Director, Technical Project Management

Yext is seeking a high-impact Director of Technical Program & Project Management to lead our most critical enterprise-wide software implementations. As a key leader within our Enterprise Systems and Technology organization, you will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of complex, large-scale systems such as Salesforce, Zuora, and integrated Financial Systems. The ideal candidate is a seasoned Agile expert who can navigate the complexities of a fast-paced SaaS environment, balancing hands‑on Jira mastery with high-level strategic roadmap execution. This role offers a unique opportunity to build scalable processes and lead cross‑functional teams through transformative technology shifts. What You’ll Do Lead Large-Scale Implementations: Drive the strategy and execution for major system rollouts and migrations (Salesforce, Zuora, ERP), ensuring seamless integration across the lead-to-cash lifecycle. Master the Agile Lifecycle: Act as the lead Scrum Master for technical workstreams, facilitating sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, and retrospectives to ensure high‑velocity, high-quality delivery. Standardize PMO Excellence: Define and refine project management methodologies across the Enterprise Technology organization, establishing best practices for Jira management, documentation, and reporting. Cross‑Functional Orchestration: Partner with Finance, GTM IT, and Engineering leadership to align technical roadmaps with overarching business goals and growth initiatives. Risk & Resource Management: Proactively identify bottlenecks, manage resource allocation, and mitigate risks across multiple concurrent workstreams to ensure on‑time and on‑budget delivery. Stakeholder Communication: Provide transparent, data-driven updates to executive leadership regarding project health, timelines, and ROI on system investments. Team Leadership: Mentor and develop project management best practices in the team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and technical excellence. What You Have 10+ years of experience in Technical Program/Project Management, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity within a public SaaS company. Deep Systems Expertise: Proven track record leading large enterprise-wide implementations for Salesforce (CRM), Zuora (Billing/RevPro), and/or robust Financial/ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite). Agile Authority: Expert-level knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies; CSM (Certified Scrum Master) or PMP-ACP is highly preferred. Jira Power User: Deep hands‑on experience configuring Jira for complex workflows, advanced roadmapping, and executive-level reporting/dashboards. Strategic Implementation Lead: Experience managing the "Triple Constraint" (scope, time, cost) for projects involving multi-million dollar budgets and global footprints. Business Acumen: Strong understanding of business operations, particularly the "Lead-to-Cash" process and its technical dependencies. Exceptional Communication: Ability to translate complex technical requirements into business-friendly language for stakeholders at all levels. Leadership experience with a proven ability to partner cross‑functionally and on an international, cross-cultural basis. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field. Annual Base Pay Range: $217,000 - $325,000 USD. In addition to base salaries, employees at Yext are typically eligible for a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental and vision benefits; life insurance; short-term and long-term disability; 401(k) retirement plan; and vacation and sick leave. Successful candidates may also be eligible for equity (stock) based compensation and/or variable pay programs based on performance relative to goals and targets. Yext is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a results-driven, engaging culture where every employee has the opportunity to contribute to the success of the Company, perform at the highest possible level, and grow their skills and capabilities. Yext welcomes employees and applicants of all backgrounds and demographics, and does not engage in discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic recognized under applicable law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr Yext