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Perfetti Van Melle

PMO Project Manager

Erlanger, KY

Facilitate executive-level decision-making, arbitrate impasses, and remove barriers to ensure ... Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred. * 3-4 years of project management ...

Perfetti Van Melle

PMO Project Manager

Erlanger, KY · On-site

Facilitate executive-level decision-making, arbitrate impasses, and remove barriers to ensure ... Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred. * 3-4 years of project management ...

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How much do project management executive jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for project management executive in Kentucky is $145,835.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $122,900.00 and $170,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Project Management Executive vs Project Coordinator?

AspectProject Management ExecutiveProject Coordinator
CredentialsPM certifications (PMP, CAPM), relevant experienceEntry-level certifications, organizational skills
Work EnvironmentStrategic planning, high-level decision makingTask coordination, project support
Employer & Industry UsageCorporate, large organizations, consulting firmsVarious industries, supporting project teams

The Project Management Executive typically handles strategic planning and oversees multiple projects, requiring advanced certifications and experience. In contrast, the Project Coordinator focuses on supporting project activities, coordinating tasks, and assisting project managers. Both roles are essential in project execution but differ in scope, responsibilities, and seniority.

What does a project management executive do?

A project management executive oversees planning, executing, and closing projects to ensure they meet organizational goals, budgets, and deadlines. They coordinate teams, allocate resources, manage risks, and communicate with stakeholders, often using tools like Gantt charts and project management software. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and certification such as PMP are common requirements for this role.
What are the most commonly searched types of Project Management jobs in Kentucky? The most popular types of Project Management jobs in Kentucky are:
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Infographic showing various Project Management Executive job openings in Kentucky as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $145,835 per year, or $70.1 per hour.

General Manager, Project Management Office

Toyota Tsusho America, Inc. (TAI)

Georgetown, KY • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 5 days ago

Toyota Tsusho America rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 22 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

77th of 359 rated logistics

Job description

We firmly believe that our employees drive the success of the company! With success in mind as the ultimate goal, we strive to create and provide an environment that offers challenging, stimulating and financially rewarding opportunities. We are looking for The Right One to join our team!
What's In It For You?
  • Competitive Salary with Bonus Opportunities
  • Paid Time Off
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits (Low Premiums!)
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • 14 Paid Company Holidays
  • 401(k) with Company Contribution
  • Educational Tuition Reimbursement

Summary
General Manger, IT Project Management Office (PMO) provides strategic leadership and governance for the portfolio of IT programs and projects. This role establishes project management standards, drives operational excellence, ensures alignment between IT and business objectives. The General Manager partners with executive leadership, business stakeholders, vendors, and IT teams to successfully deliver initiatives.
What You'll Do
  • Provide strategic leadership and direction for the IT PMO, including portfolio governance, PMO policies, methodologies, and alignment with organizational objectives
  • Direct the IT project and program portfolio, including prioritization, resource allocation, project oversight, risk management, and delivery of strategic initiatives.
  • Lead and develop PMO staff, including hiring, coaching, performance management, workforce planning, and fostering a high-performing project management culture.
  • Collaborate with executive leadership, business stakeholders, and vendors to establish priorities, communicate project status, resolve escalated issues and support organizational change initiatives.
  • Manage PMO budget, project financial oversight, contract/vendor management, and ensuring efficient utilization of resources
  • Drive continuous improvement by implementing project
    management standards, metrics, reporting, quality
    assurance, compliance, and organizational process improvements.

What You Need
  • Bachelor's or Master's in Information Tech, Computer Science, Business Admin, or related field preferred.
  • 10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience.
  • 8+ years managing enterprise IT programs and portfolios.
  • Experience leading PMO
  • Success delivering complex, technology initiatives and managing multi-million-dollar portfolio
  • Strong understanding of IT Infrastructure, enterprise software, system architecture, cyber security concepts
  • Exceptional strategic planning, prioritization, problem solving, conflict resolution and executive communication capabilities

Travel
Up to 10%
Our company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer! It is the policy and commitment of the company to maintain a work environment that provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all its employees and applicants. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital/domestic partner status, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other applicable lawfully protected basis. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
We seek to employ individuals qualified for a position by virtue of job-related educational standards, training, experience, and personal qualifications.

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