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Head of Project Management

  • Annual salary: 120,000 - 160,000 USD
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Schluter®-Systems is a family-owned and internationally renowned company that has been rapidly growing over the last 10 years. The Schluter brand is backed by a team of people working together to create a line of innovative products that provide solutions to the tile industry. We’re looking to build our team with individuals who like to think BIG and want to be part of what makes our products-- extraordinary. We are a company that treats its employees, suppliers, and customers as long-term partners. Where success is built on a win-win philosophy, and everyone should benefit.

"Profit is not the goal of the business. Profit is the consequence of a job well done,’
-Werner Schluter, Founder.

Are you interested in a truly unique and special company? Hear from our employees on what it means to be part of the Schluter family: http://www.schluter.com/careers. Then if you’re ready to see life in Orange, talk to us about this career opportunity at Schluter®- Systems.

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Head of Project Management

Responsibilities:

The Head of Project Management is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing an organization's project management function, ensuring projects align with strategic goals, and are delivered on time and within budget. Key duties include setting project strategy, managing a team of project managers, developing and implementing project management methodologies, and communicating with executive leadership about project performance and risks.
 
  • The role is responsible for leading a team of project managers, which can also include cross-functional team members on several product development projects within each product line.
  • You are responsible for the successful conclusion of all product development projects by providing leadership, strategically managing risk, monitoring finances, and making sure that each phase of the project starts and ends on schedule. 
  • Your oversight is at the strategic level, managing shared resources and finances to make sure each project is progressing on time and within budget. This leadership position requires that you update regularly to address needed adjustments to staffing or timelines to align with the broader outcome goals of the company.
  • You are responsible for critical decision-making, such as adjusting the budget and adding resources related to the project governance processes. The project managers report to you regularly, and you then report to the senior management team.
  • This position works at a strategic and tactical level. You’re responsible for understanding the broader context of the organization and the changes occurring in the program or portfolio of projects they’re overseeing. They strive to align each project’s approach and impact with the organization’s larger goals and objectives.
  • Work with little direction and supervision to provide direction and guidance to the project managers under you and sometimes the project teams as well.

Qualifications

Education & Certifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related field
  • PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum Master, or equivalent preferred

Experience & Essential Skills:

  • 10+ years in project/program management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
  • Experience managing cross-functional teams and working in matrix organizations
  • Deep project management methodologies and portfolio management knowledge
  • Strong cross-cultural communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Strong problem-solving skills and an analytical mindset
  • Advanced knowledge of PM methodologies
  • Proven success delivering complex cross-functional projects
  • Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Ability to travel internationally

Company Benefits

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Biannual Bonus Program
  • 401k with Company Match
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Annual Reviews and Merit Based Raises
  • Room for Advancement and Career Growth

Contact

Schluter-Systems L.P.
Human Resources | Elizabeth Guillette | Tel.: 518-324-5639 x 4180
194 Pleasant Ridge Road | Plattsburgh, NY | 12901 | www.schluter.com

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