Director, Enterprise PMO

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) with over 12,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries.

Location: Euclid - 22801
Employment Status: Salary Full-Time
Function: Finance
Pay Range: ($139,410.00- $188,614.00)
Target Bonus: 30.0%
Req ID: 26993

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Purpose

The Director - Enterprise PMO is a senior leadership role responsible for building an agile PMO that transforms and drives the execution of enterprise-wide strategic initiatives. This individual will lead a high-performing team to ensure alignment between strategic objectives and program execution, enabling the organization to achieve its long-term goals. The Director will oversee program governance, portfolio management, and cross-functional coordination, acting as a key advisor to executive leadership.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

PMO Definition and Strategic Alignment

• • Define and the vision, mission, and strategy of the Enterprise PMO in alignment with organizational goals and strategic priorities.
  • Translate corporate strategy into actionable programs and initiatives.
  • Ensure alignment of all programs with organizational goals and KPIs.
  • Partner with senior leaders to prioritize and sequence strategic initiatives.

Program & Portfolio Management

• • Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex, cross-functional programs.
  • Establish and maintain a robust program governance framework.
  • Monitor program performance, risks, and interdependencies across the portfolio.

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• • Build and lead a team of program managers and analysts.
  • Facilitate executive steering committees and provide regular updates to senior leadership.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Change Management & Communication

• • Develop change management strategies to support successful adoption of initiatives.
  • Ensure clear and consistent communication across all levels of the organization.

Performance Measurement & Reporting

• • Define success metrics and track progress against strategic goals.
  • Deliver executive-level dashboards and reports to inform decision-making.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, or related field (MBA or equivalent preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in program management, strategic planning, or transformation leadership.
• Proven track record of leading enterprise-wide initiatives in a complex, matrixed environment.
• Strong knowledge of program management methodologies (e.g., PMI, Agile, Lean).
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with portfolio management tools and executive reporting.

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.