Director of Project Management
Job Title: Director of Project Management Location: Remote, United States
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Director of Project Management to oversee the company's project management activities and ensure that business initiatives are properly planned, coordinated, and delivered. This role is responsible for managing project managers, establishing consistent project management practices, monitoring project schedules and budgets, and ensuring that project objectives are met. The Director of Project Management will work closely with executive leadership and department heads to prioritize projects, coordinate resources, manage dependencies, and address delivery challenges. The ideal candidate has a strong background in project planning, team leadership, risk management, and cross-functional coordination, with the ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining clear accountability and delivery standards.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the project management function and oversee the planning, execution, monitoring, and completion of organizational projects. Establish and maintain project management standards, methodologies, templates, and reporting procedures. Work with executive leadership and department heads to define project objectives, scope, priorities, timelines, and expected outcomes. Manage and support project managers, providing guidance on planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and project execution. Develop project plans, budgets, milestones, and delivery schedules in coordination with relevant stakeholders. Monitor project progress and performance, identifying delays, budget variances, resource constraints, and potential delivery risks. Establish procedures for project risk management, issue escalation, change control, and stakeholder communication. Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure responsibilities, project dependencies, and deliverables are clearly defined. Review project documentation and status reports to maintain accurate visibility into project progress and outstanding issues. Identify opportunities to improve project delivery processes, resource utilization, cost management, and team productivity. Oversee project reviews and ensure that completed initiatives are evaluated against their original objectives. Support the selection and implementation of project management software, reporting tools, and workflow systems. Coordinate with finance and department leaders on project budgets, staffing requirements, and resource planning. Provide regular reports on project performance, major risks, delivery timelines, and management decisions to executive leadership.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. PMP certification or an equivalent project management qualification is preferred. 8+ years of experience in project management, including at least 3–5 years in a project management leadership role. Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects, leading project managers, and coordinating cross-functional teams. Strong understanding of project planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and resource allocation. Experience developing project management methodologies, governance procedures, and performance reporting systems. Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain accountability across multiple departments. Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency with project management platforms and reporting tools. Ability to communicate project status, risks, and recommendations clearly to senior management and stakeholders. Experience managing technology projects, business process improvements, or organizational initiatives is an advantage. Work Arrangement: Remote Employment Type: Full-Time Reporting To: Vice President of Operations or Chief Operating Officer (COO)