Technical Operations Director

Director of Operations – Product, Technology, Information and Security (PTISO) Office

About Packsize

Packsize is a lead provider of innovative packaging solutions; delivering the most sustainable, right-sized, on-demand packaging for our customers and the planet.

About the Role

As the Director of Operations, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our technology strategy and driving the development of high-quality software and hardware solutions. You will be responsible for identifying key organizational gaps and driving solutions through the project and program management team. This is a leadership role that demands technical expertise, strategic thinking, and a passion for driving innovation. This is a global leadership position and will play a pivotal role in Packsize technology and innovation.

What you'll do

• Implement and adapt product development life cycle process
• Curate template for NPIs and sustaining needs
• Facilitate monthly stage gate review meetings
• Facilitate PTISO Extended Staff and manage agenda horizon
• Manage global team of program and project managers
• Coach and develop company wide on product development methodologies
• Monitor engineering budget and report out to PTISO leadership
• Facilitate quarterly program/product operations reviews
• Plan and coordinate bi-annual product/R&D planning meetings
• Bring in systems and structures to help PTISO office to grow and scale at a global level
• Work closely with Hardware and software directors for executing development projects.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, mechanical engineering, software engineering, or a related field.
• Proven track record (10+ years) of leading software and hardware development teams and successfully delivering complex products.
• Strong technical expertise in hardware design, development methodologies, and best practices.
• Strong expertise in program and project management in an industrial automation environment.
• Strong expertise in financial management and financial systems.
• Strong expertise in software architecture, development methodologies, and best practices.
• Extensive experience with automation tools, technologies, and process improvement.
• Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong project management skills.
• Experience in the Automation and/or Manufacturing industry is a plus.
• Should bring a strong knowledge of design thinking mindsets and lean principles and understands, and is comfortable, with waterfall and agile project management principles.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Access to work from a home office that will be used for video conferencing.

Salary and Benefits: Packsize considers several factors when determining compensation when extending a job offer, including but not limited to, the role being offered, the associated responsibilities, the candidate's prior work experience, education/training, and any special skills.

Packsize offers a competitive benefits package including paid time off, Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term/Long Term Disability, Life, 401(k) matching. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Packsize is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in its workforce. In compliance with applicable federal and state laws, Packsize policy of equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, veteran’s status, status as a qualified person with a disability, or genetic information. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities.