Head of Project Management

Purpose Of This Role

To build and lead a global Project Management Office that transforms how Antunes plans and delivers projects by establishing disciplined execution, predictable outcomes, and clear portfolio visibility so high-quality solutions are consistently delivered to customers and stakeholders on time and within set budgets.

• PMO Build & Operating Model:
  Establish and lead the PMO function, defining standards, tools, governance, and ways of working that enable consistent project delivery across the enterprise.
• Project Delivery Excellence & Predictability:
  Define and implement planning, scheduling, and risk management practices that improve execution discipline, reduce variability, and increase delivery reliability.
• Portfolio Management & Strategic Alignment:
  Implement portfolio management systems that support prioritization, resource allocation, and trade-off decisions aligned with enterprise strategy.
• Visibility, Metrics & Reporting:
  Create transparency into project performance through standardized reporting, dashboards, and status reviews that give leaders a clear, fact-based view of the portfolio.
• Cross-Functional Coordination:
  Enable effective collaboration across engineering, operations, sales, marketing, technical service, and supply chain throughout the project lifecycle.
• Capability Building & Continuous Improvement:
  Build organizational project management capability through tools, templates, training, and lessons learned—driving continuous improvement once baseline stability is achieved.

Lead Indicators: Percentage of projects with standardized plans and schedules, incl. resource allocation visibility, launch readiness check completion (manufacturing, supply chain, service, sales enablement), completion of service readiness reviews before go-live, portfolio visibility coverage, PM training completion rates.

Lag Indicators: Percentage of projects completed within baselined schedule and budget, post-launch quality or availability issues affecting customers, service calls, warranty claims, or support issues linked to project delivery, time-to-market for NPD projects, forecast accuracy at key project milestones.

Professional: Manufacturing industry experience is required. Project and portfolio management methodologies (PMI, Agile, hybrid approaches), NPD stage-gate processes, resource planning and capacity management, risk management, proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar).

Education: B.Sc. or higher in engineering, business, or related discipline; PMP certification preferred.

Leadership skills: Facilitation, coaching and capability development, executive-level communication and reporting, business & financial acumen.

• Health Insurance:
  Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement Plans: 401(k) plan with company match to help you plan for your future.
• Employee Wellness Programs:
  Access to wellness programs, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Life Insurance:
  Basic and supplemental life insurance options.
• Disability Insurance:
  Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).