Director of Project Management

Description

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The Director of Project Management will oversee the strategic planning, development, and execution of the company’s project management operations and related programs and services.

Responsibilities:

• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains management and professional-level staff in the department. 
• Oversees the schedules and responsibilities of staff in the department.
• Establishes the strategic direction of the company’s project management operations; executes this strategy in collaboration with company leadership.
• Communicates with colleagues, clients, and other stakeholders to identify and assess product and program requirements; applies this knowledge to support project management strategy.
• Develops, implements, and enforces key performance metrics, milestones, specifications, documentation and reporting requirements, and budgets.
• Tracks and analyzes product, program, and process costs.
• Oversees and facilitates cross-functional projects and teams.
• Communicates department, program, and project performance and process to senior leadership through periodic status reports and presentations.
• Ensures compliance with industry and legal regulations and best practices, and adherence to company processes and procedures.
• Maintains knowledge in developing trends and technologies in the industry.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proven ability to improve business processes and practices to reduce costs and increase efficiency.
• Ability to identify and implement best practices and continual performance measurement. 
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficient with the financial tools required to make estimates, business forecasts, and strategic decisions.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• At least ten years of experience in project and program management.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification highly desired. 

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting up to 25 lbs. may be required infrequently. 
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life and vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan and Match
• Paid Time Off 
• Specified Paid Holidays

Disclaimer:

This job description is a general outline of the day-to-day duties to be expected and may not cover all job responsibilities that may be assigned by management.