Project Director Jobs in Ohio
Project Director jobs in Ohio are consistently active, with strong demand from construction, healthcare, and information technology sectors and openings at every level from associate project director through senior program director. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati lead hiring, with major employers such as Nationwide, Cleveland Clinic, and Procter & Gamble maintaining a lasting presence and regularly seeking project directors across infrastructure, enterprise systems, and operational transformation. The most in-demand specialties are construction project delivery, IT program management, and healthcare capital projects. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Role Overview
The Global Director, Project Management provides strategic leadership and oversight of the global Project Management function, ensuring the organization has the capability, governance, talent, and operating discipline required to successfully deliver a diverse portfolio of customer projects. The role leads Program Managers, Project Managers, and Project Coordinators across the complete project lifecycle, from purchase order through installation, commissioning, customer acceptance, and seamless transition to long-term service.
Accountable for overall project execution excellence, the Director ensures projects are delivered safely, predictably, and profitably while meeting commitments related to schedule, quality, and customer satisfaction. This leader establishes and continuously strengthens project management standards, governance, performance management, resource planning, risk management, talent development, and continuous improvement practices.
Through close collaboration with business leaders and cross-functional teams across Canada and the United States, and with global stakeholders as required, the Director drives consistency, visibility, and accountability across project execution while aligning the Project Management organization with broader business priorities and strategic objectives.
Specific Responsibilities
- Achieve and deliver project management group objectives and direct the project management team to deliver world class performance standards.
- Lead Project Management team including members physically located at ATS facilities in Canada and the United States as well as some remote team members located globally.
- Ensure teams complete projects efficiently according to established schedules and budgets and in accordance with specified quality standards.
- Track performance based on a defined set of project management performance metrics and recommend and/or implement corrective actions and improvements.
- Work with other core functions to streamline methodologies, leveraging ATS internal strengths through efficient teamwork and simple, concise procedures targeting performance and customer expectations.
- Support Project Managers in all project-related issues.
- Assign projects to Project Managers based on the skill set and experience level of team members.
- Own the utilization, workforce planning, organizational design, and staffing strategy for the Project Management organization, aligned with global business requirements.
- Prepare performance plans and appraisals for the project management team.
- Review and approve CORs.
- Support quoting efforts to set project budgets.
- Ensure competence of the project management teams.
- Manage department processes and standards, ensuring alignment with required higher level requirements, training of the teams and publishing of the processes to the QMS.
Qualifications
- A post-secondary college diploma, engineering degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably in electronics, electrical, mechanical, controls engineering, or a related field.
- Completion of the Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is an asset; PMP designation is required to be completed within 2 years of start date.
- Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience leading multi-disciplined project teams, preferably in an automation or systems integration environment.
- Must have a practical working knowledge of factory automation, including robots, PLC’s, instrumentation or other machine controls packages, sensors and pneumatics.
- Ability and willingness to travel minimum 25% of the time, primarily throughout Canada and the United States, with international travel as business needs require.
Health & Safety Statement
All managers are responsible for creating a positive safety culture and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. It is the responsibility of each manager to ensure that employees receive regular training regarding health, safety and environmental matters. Each manager is also accountable to ensure that HSE matters are addressed in a timely manner and that compliance with both legislative and corporate requirements are maintained.
- Demonstrate leadership in Health, Safety and Environment compliance
- Hold team members accountable for health, safety and environmental compliance as part of the annual performance review process
- Ensure that the requirements of the health, safety and environment management system are implemented and maintained
- Carry out hazard assessments, inspections, and audits as required by legislative framework and/or corporate requirements
- Ensure that training is provided to all departmental employees are per established training matrix
- Implement appropriate corrective measures for unsafe conditions and unsafe acts
- Ensure that appropriate equipment, materials and protective devices are provided and maintained in safe condition
- Provide information, instruction and supervision to employees
- Take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of employees
Join our globally growing team at ATS Industrial Automation where we create complex automation solutions at the highest level that sustainably impact lives around the world.
At ATS, a publicly traded global company with a proud 40-year history, we help drive the future with our factory-wide automation solutions. At ATS Industrial Automation, what we do matters - both to our customers and to their customers. With 600 skilled employees around the world, we design, build and service mission-critical automated assembly and test solutions for mobility, nuclear and specialty automation. Our customers are leaders in their industries and rely on us to deliver what we promise - on time and on budget. Combined with our broad product portfolio, financial strength and global presence, we provide our customers with the best automation solutions wherever and whenever they need them.
Join our ATS Industrial Automation Team because:
- We VALUE our People: The foundation of a great company is having the best team which is why we continuously work to develop, engage, empower, and energize our people.
- We’ve got GREAT Work Perks: We provide a variety of perks to our employees. Make sure you ask more about our flexible work schedules, employee events, free coffee beverages, employee referral program and safety shoe programs.
- We offer COMPETITIVE Total Rewards: Competitive starting salaries, overtime pay eligibility, paid vacation, company paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance, comprehensive health benefits, 401K matching program, Employee Incentive Bonus program and optional Employee Share Purchase Program.
- We support internal GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT: ATS Automation offers endless opportunities for professional growth and development, including tuition reimbursement programs and our commitment to promoting from within.
Role Overview
The Global Director, Project Management provides strategic leadership and oversight of the global Project Management function, ensuring the organization has the capability, governance, talent, and operating discipline required to successfully deliver a diverse portfolio of customer projects. The role leads Program Managers, Project Managers, and Project Coordinators across the complete project lifecycle, from purchase order through installation, commissioning, customer acceptance, and seamless transition to long-term service.
Accountable for overall project execution excellence, the Director ensures projects are delivered safely, predictably, and profitably while meeting commitments related to schedule, quality, and customer satisfaction. This leader establishes and continuously strengthens project management standards, governance, performance management, resource planning, risk management, talent development, and continuous improvement practices.
Through close collaboration with business leaders and cross-functional teams across Canada and the United States, and with global stakeholders as required, the Director drives consistency, visibility, and accountability across project execution while aligning the Project Management organization with broader business priorities and strategic objectives.
Specific Responsibilities
- Achieve and deliver project management group objectives and direct the project management team to deliver world class performance standards.
- Lead Project Management team including members physically located at ATS facilities in Canada and the United States as well as some remote team members located globally.
- Ensure teams complete projects efficiently according to established schedules and budgets and in accordance with specified quality standards.
- Track performance based on a defined set of project management performance metrics and recommend and/or implement corrective actions and improvements.
- Work with other core functions to streamline methodologies, leveraging ATS internal strengths through efficient teamwork and simple, concise procedures targeting performance and customer expectations.
- Support Project Managers in all project-related issues.
- Assign projects to Project Managers based on the skill set and experience level of team members.
- Own the utilization, workforce planning, organizational design, and staffing strategy for the Project Management organization, aligned with global business requirements.
- Prepare performance plans and appraisals for the project management team.
- Review and approve CORs.
- Support quoting efforts to set project budgets.
- Ensure competence of the project management teams.
- Manage department processes and standards, ensuring alignment with required higher level requirements, training of the teams and publishing of the processes to the QMS.
Qualifications
- A post-secondary college diploma, engineering degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably in electronics, electrical, mechanical, controls engineering, or a related field.
- Completion of the Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is an asset; PMP designation is required to be completed within 2 years of start date.
- Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience leading multi-disciplined project teams, preferably in an automation or systems integration environment.
- Must have a practical working knowledge of factory automation, including robots, PLC’s, instrumentation or other machine controls packages, sensors and pneumatics.
- Ability and willingness to travel minimum 25% of the time, primarily throughout Canada and the United States, with international travel as business needs require.
Health & Safety Statement
All managers are responsible for creating a positive safety culture and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. It is the responsibility of each manager to ensure that employees receive regular training regarding health, safety and environmental matters. Each manager is also accountable to ensure that HSE matters are addressed in a timely manner and that compliance with both legislative and corporate requirements are maintained.
- Demonstrate leadership in Health, Safety and Environment compliance
- Hold team members accountable for health, safety and environmental compliance as part of the annual performance review process
- Ensure that the requirements of the health, safety and environment management system are implemented and maintained
- Carry out hazard assessments, inspections, and audits as required by legislative framework and/or corporate requirements
- Ensure that training is provided to all departmental employees are per established training matrix
- Implement appropriate corrective measures for unsafe conditions and unsafe acts
- Ensure that appropriate equipment, materials and protective devices are provided and maintained in safe condition
- Provide information, instruction and supervision to employees
- Take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of employees
Join our globally growing team at ATS Industrial Automation where we create complex automation solutions at the highest level that sustainably impact lives around the world.
At ATS, a publicly traded global company with a proud 40-year history, we help drive the future with our factory-wide automation solutions. At ATS Industrial Automation, what we do matters - both to our customers and to their customers. With 600 skilled employees around the world, we design, build and service mission-critical automated assembly and test solutions for mobility, nuclear and specialty automation. Our customers are leaders in their industries and rely on us to deliver what we promise - on time and on budget. Combined with our broad product portfolio, financial strength and global presence, we provide our customers with the best automation solutions wherever and whenever they need them.
Join our ATS Industrial Automation Team because:
- We VALUE our People: The foundation of a great company is having the best team which is why we continuously work to develop, engage, empower, and energize our people.
- We’ve got GREAT Work Perks: We provide a variety of perks to our employees. Make sure you ask more about our flexible work schedules, employee events, free coffee beverages, employee referral program and safety shoe programs.
- We offer COMPETITIVE Total Rewards: Competitive starting salaries, overtime pay eligibility, paid vacation, company paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance, comprehensive health benefits, 401K matching program, Employee Incentive Bonus program and optional Employee Share Purchase Program.
- We support internal GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT: ATS Automation offers endless opportunities for professional growth and development, including tuition reimbursement programs and our commitment to promoting from within.
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Project Director Job Market in Ohio
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Construction & Real Estate
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project director jobs across Ohio.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, construction management, or a related field
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from PMI preferred or required
- Seven or more years of progressive project management experience in a relevant industry
- Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams and multi-million-dollar project budgets
- Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project, Primavera, or Smartsheet
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for executive reporting and stakeholder alignment
Project Director Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a project director in Ohio?
Most project director roles in Ohio require a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, business, or a related discipline, followed by several years of progressive project management experience. While Ohio does not issue a state-specific license for project directors, employers consistently expect the Project Management Professional credential from PMI. Those entering construction project director roles may also benefit from aligning with the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board's registered contractor requirements if their scope includes contractor oversight.
How much do project directors make in Ohio?
Project directors in Ohio earn a median of about $95,770 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $59,280 for the lowest 10% to over $160,570 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire project directors in Ohio?
Employers hiring project directors in Ohio right now include Medpace, Babcock & Wilcox, and CRB, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Ohio's concentration of large healthcare systems, financial services firms, and engineering and construction companies means demand for experienced project directors remains steady across both private and public-sector organizations.
Which Ohio cities have the most project director jobs?
Cincinnati, Akron, and Cleveland account for the largest share of project director openings in Ohio. Columbus drives volume through its headquarters concentration in insurance, financial services, and state government, while Cleveland's strength in healthcare and manufacturing and Cincinnati's corporate base in consumer goods and engineering sustain demand across all three metros.
Are there remote project director jobs in Ohio?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields. About 50% of project director openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the role's frequent need for on-site presence during construction phases, facility visits, or cross-team coordination. The parts of the role most suited to remote work are planning, reporting, and stakeholder communication.
How can I get hired as a project director in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a project coordinator or project manager role at a large Ohio employer. Healthcare systems like OhioHealth and Cleveland Clinic, along with construction firms such as Messer Construction, run structured associate and rotational programs that move early-career candidates through project delivery. Building toward a PMP credential and gaining experience with enterprise project management tools strengthens any application, and lateral moves from roles in operations, engineering, or IT analysis are common bridges into a first project director appointment.
Where can I find and apply to project director jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to project director jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings updated regularly. Find roles that match your experience and industry focus and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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