Director of Global Project Management

Company: Michels Corporation
Location: Saint Francis
Posted on: January 19, 2026

Job Description:

Improving America’s infrastructure isn’t for the weak. It takes grit, determination, and hard work to execute high impact projects. Michels Corporation engages 8,000 people and 18,000 pieces of heavy equipment in our insatiable drive to be the best. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career as a Director of Global Project Management can change yours. The Director of the Global Project Management provides strategic direction and operational oversight for Michels’ global IT and digital project portfolio. This role ensures consistent delivery excellence, robust governance, and alignment of IT initiatives with corporate objectives. The Director defines global standards for project and program management, resource planning, and value realization, driving predictable outcomes across the enterprise. Through disciplined execution and close collaboration with business and IT leaders, the Director fosters transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement across all global IT initiatives. Why Michels? We are consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News-Record’s Top 400 Contractors Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality We are family owned and operated We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities We believe it is everyone’s responsibility to promote safety, regardless of job titles. We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan. Depending on your positions and location you may participate in a different benefit plan. Why you? You thrive in fast-paced environments under tight deadlines You enjoy collaborating and communicating with your teammates You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated You have strong time management, verbal, and written communication skills What it takes: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field; 10 years of experience managing enterprise programs or portfolios. Minimum 5 years of experience leading a Project Management Office or similar governance function. Demonstrated experience in project and portfolio management methodologies (e.g., PMI, PRINCE2, Agile, or hybrid frameworks). Proven success managing multi-million-dollar IT initiatives across global, multi-entity environments. Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence executive stakeholders. Strong financial management skills, including project budgeting, forecasting, and cost control. Advanced understanding of organizational change management and business transformation practices. AA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability

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