Director of PMO

Director of PMO

LaSalle Network is working with a leading consumer brand that's hiring a Director of PMO to level up its commercialization game. Based in Evanston, IL (hybrid T-Th onsite), this role is key to accelerating how products are renovated, developed, and brought to market.

You'll own the PMO playbook, oversee process excellence, and drive cross-functional collaboration across supply chain, finance, packaging, R&D, and more. Projects are already in motion-including one focused on overhauling plastic tubs for better sustainability and durability during shipping.
This full-time, permanent role pays $140,000-$170,000 with a 15% bonus and full benefits from Day 1.

Director of PMO Responsibilities:

• Lead enterprise PMO strategy with a focus on innovation and efficiency


• Build systems and tools to streamline product development cycles


• Roll out process improvements, including stage gate and commercialization workflows


• Collaborate across departments to align business needs and project timelines


• Solve real-world product delivery challenges across global markets


• Direct and support a strong team of three project leaders

Director of PMO Requirements:

• Experience leading PMOs in manufacturing, food, or supply chain settings


• Strong grasp of global food regulations and commercialization practices


• Expertise in managing cross-functional initiatives and stakeholders


• Ability to implement frameworks and drive continuous improvement


• Strategic thinker with hands-on leadership and a roll-up-your-sleeves mentality

If you're excited to lead from the center of innovation and have the tools to make change happen fast-we'd love to talk.

Thanks,

Emily Burkhardt
Sr Project Manager - Technology Services
LaSalle Network

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries. LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets.

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