Director, Project Management

20600 Emerald Parkway, Cleveland, Ohio 44135 United States of America

Since 1916, Oatey has provided reliable, high-quality products for the residential and commercial plumbing industries, with a commitment to delivering quality, building trust and improving lives. Today, Oatey operates a comprehensive manufacturing and distribution network comprised of industry leading family of companies:
Oatey, Cherne, Keeney, Quick Drain, Hercules, Dearborn, Oatey Canada, William H. Harvey, Masters, Contact, Belanger, Lansas, and Durgo.

At Oatey, we're doing big things — and by joining us, you'll have the chance to do big things too. You can build a strong career in an innovative, inclusive, high-performance environment, with the confidence that your company cares — about you, our customers and our world. Ready to make an impact in a place where you matter?

The Director of Project Management is responsible for leading the successful execution of a high volume of complex, cross-functional programs and initiatives that support business growth, operational excellence, and product innovation. This role oversees the Project Management function, ensures strong governance and execution discipline, and partners with cross-functional leaders to deliver initiatives on time, within budget, and aligned with strategic objectives.

The Director will play a critical role in managing a dynamic portfolio of projects at varying stages of development, balancing competing priorities while maintaining visibility, accountability, and consistent execution standards across the organization.

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of project managers capable of managing a large and diverse portfolio of projects simultaneously.
• Establish clear prioritization frameworks to ensure resources are aligned to the most impactful initiatives.
• Support and execute the strategic direction of the Project Management function in alignment with organizational goals and priorities.
• Establish and maintain effective program governance processes to ensure consistent, predictable project delivery across a high-volume environment.
• Provide coaching, performance management, and professional development to build team capability and scalability.

• Oversee and manage a broad portfolio of concurrent projects, ensuring appropriate prioritization, resource allocation, and risk mitigation.
• Apply industry best practices to develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including risk mitigation strategies and contingency planning.
• Ensure timely delivery of contracted goods and services while meeting cost, quality, and schedule targets.
• Monitor program performance, risks, capacity constraints, and interdependencies across the portfolio, proactively driving issue resolution.
• Implement tools and reporting mechanisms that provide visibility into project status, workload, and portfolio health.
• Enhance and manage product change and item creation processes to improve operational efficiency, visibility, and accuracy.
• Lead and strengthen the new product introduction (NPI) process, establishing standing meetings, clear report-out cadence, and structured stage-gate discipline.

• Provide regular updates to internal and external stakeholders on project status, portfolio health, risks, and overall progress.
• Foster collaboration across departments—including Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Marketing, Sales, and Finance—to ensure milestone achievement.
• Partner with senior leadership to align priorities, manage competing demands, and remove execution barriers.

• Develop and implement change management strategies to support successful adoption of new initiatives.
• Ensure clear, consistent communication across all levels of the organization to drive alignment and engagement.
• Own and drive enhancements and changes to existing procedures, enabling streamlined and standardized processes across departments and functions.
• Support organizational readiness through structured communication plans, stakeholder engagement, and reinforcement…