Position Summary

The Director of Projects is responsible for leading the successful execution and delivery of projects across Deepsea Technologies. This role oversees Project Managers and project teams, ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with customer requirements and company objectives. The Director of Projects drives project performance, operational excellence, resource planning, and continuous improvement while supporting business growth and customer satisfaction. 

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the Project Management Department.
• Implement project management standards, processes, and best practices.
• Support company strategic initiatives through effective project execution.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align project priorities with organizational goals.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and customer focus.

Project Delivery

• Oversee the execution of all assigned projects from kickoff through closeout.
• Ensure projects meet scope, schedule, quality, budget, and contractual requirements.
• Monitor project performance through KPIs, project reviews, and financial reporting.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation plans to minimize impacts.
• Resolve project escalations and support teams in overcoming execution challenges.

Financial Management

• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial performance.
• Ensure projects achieve revenue, margin, and profitability objectives.
• Monitor resource allocation and utilization to maximize project efficiency.
• Partner with Finance to track costs, billing milestones, and project cash flow.
• Maintain project backlog reporting and support revenue forecasting activities.

Client Relationship Management

• Serve as a senior point of contact for key customers throughout project execution.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through proactive communication.
• Ensure customer expectations are clearly understood and consistently met.
• Support business development efforts by contributing to proposals, project planning, and customer presentations.
• Identify opportunities for project expansion and repeat business.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop Project Managers and project support personnel.
• Establish performance expectations and provide regular coaching and feedback.
• Support employee development, succession planning, and talent retention initiatives.
• Facilitate collaboration between engineering, operations, procurement, manufacturing, and sales teams.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development.

Operational Excellence

• Standardize project management tools, methodologies, and reporting practices.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project efficiency and quality.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, customer requirements, and industry standards.
• Promote best practices in project planning, execution, documentation, and closeout.
• Support quality assurance and project governance initiatives.

Risk and Compliance

• Manage project risk assessment and mitigation activities.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and company policies.
• Monitor and manage change orders, scope adjustments, and project documentation.
• Support audits, customer reviews, and compliance requirements.
• Contribute to business continuity and contingency planning efforts.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related field required.
• PMP certification preferred.
• MBA or advanced degree is a plus.

Experience

• 10+ years of project management experience in technology, engineering, offshore, marine, industrial, or related industries.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing project teams or multiple concurrent projects.
• Proven track record of delivering complex projects on schedule and within budget.
• Experience managing project financials, contracts, and customer relationships.
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle management and resource planning.

Required Competencies

• Project and program management
• Leadership and team development
• Financial management and budgeting
• Customer relationship Management
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Contract administration
• Resource planning and allocation
• Negotiation and conflict resolution
• Process improvement
• Strategic thinking and execution
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong understanding and prior use of manufacturing ERP/MRP systems
• Must be familiar with and have prior experience with Microsoft Project

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On-time project delivery
• Budget adherence
• Project profitability and gross margin
• Customer satisfaction ratings
• Resource utilization efficiency
• Change order management effectiveness
• Project backlog performance
• Safety and quality metrics

Leadership Expectations

The Director of Projects is expected to:

• Lead with integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
• Create a high-performance project management culture.
• Promote collaboration across departments.
• Develop and mentor future project leaders.
• Drive customer satisfaction and operational excellence.
• Champion safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate sound judgment and effective decision-making in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Deepsea Technologies?

As Director of Projects, you will play a key leadership role in delivering high-impact projects that support Deepsea Technologies' growth and customer success. This position offers the opportunity to lead talented project teams, improve operational performance, strengthen client partnerships, and contribute directly to the company's long-term success.