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# Director of Project Operations, Industrial Systems

- **Company:** Maverick Tech
- **Location:** Wilmington, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $142,501.0 - $226,595.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Project Management Software, SAP (Applications), Smartsheet, Industrial Software
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c74b5f8712c300a8

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience.
 * 8+ years of experience in project or program management within industrial, manufacturing, or automation sectors.
 * 3+ years of direct people leadership experience with a focus on team development.
 * Proven track record of managing complex project schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies.
 * Proficiency in enterprise project management software such as Smartsheet or SAP.
 * Ability to travel up to 50% to support on-site project execution and stakeholder meetings., * PMP or PgMP certification.
 * Deep technical understanding of mechanical and electrical systems in complex environments.
 * Experience scaling new teams or establishing standardized project delivery frameworks.

## Description

As a Lead Project Portfolio Manager, you will oversee the strategic execution of complex system upgrades and retrofits within active industrial environments. You will drive operational excellence by mentoring high-performing teams, managing multi-million dollar budgets, and ensuring that all project milestones are met with precision and safety.
Responsibilities

 * Direct the end-to-end lifecycle of a diverse project portfolio, optimizing resource allocation and scheduling to ensure timely delivery.
 * Provide leadership and professional development to a team of Site Project Managers and Field Technicians to foster a culture of accountability.
 * Act as the primary executive liaison for key clients, managing expectations and resolving high-level project escalations.
 * Maintain rigorous financial oversight, including budget forecasting, cost control, and the application of stage-gate governance.
 * Collaborate with sales and account teams during the pre-contract phase to validate project scope, timelines, and technical feasibility.
 * Develop and refine standardized operational playbooks to improve efficiency and safety protocols in live, commissioned environments.
 * Coordinate cross-functional efforts between regional execution teams to ensure seamless integration of major system modifications.


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