Director, Project Management

Company Overview

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, turboexpanders, services, and solutions for the liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied hydrogen (LH2), and industrial gases industries. Applications include fueling stations, marine engines, peak shaving, power generation, virtual pipelines, carbon capture, geothermal power and well stimulation. We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with $1.5 B USD in annual revenue, 8000 + employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Job Overview

Summary/Objective

 

The Senior Director, Project Management serves as the executive leader responsible for the strategic oversight, governance, and successful delivery of all projects across the organization. This role provides enterprise-level leadership to the project management function, ensuring projects are executed efficiently, compliantly, and in alignment with organizational strategy and contractual commitments.

 

This position requires a seasoned leader with deep expertise in complex project delivery, contract interpretation, cross‑functional coordination, and team development. The Senior Director plays a critical role in translating contractual obligations and business objectives into executable project plans while driving operational excellence, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement across the project portfolio.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

Executive Project Management Leadership

• Provide strategic direction, governance, and oversight for the enterprise project management function.
• Establish, implement, and continuously refine project management standards, methodologies, and best practices across the organization.
• Ensure consistent application of project management processes, tools, and controls, enforcing compliance and accountability.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of project managers and project leaders, fostering professional growth and succession planning.
• Review portfolio-level project performance, proactively identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to optimize outcomes.

Contract Review and Compliance:

• Review and interpret complex client and vendor contracts to ensure a clear understanding of scope, deliverables, milestones, and obligations.
• Translate contractual requirements into actionable project plans and execution strategies.
• Partner closely with Legal, Contracts, Finance, and Commercial teams to ensure full compliance with contract terms.
• Proactively identify contract risks, constraints, and dependencies, and implement mitigation strategies to protect organizational interests.

Project Planning and Execution:

• Oversee the development of comprehensive project plans aligned with contractual commitments, financial targets, and organizational priorities.
• Ensure project execution remains aligned with approved scope, schedules, budgets, and performance metrics.
• Monitor progress across the project portfolio, ensuring timely delivery of milestones and contractual deliverables.
• Guide resolution of complex execution, scope, or contract-related challenges through strategic decision-making and escalation management.

Stakeholder Management:• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including clients, vendors, and internal teams, to ensure contract fulfillment.• Communicate and negotiate contract-related matters with stakeholders to resolve issues.• Manage stakeholder expectations regarding project deliverables and contractual obligations.

Budgeting and Resource Management:• Develop and manage the project management budget, ensuring optimal resource allocation.• Monitor project expenditures, track costs, and implement cost-saving measures.• Optimize resource utilization and allocation across projects to meet contractual requirements.

Continuous Improvement:• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the project management function.• Identify opportunities to enhance project delivery efficiency and effectiveness.• Promote innovation and the adoption of new tools, technologies, and practices.• Conduct lessons learned exercises and implement process improvements.

 

Supervisory Responsibility

This position directly oversees the Projects Team, Plants across the business unit and provides mentorship to fellow departments which work in collaboration.  

Work Environment

This job operates in both a professional office and an industrial manufacturing environment. This role r