Director, Project Management – Transformation & Execution

Regal Rexnord

Director of Project Management leading enterprise-wide strategic initiatives for a global industrial manufacturer. Driving profitable growth, operational excellence, and organizational effectiveness across the AMC segment.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $158,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in leading cross-functional strategic programs and initiatives, with a strong focus on project management, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to drive operational excellence and business transformation through effective communication and collaboration across diverse teams.

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Project Management ExpertiseCross-Functional LeadershipRisk ManagementStrategic Initiative DevelopmentStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningGovernance StructuresKey Performance Indicators (KPIs)Capacity PlanningNetwork OptimizationFinancial AcumenScenario ModelingBusiness Case DevelopmentOperational StrategyChange Management

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationFacilitation SkillsProblem-SolvingRelationship BuildingInfluencing Skills

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingOperationsSupply ChainBusiness TransformationStrategic Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead complex, cross-functional strategic programs and initiatives that support growth, operational excellence, productivity improvement, and business transformation.
Develop and execute comprehensive project plans, governance structures, timelines, resource requirements, and success metrics for critical business initiatives.
Establish program management standards, tools, and reporting mechanisms to improve visibility, accountability, and execution discipline across the organization.
Facilitate collaboration among Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Commercial, Finance, and other functional teams to ensure alignment and effective execution.
Monitor project performance through key performance indicators (KPIs), providing regular updates to executive leadership regarding progress, risks, dependencies, and outcomes.
Identify, assess, and proactively manage project risks, resource constraints, and competing priorities.
Lead organizational change management efforts that ensure successful implementation, adoption, and sustainment of new processes, systems, and capabilities.
Develop executive communications, project status reports, business cases, and strategic recommendations to support decision-making.
Drive accountability for project execution and ensure initiatives deliver measurable operational and financial results.
Build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization to remove barriers and accelerate achievement of strategic objectives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or a related field.
Minimum of 15 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, strategy, project management, or business transformation.
Demonstrated experience leading large-scale, cross-functional strategic initiatives with measurable business impact.
Strong project and program management expertise, including governance, execution, risk management, and stakeholder management.
Experience developing manufacturing footprint, capacity planning, network optimization, or operational strategy initiatives.
Strong understanding of make-versus-buy methodologies, supply chain strategy, and risk mitigation practices.
Experience developing capital investment plans, business cases, and strategic operational roadmaps.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial acumen.
Experience building scenario models and evaluating strategic business alternatives.
Proven ability to influence and lead within a complex, matrixed organization.
Excellent communication, facilitation, presentation, and executive engagement skills.
Demonstrated ability to develop strong partnerships and lead through influence across multiple functions and organizational levels.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
Paid Time Off and Holidays
401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Paid Leaves
Tuition Assistance