Vice President of Project Management

Role Description The Vice President of Project Management is a full-time, remote leadership role responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of complex IT projects and programs across the organization. This role leads project and program managers, sets standards and methodologies, and ensures alignment with strategic business objectives. Day-to-day responsibilities include defining project portfolios, approving project plans and budgets, monitoring timelines and resource allocation, and mitigating risks and issues. The Vice President partners closely with executive leadership and key stakeholders to prioritize initiatives, track performance metrics, and drive continuous improvement in project management practices. The role also includes coaching and developing team members, optimizing tools and processes, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

Qualifications

Candidates should possess strong Project Management skills, including experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder technology initiatives. Candidates should possess robust Program Management capabilities, overseeing portfolios of related projects and ensuring strategic alignment. Candidates should possess solid Project Planning and Budgeting skills, with a track record of building realistic timelines, resource plans, and financial forecasts. Candidates should possess advanced Analytical Skills to interpret data, assess project performance, and support informed decision-making. Extensive experience (typically 10+ years) in IT project and program leadership, including managing large, cross-functional teams. Proven success in a senior or executive project management role, preferably within IT consulting or technology services. Strong communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote and distributed environment. Experience implementing project management frameworks and tools (e.g., PMBOK, Agile, Scrum, or hybrid methodologies). Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, PgMP, SAFe) are advantageous.