PMO Manager

Sharpe Engineering & Equipment is seeking an experienced PMO Manager to build, lead, and optimize the systems, tools, and processes that support our project management function across engineering, fabrication & installation, controls, procurement, and accounting. This strategic, process-focused leader will define Sharpe’s project governance model, standardize workflows, and strengthen cross-functional alignment to ensure consistent, predictable, high-quality project delivery. This role will collaborate directly with the Director of Engineering and key department leaders to elevate project performance, enhance visibility, and reinforce a people-centric culture aligned with Sharpe’s Core Values: Integrity, Collaboration, Responsibility, Commitment to Stakeholders, and People-Centric Focus. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain Sharpe’s standardized project lifecycle, including stage gates, templates, documentation requirements, and workflow standards. Build and refine PM tools such as kickoff packages, risk registers, RACIs, commissioning checklists, communication plans, and change logs. Ensure documentation control and revision management for drawings, submittals, approvals, and closeout materials. Lead coordination and facilitation of stage-gate reviews from concept through startup. Improve processes for scheduling, budgeting, reporting, communication, and capacity planning. Support adoption and correct usage of Monday.com and Acumatica, enhancing project visibility and reporting accuracy. Provide Project Managers with standardized dashboards, performance metrics, and project health indicators. Maintain a master project schedule and help forecast resource and capacity needs for PMs and PM Assistants. Track organizational risks, issues, scope changes, and lessons learned, ensuring accountability and consistency across projects. Facilitate cross-department collaboration with Engineering, Controls, Fabrication & Installation, Procurement, and Accounting. Why Join Sharpe? At Sharpe, you’ll join a people-centric organization built on collaboration, integrity, and responsibility. We are passionate about creating solutions that power the food, beverage, and dairy industries, and we believe the same innovation and care should extend to our team members. As PMO Manager, you will play a key role in shaping how our project management functions evolve, improving structure, communication, and efficiency across the entire organization. Requirements What We’re Looking For 5+ years of experience in direct project management within F&B engineering, F&B equipment manufacturing, F&B processing, or F&B capital project management. Hold a formal project management certification such as PMP. Strong understanding of project lifecycles, documentation control, scheduling, and workflow management. Proficiency in Monday.com, MS Project, and ERP systems(Acumatica a plus). Excellent communicator with proven ability to influence without authority and drive clarity across teams. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and process-driven with a passion for continuous improvement. Confident facilitator able to guide discussions, support decision-making, and ensure follow-through. A collaborative, people-centered professional who thrives in a fast-paced, growing environment. Benefits Sharpe Engineering offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and work-life balance. Our benefits include paid time off (PTO) plus 10 paid holidays, a flexible work schedule, and medical, dental, and vision insurance. We also provide short-term and long-term disability coverage, as well as life insurance, helping ensure peace of mind for you and your family.