CECO is a leading, environmentally focused diversified industrial company, delivering innovative solutions that protect people, the environment, and industrial equipment worldwide. With more than 150 years of history and deep application expertise, CECO serves a broad range of industries, including air, water, and energy transition markets. Our legacy began in 1869 with the founding of the Dean Brothers Pump Company, addressing high-temperature pumping challenges. A century later, Claremont Engineering was established, evolving into CECO Environmental. Today, CECO proudly encompasses over 20 trusted brands, each committed to providing solutions that safeguard people, the environment, and industrial operations. 

As part of the CECO Environmental family of brands, Compass Water Solutions plays a critical role in delivering specialized water solutions that protect both people and the environment. By joining our team, you’ll contribute to our shared mission of protecting global industrial operations and shaping the future of environmental stewardship. 

The Manager, Projects is responsible for establishing and managing delivery of all projects through a PMO structure. The Manager, Projects is also responsible for various methods and practices around improving the overall project management maturity across the organization, and tracking and reporting the conformance to plans and expectations of project-oriented initiatives. As an arm of the overall governance function, the Manager, Projects is responsible for supporting and enabling the organization’s projects, programs, and structured work efforts. The Manager, Projects ensures that the work of the PMO adds value, is relevant to the strategy of the organization, and meets the goals set for the PMO by executive management.

Your Responsibilities will be:

• Facilitates among the PMO stakeholders and organizational leadership a consensus around the mission and vision of the PMO organization to foster a project-management-oriented culture and mindset
• Engages senior leadership and business partners to define the PMO mission, goals and operating model, and releases this after senior management approval, in the form of the PMO charter
• Leads the identification and development of PMO roles, team configuration and recruitment appropriate to deliver the agreed-upon PMO goals and objectives
• Leads the identification and implementation of project management processes, methods, tools, guidelines, and standards to establish a stable framework that supports all project teams and stakeholders to improve the probability of successful project delivery
• Facilitates the agreed-upon process that develops plans and prioritization by leadership and governance
• Defines, manages, and directs the needed end-to-end PMO work effort, which includes leveraging best practices and techniques in identifying, quantifying, and tracking the realization of expected benefits defined in business cases
• Provides ongoing coaching and mentoring to PMO staff and project managers
• Builds and maintains relationships with senior leadership and key PMO stakeholders, and acts as a trusted advisor
• Regularly reviews and evaluates opportunities to improve the project management best practices to achieve higher maturity in PPM
• Leads (where one is agreed and needed) the establishment of a project management community of practice to facilitate collaboration and best-practice sharing among project managers and key PMO stakeholders

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required, master’s degree preferred
• 5 years + experience in Project & People Management
• Five to seven years in diverse roles with increasing leadership responsibilities across major global projects and programs.  
• Demonstrated experience leading diverse teams.
• Must demonstrate excellent presentation, communication, writing and facilitation skills.
• Ability to adjust strategies and approaches quickly as conditions dictate.
• Possesses a combination of good process, conceptual, business analysis and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with one or more project management methodologies (PMI, PMBOK and agile).
• PMP, CAPM or related certifications desired.
• Program management skills and experience, plus significant knowledge of project planning tools such as MS Project with evidence of practical application 
• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to develop and communicate the PMO vision and inspire and motivate PMO staff.
• A distinctive blend of business, financial, technical, and communication skills. (This is a highly visible position with substantial impact.)
• Effective influencing and negotiation skills in an environment where resources may not be in direct control of this role.
• Excellent analytical, strategic conceptual thinking, strategic planning, and execution skills.
• Strong business acumen, including industry, domain-specific knowledge of the enterprise and its business units.
• Deep understanding of current and emerging technologies and how other enterprises are employing them to drive digital business, and how they may be applied to the enterprise to drive digital business.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute a strategic resource plan.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Travel Requirements: Less than 10%

*Please note this role is 100% onsite in Tustin, CA*

ADA REQUIREMENTS (For U.S. positions only):

• Keying/typing, sitting, standing, walking.
• Constant mental and/or visual attention; the work is either repetitive or diversified requiring constant alertness in an office environment.
• The job is typically performed under comfortable working conditions; any disagreeable elements are generally absent during normal performance of the job.
• Compliance with company attendance standards.

FLSA status: Exempt, Salaried

We Offer: 

We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and much more.  

At CECO, we are committed to a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.  

ABOUT US 

CECO’s Commitment to Our People 

At CECO, our people are at the center of everything we do. Whether you’re a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring opportunities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with CECO. 

ABOUT CECO 

CECO Environmental is a leading environmentally focused, diversified industrial company whose solutions protect people, the environment, and industrial equipment across the globe, serving a broad landscape of industrial air, industrial water and energy transition markets. 

We serve these markets and our global customers through our key business segments: Engineered Systems and Industrial Process Solutions. Learn more about CECO by visiting About Us. 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

CECO is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. 

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