PMO Director

Position Title: PMO Director

Department: Project Management

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: North Kingstown, RI

Workplace Type: Onsite

Compensation: $180,000 - $200,000 / year

ASC is looking for a PMO Director that will lead project execution across our PPS business with a strong focus on engineering and manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for establishing the standards, tools, and processes that ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Acting as a strategic link between project management, engineering, manufacturing, and executive leadership, the PMO Director drives cross‑functional alignment from quoting through shipment.

They will accelerate project timelines, enhance communication, and lead process improvements that strengthen design‑for‑manufacturing and production performance across the organization.

• Build and lead a best‑in‑class project management function that integrates engineering and manufacturing disciplines to consistently deliver projects on time, within scope, and to specification.
• Oversee and document project orders from quote through fabrication and shipment, coordinating with sales, engineering, procurement, quality, and manufacturing teams.
• Guide cross‑functional project teams across multiple sites to scope, plan, and execute customer orders, ensuring adherence to engineering design standards, codes, and manufacturing requirements.
• Develop detailed work plans, schedules, and resource allocations, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) such as cycle time, cost performance, and quality metrics.
• Review technical specifications and ensure compliance with industry codes and standards (ASME B31.1, B31.3, BPVC Section III, DOE/DoD requirements, etc.) as applicable.
• Coach and mentor project managers, engineers, and manufacturing supervisors on best practices in project management, execution, and continuous improvement.
• Support problem‑solving initiatives including root cause analysis, corrective actions, and lessons learned related to engineering or manufacturing challenges.
• Partner with engineering leadership to optimize Design for Manufacturability (DFMA), work instructions, and fabrication processes.
• Champion lean manufacturing practices and process improvements that drive efficiency, quoting accuracy, and on‑time delivery.
• Ensure all project activities comply with ISO, Nuclear Quality
  , and customer‑specific standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field
  .
• 710 years of engineering or manufacturing project management experience, with demonstrated success leading cross‑functional teams.
• Proven ability to translate strategic objectives into actionable project roadmaps tied to technical and financial outcomes.
• Working knowledge of ASME codes and other relevant industry standards for engineered products (pressure vessels, piping systems, heat exchangers, etc.).
• Track record of improving project delivery and operational processes using Lean, Six Sigma
  , or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency with project management software, ERP/MRP systems
  , and engineering documentation tools.
• U.S. Citizenship required for DOE/DoD‑related work.
• PMP Certification or equivalent preferred.

The base salary range for this position is $ - $ USD annually*.

*The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for this role. ASC Engineered Solutions' philosophy on compensation is based on careful consideration of additional factors such as (but not limited to) an individual's education, training, work experience, job‑related skill set, location, and industry knowledge, as well as the scope and responsibilities of the position and market considerations.

Following the 2019 merger of Anvil International and Smith‑Cooper International, the unified company relaunched in March 2021 as ASC Engineered Solutions. Under a single name and logo, ASC Engineered Solutions continues our focus on improving the customer experience every day and striving to deliver service excellence.

The evolved ASC Engineered Solutions brand reinforces a focus on what matters most to customers: quality. As a solutions provider, this quality is reflected in our precision‑engineered products, support and knowledge. Our organization is a dependable strategic partner focused on its customers' success.