Director of Project Management

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Project Management

Boston, MA

From our nation’s earliest days, ABCorp has been a trusted force in security and innovation. In 1795, the federally chartered Bank of the United States entrusted American Bank Note Company with the critical mission of producing counterfeit-resistant currency for the young Republic. This early history established our company, now known as ABCorp, as a pioneer in secure printing, with innovations that served not only American banks but also international clients, a legacy that shaped our evolution into a global leader in secure manufacturing. What began with protecting America’s financial foundation now drives cutting-edge solutions that safeguard organizations worldwide.

Today, ABCorp sits at the intersection where authentication, payments, and secure access embrace next-gen (including additive 3D) manufacturing to meet the demands of a digitally driven world. We have built 230 Years of Expertise – no one knows secure manufacturing and authentication better, and no one has done it longer. We maintain global reach and compliance with eight locations around the world, and we’ve been trusted by fintechs, financial institutions, healthcare companies, governments, and brands across 120+ countries. We deliver end-to-end innovation through high-security, state-of-the-art facilities that are incubators for advancements in payments, secure access, and additive manufacturing.

The Team

At ABCorp, we know that our legacy and decades of achievement are powered by an exceptional team that embodies a true startup mindset.

The Project Management Team serves a critical role driving implementation and onboarding projects for clients and driving internal business and digital transformation projects across the company. We serve as the voice of the customer and partner with internal key stakeholders across Business Development, Client Success, Product, Engineering, Finance and Operations.

Learn more about ABCorp's story at abcorp.com.

The Role

ABCorp is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Project Management to oversee and drive the successful execution of key customer engagements and business transformation projects across our organization. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in project management, excellent leadership abilities, and a proven track record of delivering projects on time, within scope, and within budget.

The ideal candidate will bring an intense customer focus, an eye for driving business transformation, and a willingness to tackle complex problems. As a leader for our Project Management team, you will drive major impact at global scale – our products reach millions of people in their everyday lives across fintech, commercial, healthcare, and government industries worldwide.

This is an in-person role with our team based in Boston, MA.

How You’ll Make a Difference:

1. Leadership and Management:

• Lead and manage the project management team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Provide strategic direction and oversight for all customer onboarding and business transformation projects, ensuring alignment with ABCorp’s goals and objectives.
• Mentor and develop project managers, promoting best practices and professional growth.

1. Project Planning and Execution:

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and budget management.
• Oversee the execution of customer and business transformation projects, ensuring adherence to established plans and timelines.
• Monitor project progress and performance, identifying and mitigating risks and issues as they arise.
• Build and rollout templates, process and tools to drive team effectiveness and improve the project management function.

1. Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to define project requirements, objectives, and deliverables.
• Maintain effective communication with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring transparency and alignment.
• Facilitate project meetings, providing regular status updates and addressing any concerns or questions.

1. Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for business and digital transformation, process improvements and implement best practices to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain project management standards, methodologies, and tools.
• Conduct post-project evaluations, capturing lessons learned and applying them to future projects.

1. Reporting and Documentation:

• Prepare and present detailed project reports to business leadership and stakeholders highlighting progress, challenges, and successes.
• Ensure accurate and comprehensive project documentation is maintained and accessible.
• Define and implement success measures to track optimal customer and business transformation project outcomes.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• PMP (Project Management Professional), equivalent certification or experience is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 4-6 years of project management and/or management consulting experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership / people management role.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects in a manufacturing, technology or related industry.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools (e.g., Asana, MS Project, Jira, Trello).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.

Why Join ABCorp?

• Unique opportunity to solve complex customer problems on a global scale.
• Ability to shape secure payment, authentication, identity and additive manufacturing products that impact people’s everyday lives.
• Opportunity to work with a market leader at the intersection of fintech, security, and digital products.
• Company with rich legacy of innovation and trust.
• Incredible global team with collaborative work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.