Director of Project Management
Director of Project Management Location: Remote, United States
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Director of Project Management to lead the company's project management function and ensure successful execution of strategic initiatives across the organization. This role is responsible for establishing project management standards, overseeing project portfolios, allocating resources, managing risks, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with business objectives. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and organizational skills, extensive project management experience, and a proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams, improve project delivery processes, and drive measurable business results.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement project management strategies, methodologies, and standards aligned with organizational goals. Oversee multiple projects and programs, ensuring priorities, timelines, budgets, and deliverables are effectively managed. Lead, mentor, and develop project managers and project management teams, promoting accountability and consistent performance. Establish project governance frameworks, reporting procedures, risk management practices, and performance metrics. Collaborate with executive leadership and department heads to define project priorities, allocate resources, and align initiatives with business objectives. Monitor project progress, budgets, schedules, and deliverables to identify potential risks and resolve issues before they affect outcomes. Develop and maintain project plans, status reports, dashboards, and performance assessments to provide clear visibility into project execution. Identify opportunities to improve project management processes, increase efficiency, and strengthen coordination across departments. Manage stakeholder expectations and facilitate communication among internal teams, clients, vendors, and senior leadership. Oversee project risk assessments, issue resolution, change management, and contingency planning. Ensure project documentation, procedures, and deliverables meet established quality standards and organizational requirements. Support annual planning, budget development, resource forecasting, and portfolio prioritization. Evaluate project management software, tools, and reporting systems to improve collaboration and delivery performance. Present project portfolio updates, resource needs, risks, and recommendations to executive leadership.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Information Technology, or a related field. Master's degree or professional certification, such as PMP, PgMP, or PRINCE2, is preferred. 8+ years of project or program management experience, including leadership of project managers or complex project portfolios. Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, establish priorities, and deliver results within defined budgets and timelines. Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, risk management, budgeting, resource planning, and stakeholder engagement. Experience with project management platforms, reporting tools, and collaboration software. Excellent leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams and resolve competing priorities. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to make informed decisions in a changing business environment. Experience implementing process improvements and project governance frameworks is preferred. Ability to communicate project status, risks, and recommendations clearly to technical and nontechnical stakeholders. Work Arrangement Remote — United States Employment Type Full-time Reporting To Chief Operating Officer (COO), Vice President of Operations, or another senior executive, depending on the company's organizational structure.