Director OF Project Management

Director of Enterprise Project Management Office Job Category : Administration Requisition Number : DIREC002503 Location details provided by the employer: Hybrid; multiple locations listed. Locations High Point, NC; Sturgis, MI; Southington, CT; Silver Spring, MD; Salem, OR. Remote candidates considered based on qualifications and travel flexibility. Pay range: USD 200,000 to USD 225,000. The final offer will be based on skill, experience, location, qualifications, and other factors. Description Make a Meaningful Impact Every Day GT Independence seeks a senior leader to establish, lead, and govern a centralized Enterprise PMO (EPMO). The role drives execution discipline, prioritization, and value realization across the organization, ensuring strategic initiatives, operational programs, and technology investments are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to value-creation objectives. This is a senior leadership role, not an administrative PMO. The Director is accountable for enterprise delivery outcomes, portfolio transparency, and executive decision support. The ideal candidate combines a consulting mindset with enterprise PMO leadership experience to influence executives and impose structure across complex, cross-functional initiatives. Our Mission To help people live a life of their choosing, regardless of age or ability. GT Independence has earned multiple awards as an exceptional workplace. We are certified as a Great Place to Work for 2025/2026 and have been named a 2026 National “Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.” The Director of the EPMO is responsible for establishing, leading, and governing a centralized EPMO that drives execution discipline, prioritization, and value realization. Key Responsibilities Enterprise PMO Strategy and Governance Establish and lead an enterprise-wide PMO framework with standards, methodologies, tools, and governance models. Define portfolio management processes to prioritize initiatives based on strategic alignment, ROI, risk, and capacity. Ensure consistent execution discipline across business, operational, and technology projects. Partner with Product Management and executive leadership to embed governance into how work is chartered, approved, and closed. Portfolio and Program Management Oversee the enterprise project and program portfolio with clear visibility into status, dependencies, risks, and financial impact. Partner with executive leadership to resolve resource conflicts and make trade-off decisions. Ensure benefits realization and post-implementation value tracking against the Value Creation Plan. Provide portfolio-level reporting to the CEO, President & COO, CAO, CFO, CIO, CCO, and the Board. Private Equity and Executive Enablement Support value-creation initiatives, add-on integrations, and transformation programs with rigorous execution oversight. Prepare executive and board-level reporting with clear, decision-ready insights. Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on delivery risk, sequencing, and execution feasibility. Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement Apply Lean and process improvement principles to improve delivery efficiency and reduce friction. Embed standard practices for scope control, change management, risk management, and issue escalation. Drive consistency without unnecessary bureaucracy. PMO Team Leadership and Capability Building Build, lead, and develop a high-performing EPMO team, including senior project managers and coordinators. Define role clarity, performance expectations, and career development paths. Coach leaders and teams on enterprise delivery best practices and executive stakeholder engagement. Tools, Metrics, and Transparency Oversee PMO tools, dashboards, and reporting standards (Monday.com, Smartsheet, Microsoft Planner/Project, Power BI, SharePoint). Define and track KPIs related to delivery performance, resource utilization, and benefits realization. Ensure leadership has a single source of truth for enterprise execution. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field; MBA or Master’s preferred. 8–12 years of progressive experience in project, program, or portfolio management. 5+ years leading enterprise change or transformation initiatives. Prior experience as a Senior Manager, Principal, or Director at a top-tier management consulting firm OR proven enterprise PMO leadership at a comparable operating company. Ability to influence C-suite executives and impose structure across complex, cross-functional initiatives. Excellent written, verbal, and executive-level communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience in a private equity–backed portfolio company, ideally supporting a value creation plan. Experience in healthcare, Medicaid, HCBS, financial management services, payroll, or financial services. Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent process improvement certification. Experience integrating acquisitions and standing up post-close operating rhythms. Familiarity with modern PMO tooling and reporting stacks (Monday.com, Smartsheet, Power BI, Jira, Confluence). Success Measures in the First 12 Months EPMO operating model, governance, and intake process fully stood up and adopted across the enterprise. Enterprise portfolio view with real-time visibility into status, risks, dependencies, and value realization. Measurable improvement in on-time/on-budget delivery of strategic and PE value creation initiatives. High-performing PMO team in place with clear role definition and development plans. Board- and sponsor-ready reporting cadence established and trusted by executive leadership. Work Environment Hybrid work arrangement; multiple office locations with travel as needed. Culture & Belonging GT is committed to a welcoming and inclusive community. We strive for a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and fosters innovation and self-determination. Education and Certifications Education: Bachelors or better in Business Administration. Experience: See qualifications above. Licenses & Certifications: Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights under federal employment laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr