Director of Project Management

Summary

The Director, Project Management Office is responsible for oversight and strategic direction of the Project Management function and ensuring programs and projects are effectively managed and implemented across the business.

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Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of the business unit's implementation processes, managing company adherence to standard implementation processes
• Manage business and program implementations to meet budget, timeline, and contractual requirements
• Maintain standard business implementation organizational structures, team structures, work breakdown structures, work planning, issue logs, decision logs, change control and executive reports
• Provide input on operating models, including standard corporate functional and information system models, performance metrics, expected outcomes and plan impacts
• Coordinate cross-functional tasks between various internal and external areas to ensure successful project outcomes
• Communicate project status to all internal and external stakeholders
• Mentor project team members and stakeholders using appropriate tools and techniques in order to increase and maintain commitment to portfolio objectives
• The group of project managers that this person will be leading act as part project manager, part SME.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in Project Management within the manuacturing sector
• 6+ years experience working in a leadership capacity with a minimum of 3 direct reports
• Ability to travel up to 40% of the time
• Experience working in the automotive, commercial truck, industrial equipment, agricultural or manufacturing industries
• Previous experience developing and managing governance and controls for PMO structures
• Comprehensive understanding and demonstration of project management tools, techniques, and methodologies
• Understanding of Change Management methodologies is a plus
• Experience managing, coaching and developing high performing teams
• Strong and consistent attention to detail
• Sound judgment with the ability to make timely decisions
• Proven ability to plan and handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Versatile, flexible, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities
• Creative and innovative team player

What Makes You Stand Out

• PMP Certification
• Experience working in the automotive industry

About The Shyft Group

The Shyft Group (NASDAQ: SHYF) is North America's leader in specialty vehicle manufacturing, assembly and upfit for the commercial, retail and service specialty vehicle markets.

The Shyft Group and our brands are as driven as our associates. Every person behind our badge is given the tools they need to make a positive contribution to the company, their community, and their families. Across eight go-to-market brands, in ten states and two countries, we have over 3,000 dedicated employees working as one to lead with innovation, ingenuity, and a dedication to quality craftsmanship.

The Shyft Group rebranded in 2020 to reflect a new focus on high-growth end markets to help ensure long-term profitable growth. Our name and renewed focus reflect the action, speed, and agility we offer the commercial vehicle industry through our growing roster of brands Utilimaster, Royal Truck Body, DuraMag, Strobes-R-Us, Spartan RV Chassis, and Builtmore Contract Manufacturing.

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