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Director of Projects (Manufacturing / Industrial)

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Director of Projects (Manufacturing / Industrial)

$140,000 - $180,000 + Company Bonus + Hybrid Working + 100% Healthcare + Life Insurance + 401k + PTO + Tuition Reimbursement + More!

Charlotte, NC (Hybrid working options)

Are you a seasoned Project Management Leader ready to take charge of a key function within a fast-growing, specialist manufacturer driving innovation in industrial systems and equipment?

This is a rare opportunity to join a company as they enter their next stage of growth, where your leadership will directly shape your own internal team and influence the company's continued success.

The company designs and manufactures high-quality equipment and systems for industrial clients across the U.S. They pride themselves on a collaborative, people-first culture, with a strong focus on development and succession planning, making this a great time to join as they build their new layer of leadership.

You'll have the chance to oversee teams working on complex projects, drive operational excellence, and make a key impact on the business.

The ideal candidate will have proven leadership managing teams within a complex engineering project environment, and ready to make a key impact within a growing business.

The Role:

  • Lead, mentor, and develop your own small Projects team to ensure successful project delivery
  • Take full ownership of project schedules, budgets, and resources to meet deadlines and contract requirements
  • Oversee field service operations to ensure efficiency, responsiveness, and quality
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and improve performance
  • Provide strategic guidance and hands-on leadership to solve complex project challenges
  • Foster a high-performance, solutions-focused culture within the teams


The Person:

  • Proven leadership experience managing teams in complex project environments
  • Strong background in scheduling, budgeting, and resource management
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management preferred, or equivalent hands-on experience



Reference Number: BBBH264481

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Ellie Yuill at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.