Director of Project Management

Team: Project Management

Location: US

Commitment: Full-time

Workplace Type: remote

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.