Director of Project Management
Job Title: Director of Project Management Location: Remote, United States
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Project Management to lead the organization's project management function and oversee the successful planning, execution, and delivery of key business initiatives. This role is responsible for establishing project management standards, managing project portfolios, optimizing resource allocation, and ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and in alignment with organizational objectives. The ideal candidate is a strong leader with extensive project management experience, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to drive cross-functional collaboration and deliver measurable business results.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement project management strategies, methodologies, standards, and governance frameworks aligned with organizational goals. Oversee the planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery of multiple projects and strategic initiatives across departments. Establish project objectives, scope, timelines, budgets, resource requirements, and performance expectations. Lead and mentor project managers, program managers, and project management teams to ensure consistent execution and accountability. Monitor project progress, identify risks and dependencies, resolve issues, and implement corrective actions to keep initiatives on track. Manage project portfolios and prioritize initiatives based on business value, resource availability, operational impact, and strategic importance. Collaborate with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to align project objectives with business priorities. Develop and maintain project performance metrics, dashboards, status reports, and executive presentations. Establish effective communication and reporting processes to ensure transparency among project teams, stakeholders, and leadership. Oversee project budgets, resource allocation, vendor relationships, and financial performance to ensure efficient use of organizational resources. Identify opportunities to improve project management processes, workflows, tools, and delivery methodologies. Promote the adoption of project management best practices, including Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies, as appropriate. Ensure projects comply with organizational policies, quality standards, regulatory requirements, and applicable governance procedures. Facilitate project reviews, lessons-learned sessions, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance delivery performance. Support organizational change management efforts and ensure successful implementation and adoption of project outcomes.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Operations Management, Information Technology, or a related field; a master's degree is preferred. 8+ years of progressive experience in project or program management, including at least 4 years in a management or leadership role. Proven experience overseeing complex, cross-functional projects and managing multiple initiatives simultaneously. Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, governance frameworks, portfolio management, and resource planning. Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets, schedules, risks, scope changes, and stakeholder expectations. Experience leading and developing project management teams and building a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Asana, Smartsheet, or similar platforms. Excellent leadership, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management capabilities, including experience presenting to executive leadership. Ability to translate strategic business objectives into actionable project plans and measurable outcomes. Experience with Agile, Scrum, or hybrid project delivery frameworks is preferred. Professional certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP), or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) are preferred. Work Arrangement: Remote Employment Type: Full-Time Reporting To: Vice President of Operations, Chief Operating Officer, or Chief Executive Officer