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Product Management Project Director

At Dormer Pramet, our purpose is to build on the company’s heritage and success to innovate our way into the future. By keeping a long-term focus in everything we do, we can support our ambitions to grow manufacturing and prosperity for all. This brings jobs, with opportunities for both growth and security. It is what we care for, and what makes us go that extra mile!

We share our deep knowledge and experience to build great relationships, not just with industry partners, but with employees and the community. We focus on improving the environment we work in and believe that everyone should feel empowered to deliver success. In return, we promise a rewarding career with flexible working options, excellent training, and opportunities for progression.

Does this seem like something you want to be part of?

We are looking for an experienced and visionary Product Management Project Director to join our Product Management and R&D (PMRD) leadership team. In this high-impact role, you will not only lead a team of Project Leaders but also personally manage strategic, business-critical projects that shape our global product portfolio.

The location for this role is flexible globally.

About the Role

As Product Management Project Director, you will be responsible for driving the successful execution of product development and introduction projects, ensuring alignment with our Product Offer Roadmap and overall company strategy. You will lead by example, balancing hands-on project delivery with strategic leadership.

Your role will be crucial in:

Delivering on strategic goals: Ensuring projects meet ROI, timelines, and quality standards.

Leading a team of Project Leaders: Developing their skills, competence, and impact.

Cross-functional collaboration: Working closely with stakeholders across Product Owners, Sales, Supply, and R&D.

Continuous improvement: Driving efficiency, change management, and innovation within project management practices.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a team of Project Leaders to achieve high standards of execution.

Manage selected high-priority projects, ensuring successful delivery against defined KPIs (ROI, on-time delivery, budget adherence, and project success rate).

Oversee project planning, resource allocation, risk management, and reporting.

Build strong stakeholder relationships and ensure clear communication across all functions.

Recommend and implement schedule changes, budget adjustments, scope refinements, and resource reallocations as needed.

What we are looking for

To succeed in this role, you will need a unique combination of leadership skills, strategic insight and practical project expertise:

Demonstrated experience (5+ years) in project management and delivery of complex, high-value projects.
Strong leadership experience, managing individuals and teams of project managers (5+ years).
Expert knowledge of project and change management methodologies and tools (preferably 20+ years)
Strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams.
Experience in an international environment, working across cultures and markets (10+ years)
Organized for results with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
Academic education: MBA or BA/BS in a relevant field.
Willingness to travel abroad for business meetings, attending meetings and conferences.

What We Offer

At Dormer Pramet, you will join a global industrial leader where innovation, customer focus, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do. As part of the Sandvik Group, you will benefit from:

A role with international exposure and influence across multiple markets.

Opportunities to shape strategy and execution in a high-impact leadership position.

A collaborative, inclusive, and innovative company culture.

Professional development and growth within a global organization.

The chance to make a tangible impact on the success of our product portfolio and business outcomes.

ABOUT US

Dormer Pramet is a global manufacturer and supplier of tools for the metal cutting industry, and we have a truly international presence with four production units and sales offices in 20 countries. Our skills and products solve engineering challenges across many industry sectors – including maintenance, repair and overhaul, as well as general machining through to heavy machining, railway and airframe assembly.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested in the challenge? Please click the ‘apply now’ button below or call us and talk to us to find out more. For further information visit our website: www.dormerpramet.com

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