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Location: Victor, NY | On-Site
Company: Progressive Machine & Design (PMD)
Employment Type: Full-Time | Exempt
Compensation: $140,000 - $170,000/yr
Build What’s Next. Lead What Matters.
PMD is growing, and we're looking for a leader who can grow with us.
At Progressive Machine & Design (PMD), we design and build innovative custom automation solutions for customers across a variety of industries. Our success is built on technical excellence, strong relationships, and a team that takes pride in delivering exceptional results.
As we continue to grow, we're looking for an experienced Director of Project Management who can lead our project management organization, strengthen operational execution, and help shape the future of how we deliver projects.
This is an opportunity for a hands-on, forward-thinking leader who enjoys developing people, solving complex challenges, and making a meaningful impact in a growing organization.
About the Role
The Director of Project Management is responsible for leading PMD's project management function and ensuring successful execution of complex custom automation projects from kickoff through delivery. This leader will oversee project performance, resource planning, scheduling, budgets, and customer communication while driving consistency, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organization. Working closely with Engineering, Fabrication, Purchasing, Finance, Sales, and other operational teams, the Director will play a critical role in balancing customer commitments, project profitability, and organizational capacity. We're looking for someone who can lead today's priorities while helping build the processes, capabilities, and team needed for tomorrow's growth.
What You'll Do
Lead and Develop a High-Performing Team
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Project Managers, Documentation professionals, and project support personnel.
- Establish clear expectations, accountability, and performance standards while fostering collaboration and professional growth.
- Evaluate workloads, align project assignments with team capabilities, and ensure appropriate resource coverage.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen project management skills, leadership capabilities, and team effectiveness.
Drive Successful Project Execution
- Provide leadership and oversight for the execution of multiple complex custom automation projects.
- Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with customer expectations and PMD standards.
- Monitor project performance, identify risks early, and work with Project Managers and cross-functional leaders to implement recovery plans.
- Support the resolution of project challenges involving scope, resources, schedules, commercial matters, and customer commitments.
- Promote proactive communication and strong customer relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
Strengthen Operational Planning and Performance
- Lead project resource and capacity planning to support current commitments and anticipated business growth.
- Partner with department leaders to align project priorities, staffing, schedules, and operational capacity.
- Oversee project forecasting, financial performance, estimated costs to complete, and planned billing coordination.
- Provide leadership with accurate, timely visibility into project status, delivery schedules, capacity, and potential risks.
- Facilitate cross-functional planning and project performance discussions to support informed business decisions.
Build for the Future
- Champion continuous improvement in project management processes, systems, and reporting.
- Develop scalable practices that improve consistency, efficiency, and predictability as PMD grows.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to identify operational improvements and strengthen project delivery capabilities.
- Help shape the long-term development of PMD's project management organization.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, Operations Management, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
- Significant experience managing complex, technical projects, preferably within custom automation, machine building, engineered-to-order manufacturing, or a related industry.
- Demonstrated success leading and developing Project Managers or multidisciplinary technical teams.
- Strong understanding of project financial management, resource planning, scheduling, forecasting, and risk management.
- Ability to navigate complex technical and commercial challenges while maintaining positive customer relationships.
- Experience collaborating across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, and Sales.
- Proven ability to improve processes, strengthen accountability, and drive operational performance.
- Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a dynamic, growing environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with large-scale custom equipment or industrial automation projects.
- PMP certification or equivalent project management expertise.
- Experience implementing or improving project management systems, processes, and performance metrics.
- Experience supporting organizational growth, change management, or operational transformation.
Why PMD?
At PMD, you'll find the opportunity to make a real impact without getting lost in a large corporate environment.
We're a privately held company with a strong reputation, long-standing customer relationships, and a talented team committed to doing great work. As we continue to grow, we're investing in our people, leadership, and processes to support our future.
What makes PMD different?
- Meaningful Leadership Impact: Your ideas, decisions, and leadership will directly influence our success.
- Opportunity to Grow: Join an organization that's evolving, expanding, and creating opportunities for its people.
- Collaborative Environment: Work alongside talented engineers, manufacturing professionals, and business leaders who take pride in what they do.
- Challenging, Interesting Work: Support innovative custom automation projects where no two solutions are exactly alike.
- A Culture Built on Relationships: We value trust, technical excellence, teamwork, and providing a great personal experience for our employees and customers.
Ready to Lead What's Next?
If you're an experienced project management leader who thrives on developing teams, improving operations, and delivering results, we'd like to hear from you.
Join PMD and help shape the next chapter of our growth.
Location: Victor, NY | On-Site
Company: Progressive Machine & Design (PMD)
Employment Type: Full-Time | Exempt
Compensation: $140,000 - $170,000/yr
Build What’s Next. Lead What Matters.
PMD is growing, and we're looking for a leader who can grow with us.
At Progressive Machine & Design (PMD), we design and build innovative custom automation solutions for customers across a variety of industries. Our success is built on technical excellence, strong relationships, and a team that takes pride in delivering exceptional results.
As we continue to grow, we're looking for an experienced Director of Project Management who can lead our project management organization, strengthen operational execution, and help shape the future of how we deliver projects.
This is an opportunity for a hands-on, forward-thinking leader who enjoys developing people, solving complex challenges, and making a meaningful impact in a growing organization.
About the Role
The Director of Project Management is responsible for leading PMD's project management function and ensuring successful execution of complex custom automation projects from kickoff through delivery. This leader will oversee project performance, resource planning, scheduling, budgets, and customer communication while driving consistency, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organization. Working closely with Engineering, Fabrication, Purchasing, Finance, Sales, and other operational teams, the Director will play a critical role in balancing customer commitments, project profitability, and organizational capacity. We're looking for someone who can lead today's priorities while helping build the processes, capabilities, and team needed for tomorrow's growth.
What You'll Do
Lead and Develop a High-Performing Team
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Project Managers, Documentation professionals, and project support personnel.
- Establish clear expectations, accountability, and performance standards while fostering collaboration and professional growth.
- Evaluate workloads, align project assignments with team capabilities, and ensure appropriate resource coverage.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen project management skills, leadership capabilities, and team effectiveness.
Drive Successful Project Execution
- Provide leadership and oversight for the execution of multiple complex custom automation projects.
- Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with customer expectations and PMD standards.
- Monitor project performance, identify risks early, and work with Project Managers and cross-functional leaders to implement recovery plans.
- Support the resolution of project challenges involving scope, resources, schedules, commercial matters, and customer commitments.
- Promote proactive communication and strong customer relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
Strengthen Operational Planning and Performance
- Lead project resource and capacity planning to support current commitments and anticipated business growth.
- Partner with department leaders to align project priorities, staffing, schedules, and operational capacity.
- Oversee project forecasting, financial performance, estimated costs to complete, and planned billing coordination.
- Provide leadership with accurate, timely visibility into project status, delivery schedules, capacity, and potential risks.
- Facilitate cross-functional planning and project performance discussions to support informed business decisions.
Build for the Future
- Champion continuous improvement in project management processes, systems, and reporting.
- Develop scalable practices that improve consistency, efficiency, and predictability as PMD grows.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to identify operational improvements and strengthen project delivery capabilities.
- Help shape the long-term development of PMD's project management organization.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, Operations Management, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
- Significant experience managing complex, technical projects, preferably within custom automation, machine building, engineered-to-order manufacturing, or a related industry.
- Demonstrated success leading and developing Project Managers or multidisciplinary technical teams.
- Strong understanding of project financial management, resource planning, scheduling, forecasting, and risk management.
- Ability to navigate complex technical and commercial challenges while maintaining positive customer relationships.
- Experience collaborating across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, and Sales.
- Proven ability to improve processes, strengthen accountability, and drive operational performance.
- Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a dynamic, growing environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with large-scale custom equipment or industrial automation projects.
- PMP certification or equivalent project management expertise.
- Experience implementing or improving project management systems, processes, and performance metrics.
- Experience supporting organizational growth, change management, or operational transformation.
Why PMD?
At PMD, you'll find the opportunity to make a real impact without getting lost in a large corporate environment.
We're a privately held company with a strong reputation, long-standing customer relationships, and a talented team committed to doing great work. As we continue to grow, we're investing in our people, leadership, and processes to support our future.
What makes PMD different?
- Meaningful Leadership Impact: Your ideas, decisions, and leadership will directly influence our success.
- Opportunity to Grow: Join an organization that's evolving, expanding, and creating opportunities for its people.
- Collaborative Environment: Work alongside talented engineers, manufacturing professionals, and business leaders who take pride in what they do.
- Challenging, Interesting Work: Support innovative custom automation projects where no two solutions are exactly alike.
- A Culture Built on Relationships: We value trust, technical excellence, teamwork, and providing a great personal experience for our employees and customers.
Ready to Lead What's Next?
If you're an experienced project management leader who thrives on developing teams, improving operations, and delivering results, we'd like to hear from you.
Join PMD and help shape the next chapter of our growth.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Banking & Financial Services
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of project management jobs.
- 8 or more years of progressive project and program management experience
- PMP certification or equivalent credential such as PgMP or PMI-ACP
- Demonstrated experience managing enterprise-level programs with cross-functional teams
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, or Jira
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field
- Experience building or leading a PMO and establishing governance frameworks
Tips for Your Director Of Project Management Job Search
Quantify portfolio scale on your resume
Director of project management roles demand proof of scope. Replace vague statements with concrete portfolio size, team headcount, and budget accountability. Hiring teams at this level screen for candidates who have owned outcomes, not just managed processes.
Highlight cross-functional leadership over task execution
Executives hiring for this role care about your ability to align stakeholders, not your ability to build a Gantt chart. Frame your resume around decisions made, conflicts resolved, and executive relationships owned. Tool proficiency belongs lower on the page.
Target companies mid-transformation
Organizations undergoing a merger, system migration, or regulatory shift hire directors of project management urgently. Filter openings by company news and hiring intent. A role posted alongside a product launch or restructuring announcement is often faster to fill.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of project management openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a portfolio governance case study
Interviewers at the director level frequently ask how you prioritize competing projects when resources are constrained. Walk in with a structured example that covers your intake criteria, trade-off logic, and how you communicated the decision to leadership.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary
Before accepting an offer, clarify reporting structure, budget authority, and whether the PMO is being built or inherited. Directors who skip this conversation often find the role is narrower than the title suggests, which limits their impact and their next career move.
Director Of Project Management Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of project managements?
The companies hiring the most director of project managements right now include Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, CCMC, and SCIRIS, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Technology, healthcare systems, and large financial services firms tend to post director of project management roles most consistently throughout the year.
How many director of project management jobs are remote?
About 81% of director of project management openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong demand for distributed leadership in this function. PMO strategy, portfolio governance, and program reporting roles within technology and consulting firms tend to offer the most location flexibility compared to construction or manufacturing-adjacent positions.
How do you become a director of project management?
Most directors of project management build toward the role by progressing from project manager to senior project manager to program manager, accumulating experience with large budgets and cross-functional teams along the way. Earning a PMP or PgMP credential strengthens your candidacy. Transitioning into a PMO lead or head of PMO role before pursuing director titles is a common and effective path.
Can you get hired as a director of project management with limited experience?
Breaking into a director of project management role with limited experience is difficult but possible if you can demonstrate clear ownership of high-visibility programs. Focus on roles at growth-stage companies where the PMO function is newer and titles reflect potential as much as tenure. Leading a significant internal initiative, even without a formal title, can substitute for years of experience if the scope and outcome are compelling.
What does the director of project management interview process look like?
The director of project management interview process typically involves an initial recruiter screen, a hiring manager conversation focused on leadership philosophy and portfolio experience, and then a panel round with cross-functional stakeholders such as engineering, finance, or operations leaders. Many employers include a case study or presentation asking you to assess a struggling program or propose a PMO structure. References are checked before offers are extended.
Where can I find and apply to director of project management jobs?
You can find and apply to director of project management jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each listing from the same place.
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