Description

The Vice President of PMO is a strategic executive responsible for establishing, leading, and scaling a enterprise Project Management Office across VMC Group. This role ensures disciplined execution of strategic initiatives, capital projects, product launches, operational improvements, and ERP-driven transformation efforts across all business units. The VP of PMO will serve as the central governance leader for enterprise project prioritization, execution standards, resource allocation, and benefits realization ensuring all initiatives are aligned to corporate objectives, operational capacity, and financial targets. This role is critical in driving transformation across manufacturing operations, supply chain modernization, and digital ERP enablement (Epicor/Kinetic environment).

Responsibilities Not Limited To:

PMO Leadership & Governance

Establish and lead an enterprise PMO framework, including methodology, governance standards, and reporting structure
Define project prioritization criteria aligned with corporate strategy and operational capacity
Create standardized tools, templates, and stage-gate processes for all capital and operational projects
Oversee enterprise project portfolio management and executive reporting cadence

Strategic Program Execution

Lead cross-functional execution of strategic initiatives across operations, engineering, supply chain, and IT
Drive execution of large-scale transformation programs including ERP optimization and process standardization
Ensure successful delivery of capital expansion, facility upgrades, and manufacturing modernization projects
Coordinate interdependencies across multiple concurrent programs and sites

Manufacturing & Operational Alignment

Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain leadership to ensure project alignment with production capacity and demand
Support plant-level execution of improvement initiatives and capital projects
Ensure PMO integrates with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement efforts
Align project execution with operational KPIs such as throughput, cost, and delivery performance

ERP & Digital Transformation

Oversee project governance for ERP initiatives including system enhancements, upgrades, and integrations
Partner with IT and operations teams to ensure successful adoption of Epicor Kinetic
Ensure data integrity, process standardization, and system-driven accountability across projects
Lead digital transformation roadmap execution across manufacturing and back-office systems

Financial & Portfolio Management

Manage enterprise project portfolio budget, including capital and operational expenditures
Track and report project ROI, benefits realization, and financial performance
Partner with Finance to ensure capital requests are aligned with strategic priorities
Optimize resource allocation across competing initiatives

Leadership & Organizational Development

Build and mentor a high-performing PMO team including program managers and project leaders
Develop project management standards and training programs across the organization
Foster a culture of accountability, execution discipline, and transparency
Serve as a key advisor to executive leadership on project feasibility and execution risk

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field (MBA preferred)
12+ years of progressive experience in program/project management leadership
5+ years in PMO leadership or enterprise program governance role
Experience in manufacturing, engineered products, or industrial operations strongly preferred
Proven success leading large-scale transformation or multi-site capital programs
Strong ERP implementation or optimization experience (Epicor, SAP, Oracle, etc.)
Deep understanding of project management methodologies (PMI, Agile, hybrid models)

Key Competencies

Enterprise program and portfolio management
Strategic planning and execution discipline
Financial acumen and capital planning
Cross-functional leadership across Operations, Engineering, IT, and Supply Chain
Strong communication and executive stakeholder management
Change management and transformation leadership
Data-driven decision making and KPI governance

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At VMC Group and companies we believe in supporting our employees both professionally and personally. When you join our team, you gain more than just a job — you gain access to a range of benefits designed to promote your well-being, growth, and financial security.

Health, dental and vision insurance
401K with company match
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Generous annual time off policy
12 Company-Paid holidays
A Solid Wellness Program to support your personal health goals
Professional development opportunities

Join our team and build a rewarding career where your contributions are valued and your growth is supported. Be a part of a fast-growing, technology-driven manufacturing company — APPLY TODAY!

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