Director of Project Management

Philadelphia, PA, United States

Responsibilities

Job Description:

Strategic Leadership: Provide strategic direction and leadership for the project management function, aligning project management activities with organizational goals and objectives. Develop and implement strategies, policies, and best practices to drive excellence and innovation in project management.

Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of project managers, coordinators, and other project management professionals. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the project management function.

Portfolio Management: Oversee the management, optimization, and alignment of the project portfolio with organizational objectives. Define portfolio priorities, investment criteria, and performance metrics to maximize portfolio value and strategic impact.

Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including executive leadership, project sponsors, business unit leaders, and other relevant stakeholders. Manage stakeholder expectations, communicate project management objectives and performance, and facilitate collaboration and alignment.

Project Governance: Establish and maintain project governance structures, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with organizational standards, industry regulations, and best practices. Define roles, responsibilities, and decision-making processes for project management.

Resource Management: Optimize resource allocation across projects to maximize value and strategic alignment. Allocate resources, including personnel, budget, and other assets, based on project priorities, capacity, and demand.

Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues proactively. Develop risk management strategies, monitor risk indicators, and implement contingency plans to minimize the impact of risks on project delivery.

Financial Management: Manage project budgets, track expenses, and monitor financial performance against project forecasts. Identify variances, analyze financial data, and implement corrective actions to ensure projects are delivered within budgetary constraints.

Performance Monitoring: Establish performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor project performance and value delivery. Track project performance against established metrics, analyze performance trends, and provide regular updates to stakeholders.

Change Management: Facilitate change management processes within the project management function. Assess change impacts, manage stakeholder expectations, and implement changes in a structured and controlled manner to minimize disruption and maximize adoption.

Continuous Improvement: Drive initiatives to continuously improve project management processes, tools, and methodologies. Capture lessons learned, best practices, and feedback to inform future projects and drive continuous improvement within the project management function.

Qualifications

Experience: Minimum of 10-12 years of experience in project management or related roles, with significant experience leading and managing complex projects and programs in a dynamic environment. Previous experience in a leadership or management role is required.

Leadership: Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and lead teams towards achieving project management objectives. Experience leading cross-functional teams and fostering collaboration and teamwork.

Strategic Thinking: Strategic mindset with the ability to align project management objectives with organizational goals, anticipate future needs, and identify opportunities for innovation and improvement. Experience developing and implementing project management strategies.

Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts and information to diverse stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Financial Management: Proficiency in managing project budgets, tracking expenses, and monitoring financial performance to ensure projects are delivered within budgetary constraints. Experience analyzing financial data and making strategic recommendations.

Risk Management: Strong risk management skills with the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues. Experience developing risk management strategies, monitoring risk indicators, and implementing contingency plans.

Change Management: Familiarity with change management principles and practices to effectively manage project-level changes. Experience assessing change impacts, managing stakeholder expectations, and implementing changes in a structured and controlled manner.

Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions to optimize project performance and value delivery.

Project Management: Proficiency in project management principles and practices, with experience overseeing the planning, execution, and closure of projects and programs. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent is preferred.

Team Collaboration: Ability to foster collaboration, teamwork, and synergy among project teams and stakeholders. Experience creating a supportive and inclusive work environment that promotes open communication, knowledge sharing, and cross-functional collaboration.

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