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Fortune Brands

Director, Project Management

Deerfield, IL · On-site

$140K - $220K/yr

This Director, Project Management will be eligible for a hybrid schedule working onsite in our Deerfield, IL office Tuesdays - Thursdays with remote days being Mondays and Fridays. FBIN Leadership

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Director, Project Managerment

Chicago, IL · On-site

Director, Project Management Do you enjoy bringing structure to complex, integrated programs? Are you passionate about helping teams deliver exceptional client work through strong operational ...

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Director, Project Management

Chicago, IL

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As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for director project management in Addison, IL is $124,611.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $101,200.00 and $147,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Project Management vs Project Manager?

AspectDirector Project ManagementProject Manager
ResponsibilitiesOversees multiple projects, strategic planning, and department leadershipManages individual projects, coordinates tasks, and ensures project delivery
Required CredentialsTypically requires PMP, PMI-SP, or PgMP certifications; extensive experienceOften requires PMP or CAPM certification; relevant experience
Work EnvironmentExecutive-level, strategic, often in corporate or large organizationsOperational, team-focused, often in various industries
ScopeBroader organizational impact, long-term planningSpecific project deliverables, short to medium term

The main difference between a Director Project Management and a Project Manager lies in scope and responsibilities. The Director oversees multiple projects and strategic initiatives, while the Project Manager focuses on executing individual projects. Both roles often require PMP certification and experience, but the Director's role is more strategic and leadership-oriented.

What does a project management director do?

The responsibilities of a project management director involve the development of a strategy on behalf of a company or organization. They determine the scope of each project, including goals, timeline, budget, and objective. During the planning process, they often collaborate with people in each department. Other duties include overseeing teams assigned to different projects and encouraging development in certain areas on behalf of the organization. Qualifications to become a project management director include a bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, IT, or a related field as well as experience. Voluntary professional certifications are available.

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Director, Project Management

Fortune Brands

Deerfield, IL • On-site

$140K - $220K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 14 days ago

Fortune Brands Innovations rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

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Job description

Company Description
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading home, security and digital products company. We're focused on exciting opportunities within the home, security and commercial building markets. Our driving purpose is to elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too.
At Fortune Brands, we're building something big. We're advancing exciting innovations in all of our products and processes. We're delivering trust, dependability, sustainability, and style. To make it all happen, we've transformed our workplace into an environment where smart, ambitious people have the support to reach their fullest potential.
When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive culture where everyone is encouraged be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength.
Explore life at Fortune Brands here.
Job Description
Fortune Brands is hiring a Director, Project Management to support our Security projects.
Location: This Director, Project Management will be eligible for a hybrid schedule working onsite in our Deerfield, IL office Tuesdays - Thursdays with remote days being Mondays and Fridays.
FBIN Leadership
  • Serve as a key member of FBIN's Portfolio Management team to ensure that the portfolio aligns with the business strategies, provides the right balance between Growth & Value while optimizing efficiency in resource and dollar investments
  • Partner with the Market SBUs, Innovation and Operations team to supply project timing, resource, and budget inputs to Growth & Improve product plans, drive global project specifications and execution of projects for Growth & Value
  • Serve as a key member of FBIN's leadership team to improve consistency of global execution, increase resource flexibility, improve development velocity, drive efficiencies and maximize value creation

Project Management Leadership
  • Lead program and project management for Security products
  • Partner with leadership to lead the development and management of project plans that execute the product strategies to achieve Growth and OI objectives and align with FBIN's overall strategic portfolio requirements
  • Partner with Operations internal and external suppliers to ensure the most efficient and effective project management capabilities are in place to align strategic decision-making, stage gate reviews, design reviews and risk mitigation, in order to successfully execute product strategies.
  • Accountable for directing a portfolio of complex and wide-ranging product development projects involving multiple internal and external stakeholders and enterprise leaders.
  • Lead multiple cross-channel, project management teams in validation of financial forecasts, reconciliation of resources and management of project expenditures. Establish and manage global project budgets.
  • Represent the project management function managing all technical product development activity in various project governance and inter-department forums including executive team and potentially Fortune Brand Home and Security (FBHS) updates.
  • Responsible for attracting, developing and maintaining the technical project management talent to successfully execute the product development strategies.
  • Responsible for leading major change management initiatives.
  • Collaborate with Marketing, Innovation and Insights to understand and drive the Consumer Experience into FBIN product.
  • Understand consumer's needs/wants/desires; apply these insights into impactful product attributes and features.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering is preferred; MBA is preferred
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in progressively responsible positions involving complex program and project management in an engineering/technical product development environment is required.
  • Experience in the area of consumer durable products is preferred.
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in successfully leading multiple cross-functional and global teams
  • Broad and working knowledge of project management techniques and best practices including but not limited to agile, work breakdown structure, critical path management, risk mitigation
  • In-depth knowledge of product development and design processes is required
  • Must be team oriented with excellent verbal and written skills
  • A proven leader with well-developed business acumen

Additional Information
Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $140,000 USD - $220,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.
At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates' unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits, adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.
Fortune Brands is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within the high-growth categories of water, outdoors and security. The Company makes innovative products for residential and commercial environments, with a growing focus on digital solutions and products that add luxury, contribute to safety and enhance sustainability. To learn more, visit our website at fbin.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Fortune Brands is an equal opportunity employer. Fortune Brands evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Reasonable Accommodations
Fortune Brands is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at fbinleave.fbhs@fbin.com and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.
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To protect yourself from fraudulent job postings or recruitment scams, please note that Fortune Brands job postings are exclusively hosted on our website at fbin.com/careers via our SmartRecruiters platform. Fortune Brands will never request banking information or sensitive personal details until an offer of employment has been accepted and the onboarding process begins.

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