office PMO including tools templates and reporting frameworksDevelop project management capabilities across the organization including training coaching and best practice deploymentStandardize reporting dashboards and governance routines to improve transparency and decision-making.Stakeholder & Executive CommunicationProvide regular updates to senior leadership and executive stakeholders on project status risks and outcomes.Facilitate governance forums steering committees and executive reviewsEnsure strong cross-functional alignment across all stakeholders involved in projects and integration activities.RequirementsEducationBachelors degree in Business Engineering Operations or related fieldMBA or advanced degree preferredPMP or equivalent certification preferred.Experience10-15 years of experience in project or program managementExperience leading large-scale cross-functional initiatives and integration programsProven track record delivering complex transformation and integration projectsExperience in industrial manufacturing photonics or high-tech environments preferred.Skills & CompetenciesStrong project and program management expertiseAbility to manage complex cross-functional initiativesStrong execution discipline and organizational skillsExcellent stakeholder management and communicationStrong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.Please NoteThis position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ITARThis position is open to relocationThis position requires 60 travel timeMust be a US PersonsNo sponsorship offered for this positionEqual OpportunityAffirmative Action EmployerEqual opportunity employer MinoritiesFemalesDisabilityGender IdentitySexual OrientationExcelitas is seeking leaders and innovators to join our global team Visit www.excelitas.comjoin-our-team. LI-AM1