Director Of Program Management Jobs in Texas

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Director of Strategic Initiatives (DSI) serves as a trusted partner to ownership and works closely with the leadership team to ensure important initiatives move from concept to completion.

This role is responsible for helping the organization maintain momentum on strategic priorities, special projects, acquisitions, growth initiatives, and operational improvements that require coordination across multiple departments.

The position exists to provide direct support to the owner with communication, coordination, accountability, and execution across organizations, while allowing company leadership to remain focused on running and growing the business.

The successful candidate will be equally comfortable sitting in a boardroom discussing strategy, meeting with department leaders to remove roadblocks, and personally managing projects when necessary.

SPECIFIC TASKS AND DUTIES:

Strategic Initiative Management

1. Work with ownership and the leadership team to identify and prioritize strategic initiatives.

2. Develop implementation plans, timelines, milestones, and accountability structures for major projects.

3. Track progress across initiatives and provide regular updates to leadership regarding status, risks, resource needs, and key decisions.

4. Help ensure important projects do not lose momentum amid day-to-day operational demands.

Cross-Functional Coordination

1. Serve as a central point of coordination for projects involving multiple departments.

2. Facilitate communication between operations, sales, engineering, finance, and other functions.

3. Help resolve issues that require collaboration across organizational boundaries.

4. Ensure commitments made during leadership meetings are documented, assigned, and followed through to completion.

Special Projects

1. Lead high-priority projects assigned by ownership.

2. Examples may include:

a. Acquisitions and integration activities

b. ERP implementations

c. Facility expansions

d. New product launches

e. Organizational improvement initiatives

f. Strategic customer projects

g. Process improvement efforts

1. Develop project plans and drive execution through completion.

2. When necessary, personally manage project workstreams rather than simply coordinating others.

Executive Support

1. Provide ownership with objective analysis, recommendations, and decision support.

2. Prepare materials, summaries, and action plans related to strategic initiatives.

3. Help leadership identify emerging issues before they become significant problems.

4. Assist in evaluating opportunities, investments, acquisitions, and other growth initiatives.

Organizational Effectiveness

1. Identify opportunities to improve communication, decision-making, and accountability throughout the organization.

2. Recommend practical improvements to business processes and management systems.

3. Help establish simple, effective reporting mechanisms that provide visibility into key initiatives without creating unnecessary bureaucracy.

Working Relationships

1. This position reports directly to ownership.

2. The role works closely with the leadership team and is expected to build strong working relationships throughout the organization.

3. The DSI does not serve as a replacement for department leadership and is not expected to assume direct responsibility for the day-to-day management of functional departments unless specifically assigned.

4. Success in this position will depend heavily on the ability to influence, coordinate, and build consensus without relying on formal authority.

Characteristics of the Successful Candidate

The ideal candidate is:

1. Comfortable taking ownership of ambiguous problems.

2. Organized without becoming bureaucratic.

3. Able to balance strategic thinking with practical execution.

4. Direct, professional, and low-ego.

5. Comfortable working with strong personalities.

6. Naturally curious and solutions-oriented.

7. Willing to roll up their sleeves when needed.

8. Capable of earning trust throughout the organization.

Measures of Success

Success during the first 12-18 months will be demonstrated through:

1. Improved execution of strategic initiatives.

2. Greater accountability and follow-through across projects.

3. Better visibility into company priorities and progress.

4. Successful completion of key projects and special initiatives.

5. Reduced need for ownership to directly manage project activity.

6. Strong working relationships with the CEO and leadership team.

7. Measurable improvements in organizational effectiveness.

The job description is not a complete list of all responsibilities and duties performed by employees. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, finance, operations, or a related field.

2. Ten (10)+ years of experience in business operations, strategic initiatives, consulting, project leadership, corporate development, or executive management.

3. Strong business and financial acumen.

4. Experience working directly with owners, founders, CEOs, or senior leadership teams.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Manufacturing, industrial, energy, or related industry experience preferred.

2. Preference will be given to local candidates within fifty (50) miles of Odessa. Relocation is not being offered.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Excellent communication and organizational skills.

2. Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects involving multiple stakeholders.

3. Ability to operate effectively in entrepreneurial and fast-moving environments.

ABOUT OSI:

Odessa Separator is a West Texas–based manufacturing company proudly serving the oil and gas industry with high-quality separation equipment and solutions. Built on hard work, craftsmanship, and integrity, we specialize in designing and manufacturing reliable products that help our customers operate safely, efficiently, and confidently in demanding environments.

But what truly sets Odessa Separator apart is our people.

We believe great companies are built by teams who take pride in their work, look out for one another, and show up every day committed to doing things the right way. Safety, accountability, and respect are not just words here. They guide how we work, how we lead, and how we treat one another.

At Odessa Separator, you’ll find a hands-on, team-oriented environment where contributions matter and effort is recognized. We value continuous improvement, personal growth, and taking ownership of the work we do. Whether you are on the shop floor, in the yard, or supporting operations behind the scenes, your role plays a direct part in our success.

We are proud to be part of the Permian Basin community and are committed to providing stable careers, competitive benefits, and opportunities for long-term growth.

If you’re looking for more than just a job and want to be part of a team that values craftsmanship, safety, and people, we invite you to explore opportunities with Odessa Separator.