Project Management Director

Job Title: Director of Project ManagementOverview

We are seeking a dynamic, strategic, and forward-thinking Director of Project Management to lead our organization’s project management functions with precision and strong leadership. In this pivotal role, you will oversee project planning and execution, drive operational excellence across strategic initiatives, and establish effective project management practices that support organizational growth. Your leadership will empower cross-functional teams to deliver projects efficiently, manage resources effectively, and achieve critical business objectives. This role offers a high-impact opportunity to strengthen project delivery, improve organizational performance, and establish scalable project management standards.

Responsibilities

• Project Management Leadership: Develop and implement comprehensive project management strategies, methodologies, and standards to support successful project delivery and organizational objectives.

• Project Planning & Execution: Oversee the planning, execution, monitoring, and completion of multiple projects and strategic initiatives while ensuring scope, timelines, budgets, and quality standards are effectively managed.

• Portfolio & Program Management: Lead project portfolios and cross-functional programs, prioritize initiatives based on organizational objectives, and ensure appropriate allocation of resources across projects.

• Budget & Resource Management: Oversee project budgets, resource planning, forecasting, and cost management to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and within approved financial parameters.

• Process Optimization: Evaluate project management processes and workflows, implement continuous improvement initiatives, and establish standardized practices to improve project delivery, productivity, and accountability.

• Risk & Change Management: Identify project risks, dependencies, and potential obstacles while developing mitigation strategies and managing organizational or project-level changes throughout the project lifecycle.

• Executive Collaboration: Partner closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders to align project priorities with broader business objectives, provide project performance insights, and support data-driven decision-making.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 8+ years of progressive experience in project management, program management, portfolio management, or a closely related leadership field, including significant experience managing complex initiatives.

• Leadership Track Record: Proven experience leading project managers and cross-functional teams while successfully managing multiple high-priority projects from initiation through completion.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field required. A PMP certification, MBA, or relevant Master’s degree is highly preferred.

• Project Management Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in project planning, execution, resource management, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and project performance monitoring.

• Financial Acumen: Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, forecasting project costs, monitoring expenditures, and optimizing resource allocation.

• Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication capabilities, with a proven ability to engage effectively with executives, project teams, department leaders, and external stakeholders using clear, data-driven insights.

Pay: $190,000.00 - $215,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10114