The Senior Director, Program Management Office (PMO) leads the global PMO function for the business unit, driving disciplined execution of the strategic portfolio across New Product Development (NPD), change management, and operational initiatives.<br><br>This role is accountable for establishing a high-performing PM organization that delivers complex, cross-functional programs on time, within scope, and with full readiness for customer and manufacturing launch. The leader ensures strong governance, proactive risk management, and alignment across engineering, operations, supply chain, and commercial teams.<p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><h2><b>Key Responsibilities</b></h2><br><h3><b>1. PMO Strategy &amp; Operating Model</b></h3><ul><li>Define and lead the PMO strategy, structure, and operating model aligned to BU priorities</li><li>Establish standardized program governance, processes, and performance metrics</li><li>Drive portfolio alignment with strategic objectives and business commitments</li></ul><h3><b>2. Portfolio &amp; Program Leadership</b></h3><ul><li>Own the end-to-end delivery of the global program portfolio (NPD, product changes, strategic initiatives)</li><li>Ensure accountability for <b>scope, cost, quality, timing, and risk</b> across all programs</li><li>Lead prioritization and trade-off decisions to optimize resource allocation and delivery impact</li><li>Drive execution of high-complexity, high-impact programs with significant cross-functional dependencies</li></ul><h3><b>3. Execution Excellence &amp; Delivery Discipline</b></h3><ul><li>Build and enforce rigorous program management practices and tools</li><li>Ensure proactive identification and mitigation of risks and issues, with a focus on <b>driving outcomes vs. reporting status</b></li><li>Oversee program readiness for launch, including:<ul><li>Manufacturing readiness</li><li>Supplier alignment</li><li>Quality and validation readiness <a href="https://sensata2com.sharepoint.com/sites/Auto_Leadership/_layouts/15/Doc.aspx?sourcedoc=%7B74B51C2F-E63B-4611-BFCB-E794A37BB707%7D&amp;file=PMT%20Workshop%20Planning%202Q26.pptx&amp;action=edit&amp;mobileredirect=true&amp;DefaultItemOpen=1"><span style="color:#0875e1;">]</span></a></li></ul></li><li>Establish clear performance tracking and reporting mechanisms for leadership visibility</li></ul><h3><b>4. Launch management to ensure flawless project executions globally</b></h3><ul><li>Build and enforce rigorous program management practices and tools</li><li>Ensure proactive identification and mitigation of risks and issues, with a focus on <b>driving outcomes vs. reporting status</b></li><li>Oversee program readiness for launch, including:<ul><li>Manufacturing readiness</li><li>Supplier alignment</li><li>Quality and validation readiness <a href="https://sensata2com.sharepoint.com/sites/Auto_Leadership/_layouts/15/Doc.aspx?sourcedoc=%7B74B51C2F-E63B-4611-BFCB-E794A37BB707%7D&amp;file=PMT%20Workshop%20Planning%202Q26.pptx&amp;action=edit&amp;mobileredirect=true&amp;DefaultItemOpen=1"><span style="color:#0875e1;">]</span></a></li></ul></li><li>Establish clear performance tracking and reporting mechanisms for leadership visibility</li></ul><h3><b>5. Organizational Leadership &amp; Capability Building</b></h3><ul><li>Lead, develop, and scale a global team of program/project managers</li><li>Define role clarity, accountability, and career pathways across PM levels</li><li>Build core capabilities in:<ul><li>Risk management</li><li>Stakeholder management</li><li>Cross-functional execution</li></ul></li><li>Drive a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement</li></ul><h3><b>6. Stakeholder &amp; Executive Engagement</b></h3><ul><li>Serve as the primary interface between PMO and senior leadership (BU President, SLT, Functional Heads)</li><li>Provide clear, data-driven insights to support decision-making and risk mitigation</li><li>Influence cross-functional leaders to ensure alignment on priorities, trade-offs, and execution plans</li><li>Lead governance forums and program reviews at the executive level</li></ul><h3><b>7. Continuous Improvement &amp; Transformation</b></h3><ul><li>Drive PMO maturity, including processes, tools, and organizational effectiveness</li><li>Identify and implement improvements to increase delivery speed, predictability, and efficiency</li><li>Benchmark against industry best practices and integrate relevant methodologies</li><li>Lead transformation initiatives to elevate PMO impact across the business</li></ul><br><h2><b>Key Interfaces</b></h2><ul><li>Engineering / R&amp;D</li><li>Operations &amp; Manufacturing</li><li>Supply Chain &amp; Procurement</li><li>Commercial / Product Management</li><li>Quality &amp; Regulatory</li><li>Finance</li></ul><br><h2><b>Qualifications &amp; Experience</b></h2><br><h3><b>Required</b></h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field (advanced degree preferred)</li><li>12–15+ years of experience in program management, product development, or operations</li><li>Proven leadership of complex, global program portfolios or PMO organizations</li><li>Strong track record delivering high-complexity NPD or operational programs</li></ul><h3><b>Preferred</b></h3><ul><li>Experience in automotive, industrial, or manufacturing environments</li><li>PMO transformation or build-out experience</li><li>Formal program/project management certification (e.g., PMP)</li></ul><br><h2><b>Leadership Capabilities</b></h2><ul><li>Strategic mindset with strong execution orientation</li><li>Exceptional stakeholder influence and executive communication</li><li>Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills</li><li>Ability to lead through complexity, ambiguity, and change</li><li>High resilience, perseverance, and results focus</li></ul><br><h2><b>Success Measures</b></h2><ul><li>On-time, on-quality, on-cost delivery of portfolio programs</li><li>Improved predictability and transparency of program execution</li><li>Strength of PMO governance and stakeholder alignment</li><li>Capability uplift and engagement of PM organization</li><li>Successful product launches and operational readiness</li></ul><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p>#LI-SK1<br> </p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Base Salary Range: </b></p>$225,200.00 - $309,650.00<p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p>At Sensata, our employees are the key to our success and growth.  We recognize that each individual brings their own unique experience, therefore the base salary range information shown above is a general guideline only.  Sensata considers several factors when extending an offer, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. In addition to base salary, Sensata offers competitive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans, along with education reimbursement, wellness programs, a 401(k) retirement plan with Company matching, and a variety of paid time off, such as vacation or flex-time, sick, bereavement, and parental leave. Certain positions are also eligible for short-term incentive and long-term incentive programs.</p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><h1><span>Smarter</span><span><b>Together</b></span></h1><ul><li><p style="text-align:left;"><span>Collaborating at Sensata means working with some of the world’s most talented people in an </span><b><span>enriching environment</span> </b><span>that is constantly pushing towards the next best thing</span></p></li><li><p style="text-align:left;"><span>Employees work across functions, countries and cultures gaining </span><b><span>new perspectives</span> </b><span>through mutual respect and open communication</span></p></li><li><p style="text-align:left;"><span> </span><span>As <span>OneSensata</span>, we are working together to make things work together</span><span> </span></p></li></ul><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;">Click here to view <a href="https://www.sensata.com/sensata-recruitment-privacy-policy">Sensata Recruitment Privacy Statement</a></p><p style="text-align:left;">Click here to view our <span><a href="https://www.sensata.com/sites/default/files/a/sensata_china_recruitment_privacy_policy.pdf"><span>Sensata Recruitment Privacy Statement for China</span></a></span></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><span><b>NOTE:  If you are a current Sensata employee (or one of our Affiliates), please back out of this application and log into Workday via the Company Intranet to apply directly.  Type "FIND JOBS" in the Workday search bar.</b></span></p>

<p>Since 1963, Dynapower has provided power electronics solutions, along with an array of aftermarket services focused on continuous reliability and efficiency to an ever-expanding global customer base. We are a trusted leader in all types of power conversion equipment including high power rectifiers, inverters, DC/DC converters, integrated battery energy storage systems and transformers for use in hydrogen, e-mobility, energy storage, industrial, mining, defense and research applications. With headquarters and a 150,000 square-foot vertically integrated manufacturing facility in South Burlington, VT, Dynapower is collaborating with our partners and clients to shift the way our world uses power and advance our resilient, clean energy future.</p>

Senior Director, PMO Automotive

The Senior Director, Program Management Office (PMO) leads the global PMO function for the business unit, driving disciplined execution of the strategic portfolio across New Product Development (NPD), change management, and operational initiatives.<br /><br />This role is accountable for establishing a high-performing PM organization that delivers complex, cross-functional programs on time, within scope, and with full readiness for customer and manufacturing launch. The leader ensures strong governance, proactive risk management, and alignment across engineering, operations, supply chain, and commercial teams.<p></p><p></p><h2><b>Key Responsibilities</b></h2><br /><h3><b>1. PMO Strategy &amp; Operating Model</b></h3><ul><li>Define and lead the PMO strategy, structure, and operating model aligned to BU priorities</li><li>Establish standardized program governance, processes, and performance metrics</li><li>Drive portfolio alignment with strategic objectives and business commitments</li></ul><h3><b>2. Portfolio &amp; Program Leadership</b></h3><ul><li>Own the end-to-end delivery of the global program portfolio (NPD, product changes, strategic initiatives)</li><li>Ensure accountability for <b>scope, cost, quality, timing, and risk</b> across all programs</li><li>Lead prioritization and trade-off decisions to optimize resource allocation and delivery impact</li><li>Drive execution of high-complexity, high-impact programs with significant cross-functional dependencies</li></ul><h3><b>3. Execution Excellence &amp; Delivery Discipline</b></h3><ul><li>Build and enforce rigorous program management practices and tools</li><li>Ensure proactive identification and mitigation of risks and issues, with a focus on <b>driving outcomes vs. reporting status</b></li><li>Oversee program readiness for launch, including:<ul><li>Manufacturing readiness</li><li>Supplier alignment</li><li>Quality and validation readiness <a href="https://sensata2com.sharepoint.com/sites/Auto_Leadership/_layouts/15/Doc.aspx?sourcedoc=%7B74B51C2F-E63B-4611-BFCB-E794A37BB707%7D&amp;file=PMT%20Workshop%20Planning%202Q26.pptx&amp;action=edit&amp;mobileredirect=true&amp;DefaultItemOpen=1"><span>]</span></a></li></ul></li><li>Establish clear performance tracking and reporting mechanisms for leadership visibility</li></ul><h3><b>4. Launch management to ensure flawless project executions globally</b></h3><ul><li>Build and enforce rigorous program management practices and tools</li><li>Ensure proactive identification and mitigation of risks and issues, with a focus on <b>driving outcomes vs. reporting status</b></li><li>Oversee program readiness for launch, including:<ul><li>Manufacturing readiness</li><li>Supplier alignment</li><li>Quality and validation readiness <a href="https://sensata2com.sharepoint.com/sites/Auto_Leadership/_layouts/15/Doc.aspx?sourcedoc=%7B74B51C2F-E63B-4611-BFCB-E794A37BB707%7D&amp;file=PMT%20Workshop%20Planning%202Q26.pptx&amp;action=edit&amp;mobileredirect=true&amp;DefaultItemOpen=1"><span>]</span></a></li></ul></li><li>Establish clear performance tracking and reporting mechanisms for leadership visibility</li></ul><h3><b>5. Organizational Leadership &amp; Capability Building</b></h3><ul><li>Lead, develop, and scale a global team of program/project managers</li><li>Define role clarity, accountability, and career pathways across PM levels</li><li>Build core capabilities in:<ul><li>Risk management</li><li>Stakeholder management</li><li>Cross-functional execution</li></ul></li><li>Drive a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement</li></ul><h3><b>6. Stakeholder &amp; Executive Engagement</b></h3><ul><li>Serve as the primary interface between PMO and senior leadership (BU President, SLT, Functional Heads)</li><li>Provide clear, data-driven insights to support decision-making and risk mitigation</li><li>Influence cross-functional leaders to ensure alignment on priorities, trade-offs, and execution plans</li><li>Lead governance forums and program reviews at the executive level</li></ul><h3><b>7. Continuous Improvement &amp; Transformation</b></h3><ul><li>Drive PMO maturity, including processes, tools, and organizational effectiveness</li><li>Identify and implement improvements to increase delivery speed, predictability, and efficiency</li><li>Benchmark against industry best practices and integrate relevant methodologies</li><li>Lead transformation initiatives to elevate PMO impact across the business</li></ul><br /><h2><b>Key Interfaces</b></h2><ul><li>Engineering / R&amp;D</li><li>Operations &amp; Manufacturing</li><li>Supply Chain &amp; Procurement</li><li>Commercial / Product Management</li><li>Quality &amp; Regulatory</li><li>Finance</li></ul><br /><h2><b>Qualifications &amp; Experience</b></h2><br /><h3><b>Required</b></h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field (advanced degree preferred)</li><li>12–15+ years of experience in program management, product development, or operations</li><li>Proven leadership of complex, global program portfolios or PMO organizations</li><li>Strong track record delivering high-complexity NPD or operational programs</li></ul><h3><b>Preferred</b></h3><ul><li>Experience in automotive, industrial, or manufacturing environments</li><li>PMO transformation or build-out experience</li><li>Formal program/project management certification (e.g., PMP)</li></ul><br /><h2><b>Leadership Capabilities</b></h2><ul><li>Strategic mindset with strong execution orientation</li><li>Exceptional stakeholder influence and executive communication</li><li>Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills</li><li>Ability to lead through complexity, ambiguity, and change</li><li>High resilience, perseverance, and results focus</li></ul><br /><h2><b>Success Measures</b></h2><ul><li>On-time, on-quality, on-cost delivery of portfolio programs</li><li>Improved predictability and transparency of program execution</li><li>Strength of PMO governance and stakeholder alignment</li><li>Capability uplift and engagement of PM organization</li><li>Successful product launches and operational readiness</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p>#LI-SK1<br /> </p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Base Salary Range: </b></p>$225,200.00 - $309,650.00<p></p><p></p><p>At Sensata, our employees are the key to our success and growth.  We recognize that each individual brings their own unique experience, therefore the base salary range information shown above is a general guideline only.  Sensata considers several factors when extending an offer, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. In addition to base salary, Sensata offers competitive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans, along with education reimbursement, wellness programs, a 401(k) retirement plan with Company matching, and a variety of paid time off, such as vacation or flex-time, sick, bereavement, and parental leave. Certain positions are also eligible for short-term incentive and long-term incentive programs.</p><p></p><p></p><h1><span>Smarter</span><span><b>Together</b></span></h1><ul><li><p><span>Collaborating at Sensata means working with some of the world’s most talented people in an </span><b><span>enriching environment</span> </b><span>that is constantly pushing towards the next best thing</span></p></li><li><p><span>Employees work across functions, countries and cultures gaining </span><b><span>new perspectives</span> </b><span>through mutual respect and open communication</span></p></li><li><p><span> </span><span>As <span>OneSensata</span>, we are working together to make things work together</span><span> </span></p></li></ul><p></p><p>Click here to view <a href="https://www.sensata.com/sensata-recruitment-privacy-policy">Sensata Recruitment Privacy Statement</a></p><p>Click here to view our <span><a href="https://www.sensata.com/sites/default/files/a/sensata_china_recruitment_privacy_policy.pdf"><span>Sensata Recruitment Privacy Statement for China</span></a></span></p><p></p><p><span><b>NOTE:  If you are a current Sensata employee (or one of our Affiliates), please back out of this application and log into Workday via the Company Intranet to apply directly.  Type "FIND JOBS" in the Workday search bar.</b></span></p>

Senior Director, PMO Automotive

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