Director of Project Management

$140,000 - $150,000/Yr

TEC Group - Sterling Heights, MI

Full-time - Senior

Sterling Heights, MI

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Director of Project Management is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the lifecycle of large-scale projects in the Body-In-White (BIW) tooling and automation industry. This position requires a seasoned professional with extensive experience in project management, particularly within the automotive tooling sector. The Director will lead a team of project managers and engineers, ensuring projects are delivered on-time, within budget, and meet high-quality standards while managing multiple stakeholders and complex technical projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead Business Unit, Program & Project Managers in planning, execution, and completion of large-scale tooling and automation projects.
• Develop and implement strategic project management frameworks to optimize efficiency and project outcomes.
• Ensure successful delivery of customer deliverables, maintaining high standards in cost, time, and quality management.
• Oversee management and forecasting of project budgets, ensuring adherence to financial parameters.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and mitigate financial risks throughout project lifecycles.
• Create, maintain, and monitor detailed project schedules and timelines, ensuring key milestones are met.
• Manage resource allocation across multiple projects for optimal use of personnel and equipment.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate regular meetings with customers to review progress and gather feedback.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with project execution.
• Ensure all projects adhere to internal and external quality standards.
• Implement and monitor continuous improvement initiatives in tooling and automation processes.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Supervise the entire Project Management Group, including Project Managers and other staff.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in project management within the automotive tooling sector.
• Proven experience in leading large-scale projects and managing cross-functional teams.
• Strong financial management skills, including budget forecasting and cost management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder management.
• Ability to handle complex technical projects and multiple stakeholders.

Nice-to-haves

• PMP certification preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and reporting.
• Experience working with OEM customer portals.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $140,000 - $150,000 per year.
• Full-time contract position with a day shift schedule from Monday to Friday.