Director of Project Management

Accountabilities Establish and lead the Project Management Office, defining methodologies, tools, templates, governance frameworks, and delivery standards for technology initiatives.

Create and manage a centralized intake and prioritization process that provides leadership with visibility into project portfolios, timelines, resources, costs, and business impact.

Oversee program governance for enterprise transformation initiatives, including milestone tracking, dependency management, risk mitigation, issue escalation, and stage-gate processes.

Manage delivery partners and vendors by monitoring contracted milestones, acceptance criteria, performance expectations, and overall outcomes.

Develop executive-level reporting, including technology performance metrics, delivery health updates, budget tracking, and commitment status for senior leadership and board visibility.

Coordinate vendor transitions, technology insourcing initiatives, knowledge transfer activities, cutover plans, and project closure processes.

Improve project management capabilities across the organization through coaching, process optimization, team development, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Lead and develop project management staff by setting clear expectations, supporting career growth, and fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration.

Partner with technology, operations, data, and business teams to establish effective delivery rhythms and ensure successful execution of strategic initiatives.

Travel and/or work onsite occasionally, up to approximately 20% as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related field preferred; high school diploma required.

8+ years of experience in program and project management, including at least 3 years leading a PMO, transformation program, or large-scale technology initiatives.

Proven experience establishing PMO capabilities in environments requiring new processes, governance structures, and delivery standards.

Experience managing technology transformation programs, including data platforms, ERP initiatives, operational systems, or enterprise technology modernization.

Strong knowledge of project delivery methodologies and the ability to apply the right approach based on business needs.

Experience managing external vendors and delivery partners against milestone-based contracts and measurable outcomes.

Strong financial acumen, including budget tracking, capitalization awareness, cost reporting, and delivery planning.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly present project status, risks, and strategic updates to executive and board-level stakeholders.

Experience coaching, mentoring, and developing project management teams while encouraging ownership and accountability.

Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.

PMP, PgMP, or similar project management certification is preferred.

Experience with organizational change management, private equity-backed environments, order-to-cash programs, ERP implementations, or data initiatives is considered an advantage.

Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package.

Remote/hybrid work flexibility within the United States.

Opportunity to lead a company-wide technology transformation and establish a strategic PMO function.

Executive-level visibility and the opportunity to influence major business initiatives.

Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams across technology and operations.

Professional growth opportunities through leadership, transformation, and organizational development initiatives.

Company-provided laptop and technology support for remote work.

Opportunities to build and develop high-performing teams.

Travel opportunities for collaboration and strategic meetings when needed.

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